Kiabi
Here’s how Kiabi 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 Kiabi at other brands?
Find your child’s Kiabi 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.
| Kiabi | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mois (56)20.1–22.1" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 0-3 mois (62)22.4–24.4" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 3-6 mois (68)24.8–26.8" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 6-9 mois (74)27.2–29.1" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 9-12 mois (80)29.5–31.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 12-18 mois (86)31.9–33.9" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 1-2 ans (92)34.2–36.2" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 2-3 ans (98)36.6–38.6" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 3-4 ans (104)39–40.9" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 4-5 ans (110)41.3–43.3" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 5-6 ans (116)43.7–45.7" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 6-7 ans (122)46.1–48" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 7-8 ans (128)48.4–50.4" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 8-9 ans (134)50.8–52.8" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 9-10 ans (140)53.1–55.1" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 10-11 ans (146)55.5–57.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 12-13 ans (158)60.2–62.2" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 13-14 ans (164)62.6–64.6" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 14-15 ans (170)65–66.9" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 15-16 ans (176)67.3–69.3" | Molo↓ shorter |
In short
Where the number just works. At 0 mois (56), 0-3 mois (62), 3-6 mois (68), 6-9 mois (74), 9-12 mois (80), 12-18 mois (86) and more, Kiabi 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 15-16 ans (176), Molo cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Kiabi 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 →
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 Kiabi’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Kiabi’s kids’ clothes mostly run true to size, by the parents who’ve weighed in — though that’s a small group. French parents on forums and verified-review sites describe the sizes as ‘normal’ or ‘conformes’, with the odd exception: one family’s dungarees ran a touch small, a jumper ran huge. A Spanish parent found baby tops, leggings and especially pyjamas small enough to size up, so sleepwear is worth a second look at the chart. The labels are heights: Kiabi’s own girls’ chart lists ‘5-6 ans (116)’ against a height of 111–116 cm, so the number on the label is the top of the height band it’s cut for. Wash reports are mostly kind — verified reviewers say pieces hold up to repeated washing — while Trustpilot complaints centre on stock gaps, store service and delivery rather than fit. For a US parent, the deciding fact is simpler: kiabi.com only delivers within France, Monaco and some French overseas territories.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Kiabi?
Consider it if…
- You’re in France and want low-cost everyday kids’ basics — parents repeatedly mention the price-to-quality balance, and verified reviewers say the pieces wash well.
- You like sizing by height — Kiabi’s label is a centimetre height band, so measuring your child standing against a wall and reading the chart is about as direct as sizing gets.
- Your child is a fairly standard build — most parents who comment describe the sizes as matching the label, with few reports of pieces running big.
Think twice if…
- You’re shopping from the US — Kiabi’s own terms say kiabi.com delivers only to mainland France (including Corsica), Monaco and certain French overseas territories; there’s no US delivery.
- You’re buying pyjamas or baby tops — at least one parent found these ran small enough to size up, so check the height band rather than going by age.
- You want a lot of shopper data before you buy — Kiabi fit reviews are thinner on the ground than for most brands here, and Trustpilot reviewers also report stock gaps in some ages (few boys’ options or sizes past 12).
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
Enter your child’s measurements once. We’ll show their Kiabi size and their size at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own chart.
Find my child’s size →Shop Kiabi ↗A few things parents ask that the chart won’t tell you
Does Kiabi run big or small?
Mostly true to size, according to the French parents who’ve commented, with occasional pieces running a little small or large. One parent found baby tops and pyjamas ran small. The pool of reviews is small, so lean on the height chart.
What does a Kiabi size like 116 mean?
It’s a height in centimetres. Kiabi’s own chart lists the ‘116’ label (shown as ‘5-6 ans (116)’) against a child height of 111–116 cm, so the number is the top of the height band. For a US parent: 116 cm is about 45.7 inches, but measure your child and match the band rather than relying on age.
Can I order Kiabi from the US?
No. Kiabi’s terms of sale (updated November 2025) limit kiabi.com delivery to mainland France including Corsica, Monaco and some French overseas territories (not Martinique, Guadeloupe, Saint-Barthélemy or Saint-Martin).
Does Kiabi clothing shrink?
Shrinkage isn’t a common complaint for kids’ items. Verified reviewers say pieces hold up to repeated washing, and one baby-bodysuit reviewer says they don’t shrink and the colours stay. The quality complaints that do appear tend to describe it as average for the price.
What measurements do I need to size Kiabi accurately?
Kiabi publishes height, chest, waist, hip, inseam in its size chart. Height is the primary driver, and the chest/waist figures let you confirm body fit for a child between sizes.
How do Kiabi’s sock sizes work?
Kiabi’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.
Where do I buy Kiabi?
Kiabi is sold on its own site and through select retailers.