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Here’s how The Children's Place fits your child compared to other brands you might be considering, so you know before it’s in your cart.
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Your child wears one size in The Children's Place. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at The Children's Place 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.
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| The Children's Place | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 7lbs0–17.5" | — | Hatley↑ longer |
| Newborn17.5–20.5" | ||
| 0-3M20.5–24" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorterMonica + Andy↓ shorter | |
| 3-6M24–27" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 6-9M27–29" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 9-12M29–30.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 12-18M30.5–33" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorterKyte Baby↓ shorter | |
| 2T32–33.5" | H&M Kids↑ longerBurt's Bees Baby↑ longerCarter's↑ longerHudson Baby↑ longerLittle Planet by Carter's↑ longerOshKosh B'gosh↑ longer+23 more | |
| 18-24M32–35" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorter | |
| 3T35–38" | ||
| 4T38–41" | Polo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longer | |
| 438–41" | Noralee↑ longerCarter's↑ longerLittle Planet by Carter's↑ longerOshKosh B'gosh↑ longerOtter Avenue↑ longer | |
| 5T41–44" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 541–44" | Polo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longer | |
| 644–46.5" | Brooks Brothers Kids↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerBonpoint↓ shorterFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longer+5 more | |
| 746.5–50.5" | Garnet Hill↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerReebok Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↓ shorterEddie Bauer↑ longerFabletics↑ longer+5 more | |
| 850.5–52.5" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longer+4 more | |
| 1052.5–55" | Noralee↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJanie and Jack↑ longer+8 more | |
| 1255–58" | Noralee↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerMayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longerMagnetic Me↑ longer+18 more | |
| 1458–61" | Petit Bateau↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerMini Mioche↑ longerMonica + Andy↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longer+5 more | |
| 1661–62.5" | Petit Bateau↑ longerAppaman↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longerIl Gufo↑ longer+3 more | |
| 1862.5–64" | Petit Bateau↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerLee Jeans↑ longerMayoral↑ longerCalvin Klein Kids↑ longerBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longer+8 more |
Sizes shown use The Children's Place’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, 9-12M, The Children's Place 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 5T, Tommy Hilfiger Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a The Children's Place 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
The Children's Place-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Boys and girls are charted separately
From the bigger sizes up, the same number differs by gender. The comparison above uses the girls’/unisex chart; boys’ sizes at the same number can run slightly taller — size by the right line.
Slim, Plus and Husky cuts
Girls get Slim (to 16) and Plus (to 18); boys get Slim (to 18) and Husky (to 20) — unusually inclusive for a value brand. Each is the same height as the standard size, adjusted through the waist and seat.
Sister brand to Gymboree
The Children’s Place owns Gymboree, so their US sizing runs close — a size that fits here is a safe starting point there. It shows up as a “twin” at nearly every size above.
24M vs 2T
2T is cut for a walking toddler; 24M for a younger baby. At the same height, move to 2T once your child is upright and in the size-2 range.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts The Children's Place 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 The Children's Place’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
The Children’s Place fit is inconsistent, and it splits by gender. Parents report the boys’ line runs large, so many size down, while the girls’ line runs small, so many size up. Across both, tops tend to run roomier than the bottoms, and the jeans in particular come up short and slim. The right move depends on which line you’re buying and your child’s build — not one blanket rule.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy The Children's Place?
Consider it if…
- You want the lowest prices — it’s the cheap end of the mainstream brands, with frequent deep sales.
- You need school-uniform staples — polos, chinos and plain bottoms, sold cheaply and in bulk.
- You want specialty sizes — girls’ Slim and Plus and boys’ Husky, up to size 20, unusually inclusive for a value brand.
Think twice if…
- You want premium fabric or durability — it’s built for fast-growing everyday wear, not as an heirloom line.
- You want understated pieces — a lot of the line leans logo, licensed and character graphics that turn over with trends.
- You’re placing a big order — it revises its lines and sales often, so confirm the current chart first.
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Is The Children's Place the same company as Gymboree?
Yes — The Children’s Place owns Gymboree, so they’re sister brands with similar US sizing. The Children’s Place is the plainer, cheaper everyday line; Gymboree is the more colorful, themed one.
Does The Children’s Place carry slim, plus, or husky sizes?
Yes — girls get Slim and Plus, and boys get Husky, running up to size 20. That makes it one of the more size-inclusive value brands. The specialty grid above flags exactly what it offers.
What measurements do I need to size The Children's Place?
Height is the primary driver, with weight and waist as checks. Its boys’ and girls’ lines are charted separately, and chest is published on only part of the chart — so for most items, size by height plus waist.
Where can I buy The Children's Place?
On childrensplace.com, in its own stores, and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.
Is The Children's Place good for school uniforms?
Yes — uniform basics (polos, chinos, plaid, plain bottoms) are a core of the line, sold cheaply and in bulk, which is a big reason parents reach for it at back-to-school.
Do The Children's Place boys’ and girls’ sizes fit the same?
From the bigger sizes up, The Children's Place publishes separate girls’ and boys’ charts, so the same number can differ by gender. The figures on this page use The Children's Place’s girls’/unisex chart.
How do I choose between The Children's Place’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 The Children's Place 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.
How do The Children's Place’s shoe sizes work?
The Children's Place 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.