There are so many fabulous European clothing brands for children - Cakewalk, Oilily, Catimini, Clayeux, Pampolina, Jacadi, Jottum, Marese, Jean Bourget, Lili Gaufrette, Galipette, Floriane, Charabia, Tartine et Chocolat, to name just a few. Most of them are available at great prices on eBay. But the sizing is not the same as U.S. sizing and can be confusing. I have assembled the following guide to assist you in determining the correct size for your child.

US (yrs)         2-3           4-5        6-6X            7-8               10             12                14
UK (yrs)        2-3           4-5           6-7            8-9          10-11             12            14-16
Euro(cm)   86-92      98-104     110-116     122-128      134-140     146-152       158-164

Hanna Andersson
Hanna Andersson runs a bit differently – it is sized in centimeters even though it is an American brand.

Hanna size            Height          Weight                 Age
50 cm                  18-22 in.       6-12 lbs.             0-3 mos.
60 cm                  22-26 in.       10-16 lbs.           2-6 mos.
70 cm                  26-30 in.       14-21 lbs.           5-12 mos.
80 cm                  30-34 in.       20-27 lbs.           10-24 mos.
90 cm                  34-38 in.       26-33 lbs.           2-3½ yrs.
100 cm                38-42 in.       31-38 lbs.           3-5 yrs.
110 cm                42-46 in.       37-48 lbs.           4-6 yrs.
120 cm                46-50 in.       45-55 lbs.           6-8 yrs.
130 cm               50-54 in.        52-64 lbs.           7-10 yrs.
140 cm               54-58 in.        62-80 lbs.           9-11 yrs.
150 cm               58-62 in.        75-95 lbs.          11-13 yrs.
160 cm               62-66 in.        88-110 lbs.        12-teen

Hanna clothing tends to run a bit large so buying a size up to allow for growth is not recommended – the size chart usually works just fine.

Does It Run Large or Small?
To help guide you further, here is a small sizing chart for some popular brands, indicating whether they run true to size (T), Small (S), or Large (L). Keep in mind, of course, brands are not always consistent across items. The only way to be sure of a correct fit is to check measurements – ask your seller before you bid or buy, if you have any concerns.

Brand                      Runs  
Baby Graziella             T
Catimini                      S  
Charabia                     S 
Clayeux                      S 
Clo Clo                       B 
Floriane                      S 
Ikks                            B 
Kenzo                         S
Lili Gaufrette               S
Painting Red Rhinos     L
Petit Bateau                S
Petit Faune                 B
Petite Ourse               B

Some Tips for Searching
When searching for European brands, it is important to know how the sizes might be listed. Not every seller will include both the European and American size in the title (especially if the seller is overseas).
 
Because European sizing can vary from brand to brand, try searching first by brand name. Use the chart above to calculate which size you might need (find the size within the correct range). Then search again with the brand plus the size you are looking for.

When listing European brands for sale, it is very helpful to include both the US and European size in the title, so buyers will find your item no matter how they search it.

Thank you for reading my guide. I hope you found it useful!