Magnetic Me
Here’s how Magnetic Me 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 Magnetic Me
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in Magnetic Me 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.
Magnetic Me publishes one unisex chart, so that is what we size against.
Your child wears one size in Magnetic Me. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at Magnetic Me 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)
| Magnetic Me | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| PRE (preemie)0–18" | None — consistent across brands | |
| NB (newborn)18–21" | ||
| 0-3M21.5–23" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorterMonica + Andy↓ shorter | |
| 3-6M23.5–26" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 6-9M26.5–28" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 9-12M28.5–30" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 12-18M30.5–32" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorter | |
| 18-24M32.5–34" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorterColumbia Kids↑ longer | |
| 2T34.5–35" | Garanimals↓ shorterMacy's Epic Threads↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterThe Children's Place↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterGerber Childrenswear↓ shorter+1 more | |
| 3T35.5–37" | H&M Kids↑ longerKohl's Jumping Beans↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerColumbia Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerNautica↑ longer+2 more | |
| 4T37.5–40" | Polo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerCat & Jack↑ longerColumbia Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerNautica↑ longerPatagonia Kids↑ longer+13 more | |
| 5T40.5–43" | BoxLunch↑ longerCat & Jack↑ longerPatagonia Kids↑ longerFabletics↑ longerKohl's Jumping Beans↑ longerMonica + Andy↑ longer+3 more | |
| 7Y46.5–49" | Garnet Hill↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerReebok Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longer+19 more | |
| 8Y49.5–52" | Il Gufo↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longer+17 more | |
| 10Y52–58" | ||
| 12Y58–62" | U.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterIl Gufo↓ shorterColumbia Kids↓ shorterGuess↓ shorterGymboree↓ shorterHudson Baby↓ shorter+29 more |
In short
Where the number just works. At PRE (preemie), 3-6M, 6-9M, 9-12M, Magnetic Me 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, Cat & Jack, Columbia Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Magnetic Me 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
Magnetic Me-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
Runs true to size — modal roomy, cotton snug
About 84% of buyers mark Magnetic Me true to size. The modal (bamboo-feel) footies and coveralls run a little roomy, so a size lasts longer; the organic-cotton pieces and two-piece PJ sets have less give and run snugger.
Watch the cuffs on a chunkier baby
The recurring note is tight wrist and ankle cuffs on a solidly built baby — size up if your baby is chunky through the hands and feet.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Magnetic Me 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 Magnetic Me’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Magnetic Me runs true to size, and the modal styles lean roomy. On the brand’s own review-sizing question, about 84% of buyers mark it true to size, 11% ‘runs large’ and only 5% ‘runs small’ — and the split is mostly about fabric. The modal (bamboo-feel) footies and coveralls are stretchy and frequently described as running a little big, which parents like because a size lasts longer; the organic-cotton pieces and two-piece PJ sets have less give and are the ones called snug or ‘runs smaller than the modal’. The recurring specific complaint is tight wrist and ankle cuffs on a chunky baby, and Reddit parents of newborns are split: some say NB runs small and skip straight to 0–3, others found it spot-on or even loose on a preemie. Buy the labelled size in modal; consider one up in cotton.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Magnetic Me?
Consider it if…
- You want the fastest possible night changes — the magnetic closures are the reason parents pay for it, and reviewers say they beat both snaps and two-way zips for a squirming newborn.
- You have a long or big baby — the stretchy modal footies and coveralls run generous, and several parents of 90th-percentile babies call it one of the few brands that fits true to its chart.
- You want one size to last — convertible footies with roll-up cuffs and the roomy modal cut mean parents routinely get an extra month or two from each size.
Think twice if…
- You're price-sensitive — at roughly $35–40 a footie, Reddit's standard advice is to wait for the sales or buy secondhand.
- Your baby has chunky wrists and ankles — tight cuffs (especially on the smaller sizes, which are snug by design) are the most repeated fit complaint.
- You want a crawler or toddler to stay done up — a minority of parents say the magnets pop open on a mobile baby with a round belly, and the gowns come open more than the footies.
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Does Magnetic Me run small or big?
Mostly true to size: about 84% of the brand's reviewers say so, with the rest leaning 'runs large' (11%) over 'runs small' (5%). Modal footies and coveralls run a touch roomy; the organic-cotton styles and two-piece PJs are the snugger ones. Newborn is the exception where Reddit parents disagree — some find NB small and go straight to 0–3 months.
Should I size up in Magnetic Me?
Not in the modal styles — order the labelled size and expect a little growing room. Size up in the cotton footies and two-piece sets if your baby is near the top of a weight range or has chunky wrists and ankles, since those have less stretch and tighter cuffs.
Is the modal or the cotton a better fit?
Parents consistently prefer the modal for fit: softer, stretchier and slightly roomier. The cotton is described as running smaller and stiffer, and one parent said the cotton PJs are 'more true to size vs the bamboo styles' — meaning less room to grow.
Do Magnetic Me clothes shrink or can they go in the dryer?
Reviewers report little shrinkage and no pilling with cool washes and low or delicate drying; a few air-dry the modal to be safe. Close the magnets before washing — parents who do say the magnets never loosen, while those who don't are the ones reporting bunching.
What measurements do I need to size Magnetic Me accurately?
Magnetic Me publishes height, weight in its size chart. Height is the primary driver on this chart.
Where do I buy Magnetic Me?
Magnetic Me is sold on its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.