European children's clothing is sized by height in centimeters, not by age. That is the single biggest reason a "size 4" from a Dutch or Spanish label fits differently than a size 4T from an American store. This guide translates the numbers so you can order the right size the first time.
Baby sizes: centimeters to months
| EU size (height) | US age |
|---|---|
| 50 | newborn |
| 56 | 0 to 1 month |
| 62 | 1 to 3 months |
| 68 | 3 to 6 months |
| 74 | 6 to 9 months |
| 80 | 9 to 12 months |
| 86 | 12 to 18 months |
| 92 | 18 to 24 months |
Kids sizes: centimeters to years
| EU size (height) | US age |
|---|---|
| 98 | 2 to 3 years |
| 104 | 3 to 4 years |
| 110 | 4 to 5 years |
| 116 | 5 to 6 years |
| 122 | 6 to 7 years |
| 128 | 7 to 8 years |
| 134 | 8 to 9 years |
| 140 | 9 to 10 years |
| 146 | 10 to 11 years |
| 152 | 11 to 12 years |
Shoes: EU to US kids
| EU | US kids |
|---|---|
| 19 | 4 |
| 20 | 5 |
| 21 | 5.5 |
| 22 | 6 |
| 23 | 7 |
| 24 | 8 |
| 25 | 8.5 |
| 26 | 9.5 |
| 27 | 10 |
| 28 | 11 |
| 29 | 11.5 |
| 30 | 12.5 |
| 31 | 13 |
| 32 | 1Y |
| 33 | 2Y |
| 34 | 3Y |
Three practical rules
First, measure height, not age. A tall two year old often wears 98, a petite three year old may still wear 92. Height wins every time.
Second, when a child is between sizes, take the bigger one. European cuts run slimmer than most American brands, so the extra centimeters give room to grow without looking oversized.
Third, ask us. Tell us the piece you are looking at plus your child's height and weight, and we will measure the actual garment before you order. Email capuletkids@gmail.com, we answer within one business day.
If the size still misses
You have 14 days from delivery to ask for a return: email us with the order number first, and if the return is accepted we send a prepaid label. The piece comes back unworn, with tags, in its packaging. Refunds carry a 20 percent restocking fee, unless the item arrived damaged or wrong, then it is on us in full. The fastest exchange is a return plus a new order. Shipping is free on orders over $75, flat $8.95 below that, from Brooklyn with USPS.