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Here’s how Tea Collection 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 Tea Collection at other brands?
Find your child’s Tea Collection 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.
| Tea Collection | Size twinssame number fits the same | Size strangerssame number, different cut |
|---|---|---|
| 439–42" | Columbia Kids↑ longerIl Gufo↓ shorter | |
| 542–45" | Il Gufo↓ shorterMagnetic Me↓ shorter | |
| 645–48" | Bonpoint↓ shorterIl Gufo↓ shorterColumbia Kids↑ longerConverse Kids↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterH&M Kids↓ shorter+3 more | |
| 748–50" | Converse Kids↓ shorterLevi's Kids↑ longerGarnet Hill↑ longerOld Navy↑ longerNext Kids↓ shorterThe North Face Kids↑ longer | |
| 850–53" | Il Gufo↓ shorterBonpoint↓ shorterU.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterGarnet Hill↑ longerLacoste Kids↓ shorterOld Navy↑ longer+3 more | |
| 1054–56" | ||
| 1256–59" | U.S. Polo Assn.↓ shorterMayoral↑ longerHanna Andersson↑ longerJacadi↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerRylee + Cru↑ longer+4 more | |
| 1459–63" | Mango Kids↑ longerPetit Bateau↑ longerMini Boden↑ longerH&M Kids↓ shorterCarter's↓ shorterGymboree↓ shorter+6 more |
In short
Where labels drift. The exceptions are the “strangers” above — e.g. at size 8, Il Gufo, Bonpoint, U.S. Polo Assn. cut the same number differently. Check those before you trust the label.
Bottom line: for most sizes, a Tea Collection 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 Tea Collection 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 Tea Collection’s own published chart; the notes here come from public parent discussion.
Tea Collection’s fit is inconsistent by garment. Parents find the dresses run large — a child stays in a size a long time, or can size down — while the pants and leggings run small, snug at the waist and short in the leg. The soft knits also shrink in the dryer, so cold-wash and hang-dry to hold the size. Older ‘red label’ and woven pieces run smaller than the newer knits, so it’s worth checking the specific item.
Based on anecdotal discussion from multiple publicly available online sources; your experience may differ.
Should you buy Tea Collection?
Consider it if…
- You want distinctive, globally-inspired prints — Tea Collection designs around cultures and travel, not mass-market graphics.
- You want soft, high-quality knits — premium fabric that’s comfortable and holds up when cared for.
- You want coordinated collections — seasonal lines designed to mix and match.
Think twice if…
- You’re price-sensitive — it’s premium ($$$), best bought on one of its sales.
- You want plain basics — it’s print-forward and design-driven, not a white-onesie brand.
- You want low-maintenance clothes — the premium knits reward careful washing, so it’s not a toss-in-any-load brand.
Skip the cross-referencing — let Little & Youth do it.
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How should I wash Tea Collection to avoid shrinking?
Cold water and hang- or low-drying protects the soft knits; high heat is what shrinks them. Because the knits can shrink and the fit already varies by piece, gentle washing is the difference between a size that lasts and one that tightens.
Is Tea Collection worth the premium price?
For its signature globally-inspired prints and soft, durable knits, long-time buyers tend to say yes — especially on sale, and because the quality hands down. If you mainly want plain basics, cheaper brands cover that.
What measurements do I need to size Tea Collection accurately?
Tea Collection publishes height, weight, head in its size chart. Height is the primary driver on this chart.
Where do I buy Tea Collection?
Tea Collection is sold on its own site and on Amazon, so you can pick the marketplace you prefer.