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L.L. Bean Kids
Here’s how L.L. Bean 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 L.L. Bean Kids at other brands?
Find your child’s L.L. Bean 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.
| L.L. Bean Kids | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| 12M28.5–30.5" | ||
| 18M30.5–32.5" | ||
| 24M32.5–34" | Bobo Choses↑ longerNew Balance Kids↑ longerEddie Bauer↑ longerJacadi↑ longerTommy Hilfiger Kids↑ longer | |
| 2T34–36.5" | Macy's Epic Threads↓ shorterMacy's First Impressions↓ shorterWalmart Wonder Nation↓ shorterGerber Childrenswear↓ shorter | |
| 3T36.5–38.5" | ||
| 4T38.5–41.5" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 5T41.5–43.5" | Tommy Hilfiger Kids↓ shorter | |
| 438–41" | ||
| 541–44" | Polo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longer | |
| 644–46.5" | Columbia Kids↑ longerBrooks Brothers Kids↑ longerPolo Ralph Lauren Kids↑ longerBonpoint↓ shorterFabletics↑ longerGap Kids↑ longer+6 more | |
| 746.5–50.5" | Levi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerThe North Face Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↓ shorterEddie Bauer↑ longer+6 more | |
| 850.5–52.5" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longerLacoste Kids↓ shorterOld Navy↑ longer+3 more | |
| 1052.5–55" | Columbia Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJanie and Jack↑ longer+6 more | |
| 1255–58" | Mayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longerMango Kids↑ longer+13 more | |
| 1458–61" | Mango Kids↑ longerPetit Bateau↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerConverse Kids↑ longerLacoste Kids↑ longerLevi's Kids↑ longer+6 more |
In short
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 4, Columbia Kids, Kohl's Jumping Beans, Little Planet by Carter's cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a L.L. Bean 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 L.L. Bean 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 L.L. Bean Kids’ own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
L.L.Bean runs true to size to slightly large, with a roomy cut. Parents find it fits true or a touch generous — no need to size down — and the outerwear in particular leaves room for a sweater or fleece underneath. It’s classic New England outdoor wear built to last, so buy your child’s usual size and count on a bit of layering room.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy L.L. Bean Kids?
Consider it if…
- You want bombproof outerwear and basics — L.L.Bean is built for hard winters and hard everyday wear.
- You want quality that’s backed — L.L.Bean is known for standing behind its products, part of why its gear lasts through multiple kids.
- You want classic, timeless style — practical, no-nonsense outdoor pieces that don’t chase trends.
Think twice if…
- You shop on Amazon — L.L.Bean sells direct; you’ll buy on llbean.com or in its stores.
- You want trendy or dressy — it’s outdoorsy and practical, not fashion-forward or occasion wear.
- You’re price-sensitive — it’s mid-tier; the durability and guarantee soften the cost over time.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
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Should I size up in L.L.Bean for layering?
Not usually — it already runs true to slightly large with room built in, so your child’s usual size typically leaves space for a fleece underneath. Only size up if you want it to last two seasons.
Is L.L.Bean worth it for kids?
For outerwear and hard-worn basics, parents tend to say yes — it’s durable, backed by the brand’s guarantee, and hands down well, which spreads the cost over years or multiple kids.
What measurements do I need to size L.L. Bean Kids accurately?
L.L. Bean Kids publishes height, weight, chest, waist, hip in its size chart. Height is the primary driver, and the chest/waist figures let you confirm body fit for a child between sizes.
Where do I buy L.L. Bean Kids?
L.L. Bean Kids is sold direct and through select retailers — it isn’t carried on third-party marketplaces like Amazon.