Monica + Andy
Here’s how Monica + Andy 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 Monica + Andy at other brands?
Find your child’s Monica + Andy 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.
| Monica + Andy | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| Preemie0–17" | Hudson Baby↑ longer | |
| Newborn17–20" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorterPatagonia Kids↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterMini Boden↓ shorterJoJo Maman Bébé↑ longer+2 more | |
| 0-3M18–23" | Mini Boden↑ longerHudson Baby↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerColumbia Kids↑ longerGerber Childrenswear↑ longerPatagonia Kids↑ longer+5 more | |
| 0-6M18–26" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 0-12M18–30" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 3-6M23–26" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 6-9M26–28" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 6-12M26–30" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 9-12M28–30" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 12-18M30–32" | ||
| 12-24M30–33" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 18-24M32–34" | Columbia Kids↑ longerHanna Andersson↓ shorter | |
| 2T34–36" | Garanimals↓ shorterMacy's Epic Threads↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterGerber Childrenswear↓ shorterHanna Andersson↓ shorter | |
| 3T36–39" | Garanimals↓ shorterMacy's Epic Threads↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorter | |
| 4T39–42" | ||
| 5T42–45" | ||
| 6/745–50" | Garnet Hill↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerReebok Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longer+19 more | |
| 850–54" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterNext Kids↓ shorterMini Mioche↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longer+10 more | |
| 1054–57" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterNoralee↑ longerGymboree↓ shorterHudson Baby↓ shorterTea Collection↓ shorter+3 more | |
| 1257–61" | U.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterNoralee↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerIl Gufo↓ shorterColumbia Kids↓ shorterGuess↓ shorter+17 more | |
| 1461–65" | Petit Bateau↑ longerCarter's↓ shorterLittle Planet by Carter's↓ shorterOshKosh B'gosh↓ shorterGuess↓ shorterJustice↓ shorter+29 more |
In short
Where the number just works. At 0-6M, 0-12M, 3-6M, 6-9M, 6-12M, 9-12M and more, Monica + Andy 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, Tommy Hilfiger Kids, Kyte Baby, Magnetic Me cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Monica + Andy 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 Monica + Andy 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 Monica + Andy’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Monica + Andy runs generous — the consensus is “runs large,” which is typical of GOTS organic cotton cut roomy and prone to a mild wash shrink. The dominant advice from parents is to size down for older babies and toddlers if you want an immediate fit, since a size often lasts well past its stated age range (one parent: an 18/24M “will fit her through 2T”). A minority find certain pieces slightly snug through the thighs and waist, so it isn’t perfectly uniform style to style. Shrinkage is mild and predictable rather than alarming — one set “seemed very large when it arrived but shrank when I washed it and fits perfectly” — and prints are reported to survive hot washes without bleeding. Softness and the organic-cotton quality are near-universally praised; the loudest complaints are about shipping on the brand’s own site, not the clothes. Plan for generous-but-grows, and wash before you judge the fit.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Monica + Andy?
Consider it if…
- You want a generous cut with real room to grow — sizes routinely last past the labeled age, and grow-with-me touches (fold-over cuffs, two-way zippers) stretch the premium price across more months.
- You want GOTS-certified organic cotton that’s genuinely soft — consistently the top-praised attribute, with no flame retardants.
- You want pieces that hold up in the wash — colors and prints survive hot washes without fading, and many say items last through multiple kids.
- You value thoughtful baby design — double/two-way zippers for ankle-up diaper changes and footie/footless convertibility earn repeated praise.
Think twice if…
- You want it to fit right now — it runs large, so size down past the newborn stage rather than buying to grow into.
- You judge fit before washing — expect a mild, predictable shrink; a piece can arrive roomy and settle to a good fit after the first wash.
- You’re buying direct and price-sensitive — it’s premium-priced and the brand site’s reviews flag shipping delays; the Walmart/Amazon brand store sidesteps most of that.
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Does Monica + Andy run true to size?
It skews large and generous. Most parents call it true-to-size or slightly big; the common advice is to size down for older babies and toddlers if you want it to fit immediately.
Does it shrink after washing?
Slightly and predictably — it’s organic cotton. Pieces often arrive roomy and settle to a good fit after a wash rather than shrinking out of usable size, so wash before deciding on fit.
Is it worth the premium price?
Parents who value organic/GOTS fabric, softness and multi-kid durability say yes. If you only want cheap basics, it’s a stretch.
How does it compare to Hanna Andersson or Kyte?
It’s positioned like Hanna Andersson — premium organic cotton cut generously with room to grow — rather than the stretchy, snugger bamboo fit of Kyte.
What measurements do I need to size Monica + Andy accurately?
Monica + Andy publishes height, weight in its size chart. Height is the primary driver on this chart.
How do Monica + Andy’s sock sizes work?
Monica + Andy’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 Monica + Andy?
Monica + Andy is sold on its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.