OK... So I've heard that Carter's sizes tend to run big, but can anyone estimate how much bigger? Also what does "size 3" mean? Does that mean it starts at 3 months, or up to 3 months? Every other brand seems to have a range. I'm also confused because some Carter's sizes are in a range while others are not. Help! Thanks!
For Carter's 3 means 0-3, 6 means 3-6. I can't really estimate how much bigger, but the carter's clothes were some of the last they would outgrow when they started to outgrow a size. Similarly, when they were ready to move up a size, the new Carter's size would not fit them yet (because the old size still did).
I have found that Carter's run just a little larger than other brands the same size. Gymboree and BabyGap size their clothes by 6 month increments (6-12 mos etc.) My DD wears a 6 mos in Carter's and a 6-12 mos in BabyGap and Gymboree. The Carter's outfits are smaller than the Gymboree and BabyGap.
When Carter's says 3, I just assume that means "somewhere around 3 months". Somethings were fitting him when he was barely 3 months and others are still too big on him, even though he's over 4 months now. Granted my DS is a little on the small side, so I tend to hold something up and see if it looks like his size with a little room to grow. He was fitting in NB clothes until about last week.
Re: Carter's clothes sizes?
When Carter's says 3, I just assume that means "somewhere around 3 months". Somethings were fitting him when he was barely 3 months and others are still too big on him, even though he's over 4 months now. Granted my DS is a little on the small side, so I tend to hold something up and see if it looks like his size with a little room to grow. He was fitting in NB clothes until about last week.