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RainyDay
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Children Clothing Sizes??
I don't have children so I am totally lost here. I am trying to buy clothes for a girl and a boy. I am told they both wear a size 5T. What is the difference between 5T and 5? They are ages 4 and 5. I see some things listed as toddler, but I think at 4 and 5 they are no longer a toddler? I would really hate to buy the wrong size.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated!
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Posted 12/2/15 9:57 PM |
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LSP2005
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
T sizes are traditionally to accommodate a diaper. They are actually slightly larger than a size five. Gymboree, Gap, Crazy 8, Janie and Jack, Old Navy, Crew Cuts, and Hannah Anderson all have size 5t that should work for gift giving needs.
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Posted 12/2/15 10:01 PM |
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cowgirlkate
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
Usually the regular size 5 is longer and slimmer for a child and the 5t is wider and shorter for a toddler.
Eta: def get 5t if that is what was suggested
Message edited 12/2/2015 10:18:50 PM.
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Posted 12/2/15 10:17 PM |
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blu6385
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
IMO 5t is a little shorter for toddlers. right now DD is wearing 5 or 5T she will be out of 5T before she is out of size 5. I would probably go with size 5 they will get longer use out of it. give a gift receipt so they cant exchange if it doesn't fit
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Posted 12/2/15 10:27 PM |
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gina409
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
Posted by cowgirlkate
Usually the regular size 5 is longer and slimmer for a child and the 5t is wider and shorter for a toddler.
Eta: def get 5t if that is what was suggested
Ita
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Posted 12/2/15 11:32 PM |
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NervousNell
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
I find 5T fits my tiny daughter better than a 5.
5 is too long sometimes- 5T fits better since she is on the smaller side
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Posted 12/3/15 8:50 AM |
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Katareen
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Children Clothing Sizes??
If they specifically told you 5T, I'd buy that size. I wouldn't think to buy anything different.
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Posted 12/3/15 11:07 AM |
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NYCGirl80
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
Posted by Katareen
If they specifically told you 5T, I'd buy that size. I wouldn't think to buy anything different.
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Posted 12/3/15 2:40 PM |
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RainyDay
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Children Clothing Sizes??
Thanks all for the advice. I saw a really cute set and almost bought it but it was a size 5 not a size 5T. Good thing I asked!
Message edited 12/3/2015 6:57:13 PM.
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Posted 12/3/15 6:56 PM |
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
I would've bought the 5. Some brands don't even have 5t.
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Posted 12/3/15 8:49 PM |
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jlm2008
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Re: Children Clothing Sizes??
Posted by Katareen
If they specifically told you 5T, I'd buy that size. I wouldn't think to buy anything different.
ITA...if that's what the mom told you, don't buy different.
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Posted 12/3/15 8:57 PM |
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