Toddler Clothing Buying Guide

Children's clothing  sizes can be tricky.  Just because your child is 2 years old, doesn't mean she is going to fit in a 2T dress.  An average child will fit in toddler clothing until around 18 months, before then you'll need to shop for infant clothing.

Tips for buying clothes for your Toddler:

1. Know your child's height (in inches and centimeters) and weight (in pounds and kilograms) before making any purchases.
2. Purchase clothing with the tought that your child is going to get bigger, not smaller.
3. Look for durable and easy-care fabrics. The best options will be machine washable and not require ironing.

Other things to keep in mind:

• By age two, your child may have an opinion about their clothing. If possible, involve them in some of the clothes shopping. If the helped select the items, they will be more likely to get dressed without a battle.
• Toddlers  should begin to dress themselves. Clothing with easy-to-use zippers, snaps and large buttons will be less frustrating for toddlers than intricate and small fastenings and closures.
• If your child is attending preschool or daycare, you may want to sew labels  on his/her clothing to make identifying jackets, scarves and mittens a little easier.
• You may want to read the article on baby toys to reward your child after a day of shopping!

Now you are ready to get going.  Here are all the categories available for your toddler:

Easy Dressing Options
Bodysuits	Overalls	Two-Piece Sets	Dresses

Toddler Tops
Shirts	Sweaters	Jackets	Sweatshirts	Turtlenecks

Toddler Bottoms
Pants	Jeans	Shorts	Skirts

Toddlers Clothing for Any Occasion
Swimwear	Pajamas	Costumes	Suits	Fancy Toddler Dresses

Accessories
Shoes	Bibs	Socks	Hats, Scarves, and Gloves

Additional Information:

• Baby Gap -- Good general size chart.
• About.com -- Tips for removing stains from clothing. After all, kids are going to get dirty.