Comments on: What IS the Difference between 24 Mos and 2T

By: HRH

HRH — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 01:18:07 +0000

24 mos=2T...I don't know why they can't figure that out. The second-hand store that I take my boy's stuff to won't take 9-12 month clothing. Wha? Why? How? I bet charities across the area are ONLY stocking 9-12 month clothing, but all three of my kids went through that stage...so wha? Why? How? Ugh! HRH's last blog post..Back to the future...

By: lou's mom

lou's mom — Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:09:00 +0000

my daughter is going to be a target obsessed kid. we are there EVERY OTHER DAY. no lie. i don’t have trouble finding clothes anywhere else but there though. my daughter is just turning one next week and has been in Circo brand 18 months for the past couple of months. but oddly enough everywhere else she is ‘normal’ sizing. but seriously, who can pass up a $3 pair of shorts?! not me

By: Sarcastic Mom

Sarcastic Mom — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:27:45 +0000

He asked to go to Target? That kid's a keeper, lady. Also? I'm baffled with the whole clothes thing, too. Bah! You're going to love a picture I plan to post soon, that I took of a piece of clothing at BRU recently. *cackle* Sarcastic Mom's last blog post..I love you, John.

By: Caroline

Caroline — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:53:02 +0000

I didn’t read all of the comments, so this may have already been answered. Size 24 mos generally refers to the approximate age the child will outgrow the garment, but size 2T refers to the age the child will actually wear the garment. Therefore, size 24 mos is smaller than size 2T, but this does not account for differences between brands.

The difference between size 4T and size 4 is that the “T” sizes have more room in the rearend to accomodate a diaper. The size 4 will generally be slimmer. Again, though, there can be dramatic (and frustrating) differences between brands.

I hope this helps. I have 5 yr old twin girls with completely different body types, and shopping for them has been a challenge, and it only seems to get harder as they get older and growth spurts seem to be less frequent, but more dramatic.

By: JT

JT — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:01:46 +0000

Swistle is right — it’s a “line” thing. Designers make clothes for a “fit model” who is around the middle size of the line, and then “grade” up or down to the rest of the sizes in the line. Typical children’s lines are as follows:

1. Babies (0-24 months).

2. Toddlers (2t-5t).

3. Boys (4-16).

4. Little girls (4-6X).

5. Girls (7-14).

This doesn’t help much with figuring out the exact differences between 24 months and 2t, but it helps to understand that a “24 months” garment has more in common with a garment for a round, diaper-wearing 6-month-old than with a garment for a tall, active 4-year-old.

By: andi

andi — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:08:05 +0000

I really think they should screw the age sizes altogether and just do the weight ranges, like they do at Sears. Of course, I'm speaking as someone who's 3 year old wears size 5. So maybe my gigantic children are making me believe that the age sizes are out of whack. andi's last blog post..The unpredictability of the boy creature

By: Whit

Whit — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:03:50 +0000

Jodi is right about the shirts at Target. The 24 months are often onesies, which neither of our boys wore after a year. Thank goodness the youngest can wear 2T now. Whit's last blog post..Alarm Clocks and Wedding Bells

By: Sleeping Mommy

Sleeping Mommy — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 05:12:27 +0000

I have found with my three kids that there was a very slight difference in the size between 24 mos and 2T. 24 months tends to be just slightly smaller. Sleeping Mommy's last blog post..Kid’s meals: 99 cents

By: ourcrookedtree

ourcrookedtree — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:39:10 +0000

this is a tough one for me too; my 16mo is in 18-24 months but 2t is too big. ourcrookedtree's last blog post..Thursday Thirteen

By: Devilish Southern Belle

Devilish Southern Belle — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 04:29:12 +0000

Margaritas? When can I come over? Unfortunately, sizing for bigger kid (and even adult) clothing isn't any more reliable. I mean, there is no way I can actually be the size I have to buy for myself! Really! It can be such a frustrating experience. Devilish Southern Belle's last blog post..Need a bit of help here….