Zara Kids
Here’s how Zara 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 Zara Kids
Enter your child’s measurements once — we’ll size them in Zara 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.
Your child wears one size in Zara Kids. What should you buy elsewhere?
Pick the size your child wears at Zara 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)
| Zara Kids | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| 0-1 months0–22.1" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 1-3 months22.1–24.4" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 3-6 months24.4–26.8" | Hanna Andersson↓ shorter | |
| 6-9 months26.8–29.1" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 9-12 months29.1–31.5" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 12-18 months31.5–33.9" | ||
| 2-3 years38.6" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 3-4 years40.9" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 4-5 years43.3" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 5-6 years45.7" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 6-7 years48" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 7-8 years50.4" | — | No same-size match at other brands |
| 8-9 years51.6" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 9-10 years55.1" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 11-12 years58.3" | Joules Kids↑ longerMango Kids↑ longer | |
| 12-13 years61.4" | None — consistent across brands | |
| 13-14 years64.6" | None — consistent across brands |
Sizes shown use Zara Kids’ 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 0-1 months, 1-3 months, 6-9 months, 9-12 months, 2-3 years, 3-4 years and more, Zara 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 12-18 months, Hanna Andersson, Kyte Baby, Old Navy cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Zara 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
Zara Kids-specific things the size number alone won’t tell you — drawn from its own charts.
European sizing — centimeters, labelled by age
Zara sizes the European way: a centimeter-based chart labelled by age, printed here as age ranges like “4-5 years”. Don’t carry over another brand’s US number — size to your child’s measurements against Zara’s own guide.
Runs small — size up
Sizing up is the near-universal advice. The slim, fashion cut reads narrower and shorter than the US brands you may be used to, so a size feels smaller than the same age elsewhere.
Bottoms run the smallest
Fit varies by piece — parents find the tops truer to size while the bottoms run smallest, so check trousers and shorts especially.
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Zara 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 Zara Kids’ own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Zara Kids runs small — sizing up is the near-universal advice. It uses European, height-and-centimeter sizing (labelled by age, like 4–5Y) with a slim, fashion cut, so a size reads narrower and shorter than the US brands you may be used to; parents specifically warn not to carry over another brand’s number. Fit can vary by piece — some find tops truer while the bottoms run smallest.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Zara Kids?
Consider it if…
- You want fashion-forward styles — Zara brings its on-trend, runway-adjacent looks to kids, a clear step beyond plain basics.
- You want a dressier look for less — it’s mid-price, but the styling reads more premium than the value brands.
- You like frequent new drops — collections refresh often, so there’s always something current.
Think twice if…
- You shop on Amazon — Zara is direct-to-consumer; you’ll buy on zara.com or in Zara stores.
- You want durability — reviewers note some pieces pill over time, though they hold their shape and don’t shrink.
- You want timeless basics — it’s fashion-first, so trend pieces date and styles turn over quickly.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
Enter your child’s measurements once. We’ll show their Zara Kids size and their size at 100+ other brands, each from that brand’s own chart.
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Why are Zara's kid sizes labelled by age and centimeters?
Zara uses European, height-based sizing in centimeters, labelled by age (for example 4–5Y ≈ 104–110 cm). Our comparison converts it to US sizes from real height, and you can switch this page’s figures between inches and centimeters with the toggle above the table.
Do Zara kids' shoes run true to size?
Yes — unlike the clothing, Zara’s kids’ shoes are generally reported to fit true to size, so you can buy your child’s usual shoe size with more confidence than the apparel.
Does Zara kids' clothing shrink?
No — parents report it holds its size and shape through washing rather than shrinking. The trade-off some note is pilling on certain fabrics over time, not a change in fit.
Where can I buy Zara Kids?
On zara.com and in Zara stores. It’s direct-to-consumer.
What measurements do I need to size Zara Kids?
Height is the primary driver, with chest and waist as checks. Because it runs small and slim, size to your child’s actual height and round up when they’re between sizes or broad through the middle.
Do Zara Kids boys’ and girls’ sizes fit the same?
From the bigger sizes up, Zara Kids publishes separate girls’ and boys’ charts, so the same number can differ by gender. The figures on this page use Zara Kids’ girls’/unisex chart.