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L.L. Bean Kids
Here’s how L.L. Bean Kids 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 L.L. Bean Kids
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in L.L. Bean Kids 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.
L.L. Bean Kids publishes one unisex chart, so that is what we size against.
Your child wears one size in L.L. Bean Kids. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at L.L. Bean Kids 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)
| L.L. Bean Kidscompared by chest | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| 2T21" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 3T22" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 4T23" | None — consistent across brands | |
| Small (4)23.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| Medium (5-6)24.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| Large (6X-7)26" | — | Gerber Childrenswear↑ longer |
| Small (8)27" | — | Gerber Childrenswear↓ shorter |
| Medium (10-12)28–30" | — | Gerber Childrenswear↓ shorter |
| Large (14-16)31–33" | — | Gerber Childrenswear↓ shorter |
| X-Large (18)34" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
In short
Where the number just works. At 2T, 3T, 4T, Small (4), Medium (5-6), X-Large (18), L.L. Bean Kids 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 Medium (10-12), Gerber Childrenswear cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a L.L. Bean Kids 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
L.L. Bean Kids-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Runs true to slightly large, cut roomy
L.L.Bean fits true or a touch generous — no need to size down — and the outerwear leaves room for a sweater or fleece underneath.
Sized by body measurements, not height
Its kids' chart (2T–18) publishes chest, waist and hips rather than height, so size by your child's body measurements — that's also how we match it to other brands.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts L.L. Bean Kids 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 L.L. Bean Kids’ own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
L.L.Bean runs true to size to slightly large, with a roomy cut. Parents find it fits true or a touch generous — no need to size down — and the outerwear in particular leaves room for a sweater or fleece underneath. It’s classic New England outdoor wear built to last, so buy your child’s usual size and count on a bit of layering room.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy L.L. Bean Kids?
Consider it if…
- You want bombproof outerwear and basics — L.L.Bean is built for hard winters and hard everyday wear.
- You want quality that’s backed — L.L.Bean is known for standing behind its products, part of why its gear lasts through multiple kids.
- You want classic, timeless style — practical, no-nonsense outdoor pieces that don’t chase trends.
Think twice if…
- You shop on Amazon — L.L.Bean sells direct; you’ll buy on llbean.com or in its stores.
- You want trendy or dressy — it’s outdoorsy and practical, not fashion-forward or occasion wear.
- You’re price-sensitive — it’s mid-tier; the durability and guarantee soften the cost over time.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
Enter your child’s measurements once. We’ll show their L.L. Bean Kids size and their size at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own chart.
Find my child’s size →Shop L.L. Bean Kids ↗A few things parents ask that the chart won’t tell you
Should I size up in L.L.Bean for layering?
Not usually — it already runs true to slightly large with room built in, so your child’s usual size typically leaves space for a fleece underneath. Only size up if you want it to last two seasons.
Is L.L.Bean worth it for kids?
For outerwear and hard-worn basics, parents tend to say yes — it’s durable, backed by the brand’s guarantee, and hands down well, which spreads the cost over years or multiple kids.
What measurements do I need to size L.L. Bean Kids accurately?
L.L. Bean Kids publishes height, weight, chest, waist, hip 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 L.L. Bean Kids’ shoe and sock sizes work?
L.L. Bean Kids 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. L.L. Bean Kids’ 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 L.L. Bean Kids?
L.L. Bean Kids is sold on its own site and through select retailers.