What size does your 5 year old wear?

hayleydeee · May 2012

I'm shopping for a friend's B-day, and have no idea about sizes. Are there number sizes for kids this age?

What about places like Gap kids, where some sizing is just small, med and large?

Thanks!

ta78 · May 2012

Every 5 year old is different. My nephew is 5, but tall for his age. He can still wear a xs at Gap though, which is a 4-5. Every place is different also, some have numbers and some don't.

I would go with a 5 or an XS.

AgrippaRidesAgain · May 2012

I would just ask your friend what size to get. My DS is really skinny with long legs and arms, so clothing sizes vary significantly from one place to another depending on the waistband size and whether there are adjustable waists or not.

penguingrrl · May 2012

My daughter will be 5 in August and generally wears a 6-7 or a small. Generally the clothes are a little big around no matter what store, but the smaller size is way too short in the arms and legs. She's tall and slender.

mrswright2006 · May 2012

DD is super tall, and wears 6x, and I will be buying 7's next time I buy anything. Aside from asking her mom, it will be hard to find the right fit.

Temp6313048411121614 · May 2012

DS1 is 4.5 (5 in September) and is just getting into a size 6.

MrsBalletStar05 · May 2012

Just ask her. By 5, they are all over the place. Mine will be 5 in July and he is already wearing size 7 or mediums in tops because he is very tall. Last year when he was turning 4, my SIL just bought him a bunch of stuff in size 4 and he couldn't use any of it. I don't know why she didn't just ask (or assume he was larger knowing her brother is so tall).

mandymack · May 2012

Emily is almost 6yrs and is so petite, she's still wearing mostly 4T-5T pants/shorts/skirts from Old Navy, Gap, and Gymboree but can wear XS (or a size 5) shirt/tank top/PJs and some dresses in just about every store.

I would go with an "XS" or Size 5 and include the gift receipt for an easy exchange.

notkateanymore · June 2012

I agree with asking...DD will be 8 in June and still wears a 5-6, XS.

ryry1977 · June 2012

From my experience most 5 year olds wear about a size 5. If wanting to be safe go for a 6?

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