H&M Kids
Here’s how H&M Kids 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 H&M Kids at other brands?
Find your child’s H&M Kids 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.
| H&M Kids | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| 12M28–30" | ||
| 18M31–34" | ||
| 2T34–36" | ||
| 3T36–39" | ||
| 4T39–41" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 541–43" | Polo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerCat & Jack↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerLands' End Kids↑ longerTommy Hilfiger Kids↑ longer+5 more | |
| 643–46" | Columbia Kids↑ longerBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longer+19 more | |
| 746–50" | Levi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerThe North Face Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerFabletics↑ longer+16 more | |
| 850–53" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longerLacoste Kids↓ shorterOld Navy↑ longer+3 more | |
| 1053–55" | Columbia Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longerIl Gufo↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longer+4 more | |
| 1255–57" | Mayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerMango Kids↑ longer+20 more | |
| 1457–60" | Mango Kids↑ longerPetit Bateau↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longer+24 more |
In short
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 6, Columbia Kids, Brooks Brothers Kids, Polo Ralph Lauren Kids cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a H&M Kids 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 H&M Kids 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 H&M Kids’ own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
H&M Kids is cut slim and long — “tall but skinny.” It sizes the European way — by height in centimeters — and parents find the length generous while the waist runs narrow, so it fits lean children well and broader kids often size up for the waist. The toddler sizes (2T–4T) can run large overall before the fit settles closer to true around 5–6. Fabric matters, too — stiffer poly, cord and denim feel less forgiving than the stretchier cotton pieces.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy H&M Kids?
Consider it if…
- You want low prices for on-trend style — value-tier with a current, Scandinavian-leaning look.
- You want cotton basics — its stretchier cotton pieces are the softer, more forgiving side of the range.
- You like a huge, frequently-refreshed range — lots of styles, updated often.
Think twice if…
- You shop on Amazon — H&M is direct-to-consumer; you’ll buy on hm.com or in H&M stores.
- You want it to last for years — it’s fast-fashion value; the stiffer synthetic pieces show wear or pill sooner than premium brands.
- You want staples that restock — styles turn over fast, so a favorite may not come back.
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Why are H&M kids sizes labelled by height in centimeters?
H&M uses European, height-based sizing (for example 104 cm ≈ age 4), rather than US age labels. Our comparison converts it from real height, and you can switch this page between inches and centimeters with the toggle above the table.
Where can I buy H&M Kids?
On hm.com and in H&M stores. It’s direct-to-consumer, so it isn’t sold on Amazon.
My child is between H&M sizes — how do I choose?
Go by build: for a lean child the labelled size (or even down) usually works, while a broader child should size up for the narrow waist. Because the length runs long, a tall-and-slim child is exactly who H&M fits best.
What measurements do I need to size H&M Kids?
Height first, then the waist — the waist is where H&M runs narrowest, so it’s the measurement most likely to decide a between-sizes call. Chest helps on tops.