Next Kids
Here’s how Next Kids 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 Next Kids at other brands?
Find your child’s Next Kids 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.
| Next Kids | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| 232.7–34.6" | ||
| 335.8–37.8" | ||
| 439–40.9" | Columbia Kids↑ longer | |
| 541.3–43.3" | Polo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerCat & Jack↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerLands' End Kids↑ longerTommy Hilfiger Kids↑ longer | |
| 643.7–45.7" | Columbia Kids↑ longerBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longer+19 more | |
| 746.1–48" | Levi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerThe North Face Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerFabletics↑ longer+27 more | |
| 848.4–50.4" | Garnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longerFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longer+41 more | |
| 1052.8–55.1" | Columbia Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJanie and Jack↑ longer+6 more | |
| 1255.5–59.8" | U.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterMayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longer+5 more | |
| 1460.2–62.2" | Mango Kids↑ longerPetit Bateau↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerH&M Kids↓ shorterCarter's↓ shorterGymboree↓ shorter+15 more | |
| 1662.2–64.6" | Lacoste Kids↑ longerOriginal Penguin Junior↓ shorterAppaman↑ longerJustice↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterCalvin Klein Kids↓ shorter+4 more | |
| 950.8–52.8" | None — a universal size |
In short
Where the number just works. At 9, Next 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 7, Levi's Kids, Garnet Hill, Old Navy cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Next 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 →
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Next 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 Next Kids’ own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Next runs generous — most parents find it true-to-size to slightly big, and often size down. It’s a British high-street brand, and shoppers consistently describe the fit as roomy, with tops in particular running a touch large; the age-based sizing tends to leave growing room rather than run snug. A child who is between sizes can usually take the smaller one. Sizing is British, by age in centimeters (“5 Years” = 110 cm), so line it up against real height rather than assuming it matches US numbers.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Next Kids?
Consider it if…
- You want everyday value — Next is affordable high-street basics with lots of choice.
- You want growing room — the generous cut means pieces last a bit longer before they’re outgrown.
- You want range and coordinated sets — Next carries a wide, frequently-refreshed selection across categories.
Think twice if…
- You shop on Amazon — Next sells through its own site, not an Amazon storefront.
- You want a trim, tailored fit — the roomy cut runs generous; a slim child may swim in the on-age size.
- You want premium construction — it’s solid high-street quality for the price, not heirloom.
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Does Next run big or small?
Next runs generous — true-to-size to slightly big, with tops especially a touch roomy. If your child is between sizes, the smaller one is usually the safer pick. Because the cut leaves growing room, a slim child may find the on-age size loose.
How does Next’s British sizing work?
Next is a British brand sized by age in centimeters (“5 Years” = 110 cm), which doesn’t line up one-to-one with US numeric sizes. Our comparison maps it to your child’s real height, and you can switch this page between inches and centimeters with the toggle above the table.
What measurements do I need to size Next Kids accurately?
Next Kids publishes height, weight, chest, waist in its size chart. Height is the primary driver, and the chest/waist figures let you confirm body fit for a child between sizes.
Where do I buy Next Kids?
Next Kids is sold direct and through select retailers — it isn’t carried on third-party marketplaces like Amazon.