Mini Boden
Here’s how Mini Boden 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 Mini Boden at other brands?
Find your child’s Mini Boden 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.
| Mini Boden | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| Newborn22" | Macy's First Impressions↓ shorterPrimark Kids↓ shorterCat & Jack↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterLittle Sleepies↓ shorter | |
| 0-3M24.5" | babyGap↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterCat & Jack↓ shorterMagnetic Me↓ shorterUnder Armour Kids↓ shorterRylee + Cru↓ shorter | |
| 3-6M27" | ||
| 6-9M29" | Cat & Jack↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorter | |
| 9-12M31.5" | None — a universal size | |
| 12-18M34" | babyGap↓ shorterOld Navy↓ shorterRylee + Cru↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterMango Kids↓ shorterPetit Bateau↓ shorter | |
| 236" | Il Gufo↓ shorterPrimary↓ shorterNext Kids↓ shorterDisney Store (shopDisney)↓ shorterLands' End Kids↓ shorter | |
| 338.5" | ||
| 441" | Il Gufo↓ shorterColumbia Kids↑ longer | |
| 543.5" | Il Gufo↓ shorterMagnetic Me↓ shorter | |
| 645.5" | Columbia Kids↑ longerBonpoint↓ shorterIl Gufo↓ shorterBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longer | |
| 748" | Levi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerThe North Face Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerFabletics↑ longer+16 more | |
| 850.5" | Garnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerIl Gufo↓ shorterLevi's Kids↑ longerFabletics↑ longer+19 more | |
| 1055" | ||
| 1260" | U.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterH&M Kids↓ shorterBombas Kids↓ shorterChampion Kids↓ shorterChildren's Place↓ shorterColumbia Kids↓ shorter+34 more | |
| 1464.5" | H&M Kids↓ shorterCarter's↓ shorterGymboree↓ shorterLittle Planet by Carter's↓ shorterMini Mioche↓ shorterOriginal Penguin Junior↓ shorter+44 more | |
| 953" | None — a universal size | |
| 1157.5" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 1362" | None — a universal size |
Sizes shown use Mini Boden’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 9-12M, 9, 11, 13, Mini Boden 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 4, Il Gufo, Columbia Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Mini Boden 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 →
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Mini Boden 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 Mini Boden’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Mini Boden runs true to size, a touch generous. Parents find it fits true with a little room to spare — boys’ pieces in particular run slightly big, and girls’ dresses and pajamas fit true to slightly large, so a child often gets extended wear from a size. It’s British, labelled by age in years (for example 6–7Y), and known for durable, colorful quality — buy your child’s usual size and expect a bit of growing room.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Mini Boden?
Consider it if…
- You want colorful, distinctive design — Boden’s bright prints and appliqués have a signature British look.
- You buy for quality and durability — well-made, hard-wearing pieces that hand down.
- You want a bit of everything — dresses, playwear and outerwear in one cheerful, coordinated aesthetic.
Think twice if…
- You shop on Amazon — Boden sells direct; you’ll buy on its own US site.
- You’re price-sensitive — it’s premium ($$$), best value on its frequent sales.
- You want plain or cheap basics — it’s design-led premium, not a value-basics brand.
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Why is Mini Boden sized by age in years?
Boden is British and labels by age (for example 6–7Y). Our comparison converts it from real height to US sizes, and because it runs true-to-slightly-generous, size to your child’s measurements and expect a little growing room.
Is Mini Boden worth the price?
For its distinctive prints and durability, long-time buyers tend to say yes — especially on its frequent sales, and because pieces hand down well. It’s premium, so it’s best value on core styles rather than full-price trend pieces.
What measurements do I need to size Mini Boden accurately?
Mini Boden 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.
Do Mini Boden boys’ and girls’ sizes fit the same?
From the bigger sizes up, Mini Boden publishes separate girls’ and boys’ charts, so the same number can differ by gender. The figures on this page use Mini Boden’s girls’/unisex chart.
Where do I buy Mini Boden?
Mini Boden is sold direct and through select retailers — it isn’t carried on third-party marketplaces like Amazon.