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Here’s how Burt's Bees Baby fits your child compared to other brands you might be considering, so you know before it’s in your cart.
What size is (and isn’t) like Burt's Bees Baby at other brands?
Find your child’s Burt's Bees Baby size on the left. Twins wear the same number the same way — your size carries straight over. Strangers use the same number but cut it shorter or longer, so don’t trust the label alone.
| Burt's Bees Baby | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| NB18.5–21.5" | None — a universal size | |
| 3M21.5–24" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBobo Choses↑ longer | |
| 6M24–26.5" | ||
| 9M26.5–28.5" | ||
| 12M28.5–30.5" | ||
| 18M30.5–32.5" | ||
| 24M32.5–34" | Bobo Choses↑ longerNew Balance Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerJacadi↑ longerTommy Hilfiger Kids↑ longer | |
| 2T35–36.5" | Macy's Epic Threads↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterGerber Childrenswear↓ shorterAmazon Essentials Kids↓ shorterCalvin Klein Kids↓ shorter+2 more | |
| 3T36.5–38.5" | ||
| 4T38.5–41.5" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 5T41.5–43.5" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 642.5–47.5" | Columbia Kids↑ longerBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longer+5 more | |
| 850.5–53.5" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterLacoste Kids↓ shorterNext Kids↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longer+7 more | |
| 1054–56" | ||
| 1258–60" | U.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterH&M Kids↓ shorterBombas Kids↓ shorterChampion Kids↓ shorterChildren's Place↓ shorterColumbia Kids↓ shorter+20 more |
In short
Where the number just works. At NB, Burt's Bees Baby lines up with every brand we track — the size carries straight over.
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 3T, Macy's Epic Threads, Macy's First Impressions, Walmart Wonder Nation cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Burt's Bees Baby number is a safe bet elsewhere — measure once, then double-check only the handful of “stranger” brands above.
Curious about a size that isn’t your child’s here? Every size, compared across every brand, lives here: Browse all size comparisons →
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Burt's Bees Baby publishes alongside its standard sizes.
What shoppers say about the fit
Community consensus
Shopper opinion · not Little & Youth’s measurementThis is what parents report anecdotally — crowd sentiment, not a Little & Youth determination. Our sizing above is computed from Burt's Bees Baby’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Burt’s Bees Baby runs a little large. The onesies in particular fit generously, and the common tip is to size down from what you’d normally buy. The organic cotton is exceptionally soft and holds up wash after wash with little shrinkage, so the size you pick stays true. (Its flame-safe snug-fit pajamas are the exception — those are meant to fit close.)
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Burt's Bees Baby?
Consider it if…
- You want soft organic cotton — built on GOTS-style organic cotton that stays soft through heavy washing.
- You want everyday basics that last — parents report onesies and sleep & play surviving blowouts, spills and constant washing and coming out like new.
- You like cute, rotating prints at a fair price, with frequent sales.
Think twice if…
- You need older-kid clothes — tops, bottoms and dresses stop at 5T; only the pajamas run to 12Y, so past toddler it’s a sleepwear brand.
- You want dressy or trend pieces — it’s soft everyday basics, not occasion wear.
- You want bold or character styling — its prints are cute but classic, not trend-driven.
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How much should I size down in Burt’s Bees Baby?
Generally one size on the bodysuits and everyday basics, which fit generously — if your baby is average or bigger, going down from your usual avoids swimming. The exception is the flame-safe snug-fit pajamas: those are meant to fit close for safety, so buy those true to size, never down. The organic cotton barely shrinks, so whichever size you land on stays true after washing.
What sizes does Burt’s Bees Baby go up to?
Its tops, bottoms, and dresses run through baby and toddler (to about 5T); only the pajamas extend up to 12Y. Past toddler, think of it as a sleepwear brand.
What is Burt’s Bees Baby known for?
Soft, durable organic-cotton basics — onesies, sleep & play, and pajamas — with cute rotating prints that hold up to heavy everyday wear.
Where can I buy Burt’s Bees Baby?
On its own site and on Amazon, plus major retailers, with frequent sales.
What measurements do I need to size Burt’s Bees Baby?
It publishes height and weight. Height is the primary driver; given the runs-large reputation, size by measurement and consider going down a size.