Cat & Jack
Here’s how Cat & Jack fits your child compared to other brands you might be considering, so you know before it’s in your cart.
Find your child’s size in Cat & Jack
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in Cat & Jack and at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own published chart. Height and weight are required; add chest, waist, hips and inseam to sharpen the fit.
Your child wears one size in Cat & Jack. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at Cat & Jack to see which brands have the same label and measurements (twins) and which run shorter or longer (strangers) — based on each brand’s own chart.
Show the full cross-brand table (every size)
| Cat & Jack | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| Preemie0–17.5" | Hudson Baby↑ longerLittle Sleepies↑ longer | |
| Newborn18–20" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorterPatagonia Kids↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterMini Boden↓ shorterJoJo Maman Bébé↑ longer | |
| 0-3M20.5–23.5" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorter | |
| 3-6M24–25.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 6-9M26–27.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 12M28–30.5" | ||
| 18M31–32.5" | ||
| 24M33–35.5" | New Balance Kids↑ longer | |
| 2T33–35.5" | H&M Kids↑ longer | |
| 3T36–38.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 4T39–43" | ||
| 440–42" | ||
| 543–45" | ||
| 5T43.5–44.5" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorterCalvin Klein Kids↓ shorterMagnetic Me↓ shorterabercrombie kids↓ shorterGerber Childrenswear↓ shorterKyte Baby↓ shorter | |
| 645–47" | ||
| 6X47–49" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 749–51" | Converse Kids↓ shorterLevi's Kids↓ shorterNext Kids↓ shorterMonica + Andy↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterMagnetic Me↓ shorter+6 more | |
| 851–53" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterNext Kids↓ shorterMini Mioche↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longer+10 more | |
| 1053–56" | ||
| 1256–58" | Noralee↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerMayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longerMagnetic Me↑ longer+13 more | |
| 1459–61" | Petit Bateau↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerMini Mioche↑ longerMonica + Andy↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longer+3 more | |
| 1661–63" | Petit Bateau↑ longerAppaman↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longerIl Gufo↑ longer+2 more | |
| 1861–63" | Petit Bateau↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerLee Jeans↑ longerMayoral↑ longerCalvin Klein Kids↑ longerBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longer+10 more |
Sizes shown use Cat & Jack’s girls’/unisex chart where the brand splits by gender; boys’ sizes at the same number can run slightly taller.
In short
Where the number just works. At 3-6M, 6-9M, 3T, 6X, Cat & Jack 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 5, Il Gufo, Converse Kids, Levi's Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Cat & Jack 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 →
Fit & the transitions that trip parents up
Cat & Jack-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Boys and girls are charted separately
Cat & Jack publishes separate boys’ and girls’ charts (plus toddler versions), so match your child to the right line rather than a single unisex number.
Slim, Plus, Husky and Adaptive fits
Girls get Slim (5–14) and Plus (7–18); boys get Slim (5–14) and Husky (8–18), with Adaptive offered across the line. Each is the same height as the standard size, adjusted through the waist and seat — a wide net for a non-average build.
Runs true, but on the slim side
Parents land consistently on true-to-size — buy the usual number — while noting it’s cut trimmer than the roomier basics brands, with the leggings the slimmest piece.
Target-exclusive, with a 1-year guarantee
You’ll only find Cat & Jack at Target, not on Amazon or resale marketplaces. Target’s 1-year guarantee takes back pieces that wear out for a refund or exchange.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Cat & Jack 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 Cat & Jack’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Cat & Jack runs true to size for an average build, with a slim, narrow cut. Parents land consistently on true-to-size — buy your child’s usual number — while noting it’s cut trimmer than the roomier basics brands, with the leggings the slimmest. A few find a piece runs a touch large out of the package but shrinks back to true after a wash, so the size you buy is the size you keep.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Cat & Jack?
Consider it if…
- You want one brand from newborn to size 18 — few mass brands span the whole range.
- Your child is between sizes or a non-average build — Slim, Plus, Husky and Adaptive fits are all on the table.
- You want a built-in safety net — Target’s 1-year guarantee takes back Cat & Jack that wears out, for a refund or exchange.
- You want everyday value — Target-basics pricing for durable staples, not a boutique markup.
Think twice if…
- You shop third-party marketplaces — Cat & Jack is Target-exclusive, so it won’t show up on Amazon.
- You want heirloom or premium construction — this is everyday-basics value, not a boutique label.
- You need sizing beyond size 18 or in centimeters — it’s US sizing with a tween ceiling.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
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What measurements do I need to size Cat & Jack accurately?
Unusually for a mass brand, Target publishes the full set — height, weight, chest, waist and hip for every Cat & Jack size. Height is the primary driver, but for a child between sizes the chest and waist figures let you confirm body fit instead of guessing.
Does Cat & Jack have slim, plus, husky, or adaptive sizes?
Yes to all four — a real strength for a budget brand. Girls get Slim (5–14) and Plus (7–18); boys get Slim (5–14) and Husky (8–18); and there’s a full Cat & Jack Adaptive line — sensory-friendly, tagless, with easy closures and wheelchair-friendly cuts.
Do Cat & Jack boys’ and girls’ sizes fit the same?
Through baby and toddler (newborn–5T) they share one chart, so it’s effectively unisex. From size 4 up they split, and boys’ run a bit taller and roomier at the same number — so a girls’ 10 and a boys’ 10 aren’t identical.
Does Cat & Jack hold up — and what if it doesn’t?
It’s Target’s everyday-basics brand, and it carries a 1-year guarantee: if an item wears out or doesn’t hold up within a year, Target takes it back for a refund or exchange with your receipt or Target Circle history.
Where do I buy Cat & Jack — can I get it on third-party marketplaces?
It’s a Target exclusive — Target stores and target.com only. It isn’t sold through third-party marketplaces.
How do I choose between Cat & Jack’s regular, Slim, Plus and Husky cuts?
Each of these is the same numbered size as the regular cut — same length, adjusted through the waist and seat (Slim trimmer, Plus and Husky roomier). So size to your child’s usual Cat & Jack number from the chart above, then pick the cut by build: a smaller waist for Slim, a fuller waist and seat for the roomier cuts. You don’t need a separate measurement to choose. Cat & Jack also carries an Adaptive line, which is about easy closures and sensory-friendly construction rather than a different cut.
How do Cat & Jack’s shoe sizes work?
Cat & Jack carries kids’ shoes alongside its clothing. Kids’ shoe sizes go by foot length rather than age, and the same size number isn’t cut the same from brand to brand — so measure your child’s foot and check it against the chart. See how every kids’ shoe brand runs and how wide each is cut on our kids’ shoe sizing guide.