Gymboree
Here’s how Gymboree fits your child compared to other brands you might be considering, so you know before it’s in your cart.
What size is (and isn’t) like Gymboree at other brands?
Find your child’s Gymboree size on the left. Twins wear the same number the same way — your size carries straight over. Strangers use the same number but cut it shorter or longer, so don’t trust the label alone.
In short
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 5, Il Gufo, Magnetic Me, Converse Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Gymboree number is a safe bet elsewhere — measure once, then double-check only the handful of “stranger” brands above.
Curious about a size that isn’t your child’s here? Every size, compared across every brand, lives here: Browse all size comparisons →
Specialty & inclusive fits
Which trimmer, roomier, or adaptive cuts Gymboree publishes alongside its standard sizes.
What shoppers say about the fit
Community consensus
Shopper opinion · not Little & Youth’s measurementThis is what parents report anecdotally — crowd sentiment, not a Little & Youth determination. Our sizing above is computed from Gymboree’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Gymboree runs big. Most parents find it generous, especially in tops and around the neck, so many size down, and a child often stays in a size longer than the label suggests. Pants fit closer to true, and fit can vary by piece, so it’s worth checking a specific item.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Gymboree?
Consider it if…
- You want colorful, playful clothes — bright, themed mix-and-match sets, not plain basics.
- You like coordinated outfits — its lines are designed to mix and match within a collection.
- You want seasonal themed lines — collections built around a look that kids latch onto.
Think twice if…
- You prefer understated clothes — Gymboree leans bright and heavily themed, not minimalist.
- You’re watching budget — it’s mid-tier at full price, best bought on one of its frequent sales.
- You want hand-me-down-neutral staples — bold themed prints date faster than plain basics.
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Should I size down in Gymboree?
On tops, size down to your child’s true size — or expect a roomy first wear and a longer run before it’s outgrown. Leave the bottoms at their straight size, since sizing the whole set down can leave the pants short. When you’re unsure, match the specific piece’s measurements to your child rather than trusting the set as a block.
What is Gymboree known for?
Bright, themed, coordinated collections designed to mix and match — playful prints and sets rather than plain staples.
Gymboree vs. The Children’s Place — how do they relate?
They’re sister brands under the same owner, with similar standard US sizing. Gymboree skews more colorful and boutique-y; The Children’s Place is plainer and cheaper.
Where can I buy Gymboree?
On its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.
What measurements do I need to size Gymboree?
It publishes height, weight, and waist. Height is the primary driver; the waist figure helps on bottoms. Given the runs-big reputation, sizing by measurement beats sizing by age.