Gymboree
Here’s how Gymboree 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 Gymboree
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in Gymboree 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 Gymboree. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at Gymboree 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)
| Gymboree | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 7 lbs0–17.5" | — | Old Navy↑ longer |
| NB17.5–20.5" | ||
| 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 | |
| 18-24M32–35" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorter | |
| 2T33.5–35" | H&M Kids↑ longer | |
| 3T35–38" | ||
| 4T38–41" | Polo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longer | |
| 5T41–44" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 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 |
Sizes shown use Gymboree’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, Gymboree 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 4T, Polo Ralph Lauren Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Gymboree 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
Gymboree-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Runs big — many parents size down
Gymboree is generous, especially in tops and around the neck, so a child often stays in a size longer than the label suggests. Pants fit closer to true, and fit can vary by piece.
Sister brand to The Children’s Place
The Children’s Place owns Gymboree, so the two use close US sizing — a size that fits in one is a safe starting point in the other.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Gymboree 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 Gymboree’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Gymboree runs big. Most parents find it generous, especially in tops and around the neck, so many size down, and a child often stays in a size longer than the label suggests. Pants fit closer to true, and fit can vary by piece, so it’s worth checking a specific item.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Gymboree?
Consider it if…
- You want colorful, playful clothes — bright, themed mix-and-match sets, not plain basics.
- You like coordinated outfits — its lines are designed to mix and match within a collection.
- You want seasonal themed lines — collections built around a look that kids latch onto.
Think twice if…
- You prefer understated clothes — Gymboree leans bright and heavily themed, not minimalist.
- You’re watching budget — it’s mid-tier at full price, best bought on one of its frequent sales.
- You want hand-me-down-neutral staples — bold themed prints date faster than plain basics.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
Enter your child’s measurements once. We’ll show their Gymboree size and their size at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own chart.
Find my child’s size →Shop Gymboree ↗A few things parents ask that the chart won’t tell you
Should I size down in Gymboree?
On tops, size down to your child’s true size — or expect a roomy first wear and a longer run before it’s outgrown. Leave the bottoms at their straight size, since sizing the whole set down can leave the pants short. When you’re unsure, match the specific piece’s measurements to your child rather than trusting the set as a block.
What is Gymboree known for?
Bright, themed, coordinated collections designed to mix and match — playful prints and sets rather than plain staples.
Gymboree vs. The Children’s Place — how do they relate?
They’re sister brands under the same owner, with similar standard US sizing. Gymboree skews more colorful and boutique-y; The Children’s Place is plainer and cheaper.
Where can I buy Gymboree?
On its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.
What measurements do I need to size Gymboree?
It publishes height, weight, and waist. Height is the primary driver; the waist figure helps on bottoms. Given the runs-big reputation, sizing by measurement beats sizing by age.
Do Gymboree boys’ and girls’ sizes fit the same?
From the bigger sizes up, Gymboree publishes separate girls’ and boys’ charts, so the same number can differ by gender. The figures on this page use Gymboree’s girls’/unisex chart.
How do Gymboree’s shoe and sock sizes work?
Gymboree 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. Gymboree’s socks are sized by shoe size, not age — buy for your child’s current shoe size, and if they fall between two ranges choose the smaller so the sock stays up. See how every kids’ shoe brand runs and how wide each is cut on our kids’ shoe sizing guide.