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Baby Doll Size & Buying Guide

Baby Doll Size & Buying Guide

 

Baby dolls come in many different sizes and body shapes, which can make choosing the right clothes a little confusing. A small baby doll may need very different clothing from a medium or large baby doll, and even two dolls of approximately the same height can have different chest, waist, arm, and leg measurements.

At Doll Clothes Superstore, we offer baby doll clothes in a variety of sizes to help you find clothing for many popular baby dolls. This guide will help you determine your doll's size and choose the best section for finding clothes that fit.

 

How Do I Know What Size Baby Doll Clothes I Need?

 

Start by measuring the height of your doll from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet.

Height is a useful starting point, but it should not be the only measurement you consider. Baby dolls can have very different body shapes. Some have soft, rounded bodies, while others have slimmer vinyl or partially vinyl bodies.

For the best chance of a good fit, take a few simple measurements.

Height: Measure from the top of the head to the bottom of the feet.

Chest: Measure around the fullest part of the doll's upper body.

Waist: Measure around the doll's body where pants, shorts, or a skirt would normally sit.

Neck: Measure around the base of the neck. This can be helpful when choosing dresses, shirts, pajamas, and coats.

Body Length: Measure from the base of the neck down the doll's back toward the waist.

The size and position of the arms and legs can also affect how clothing fits, particularly pants, long sleeves, and one-piece outfits.

 

Bitty Baby & Medium Baby Dolls

 

If you have a medium-size baby doll, our Bitty Baby & Medium Baby Dolls section is a good place to begin your search.

This section includes clothing designed for Bitty Baby and other baby dolls with similar sizes and body proportions.

Because different brands of baby dolls can vary in shape even when their height is similar, check your doll's measurements before ordering, especially if you are purchasing clothing for a doll other than the models specifically mentioned in the product description.

 

Small Baby Dolls

 

Our Small Baby Dolls section is designed for smaller baby dolls that need clothing with shorter lengths and smaller body proportions.

When shopping for a small doll, pay particular attention to the chest and waist measurements as well as height. A short doll with a round baby-style body may require a different size than a taller, slimmer doll.

Smaller baby doll clothes are a fun way to create a complete wardrobe for little dolls that can sometimes be difficult to find clothing for.

 

Large Baby Dolls

 

If your doll has a larger or fuller body, visit our Large Baby Dolls section.

Large baby dolls generally require additional room through the chest, waist, arms, and legs. Measuring before ordering is especially helpful because large baby dolls can vary considerably in both height and body shape.

Check the individual product information for additional fit details whenever they are available.

 

Choosing Clothes for Baby Alive and Other Baby Dolls

 

Many families have popular baby dolls such as Baby Alive as well as dolls made by other manufacturers.

When a product is designed for a particular doll size or style, we include that information in the product description to help you choose.

Remember that the same doll brand may also be produced in more than one size. Knowing the name of your doll is helpful, but knowing its actual height and measurements is even better.

 

What Types of Baby Doll Clothes Are Available?

 

Our Baby Doll Clothes section includes a variety of styles for dressing baby dolls for everyday play and special occasions.

Depending on the size and our current selection, you may find dresses, pajamas and nightgowns, pants outfits, shorts, coats, costumes, and other clothing.

Having several different outfits allows children to change their baby's clothes for different activities and encourages imaginative play.

 

Dresses and Everyday Outfits

 

Dresses and casual outfits are wonderful basics for a baby doll wardrobe.

Loose-fitting dresses and gathered styles can be especially versatile for baby dolls because they may allow a little more room through the body.

Pants and shorts outfits are also great choices for everyday play, but be sure to check the doll's waist and leg proportions when determining fit.

 

Pajamas and Nightgowns

 

Bedtime clothing is a natural addition to a baby doll wardrobe.

Pajamas and nightgowns let children include their dolls in bedtime routines and imaginative play. They can also make especially nice gifts when paired with another outfit for daytime play.

 

Easy Dressing for Little Hands

 

If the clothing is being purchased for a child, consider how easily the outfit can be put on and removed.

Elastic waistbands, generous openings, and Velcro-style closures make changing clothes easier for small hands.

Easy-to-use doll clothing allows children to dress their dolls themselves and enjoy changing outfits as part of their play.

 

More Baby Doll Clothes

 

Can't find exactly what you're looking for in one of the main size sections?

Visit More Baby Doll Clothes for additional baby doll clothing choices and styles.

Because we carry clothing for many different sizes of dolls, checking more than one section can sometimes help you find just the right outfit.

 

Buying Baby Doll Clothes as a Gift

 

If you're buying baby doll clothes as a gift, try to find out the doll's size before choosing an outfit.

Knowing that someone owns a "baby doll" usually isn't enough because baby dolls are available in so many different sizes.

If possible, find out the doll's brand, height, and approximate body measurements. That information will make choosing clothing much easier.

 

Not Sure Where to Start?

 

If you aren't sure which section is right for your doll, begin by measuring the doll's height, chest, and waist.

Then determine whether your doll is best suited to our Small Baby Dolls, Bitty Baby & Medium Baby Dolls, or Large Baby Dolls clothing sections.

If you'd rather browse all the possibilities, visit Shop All Baby Doll Clothes to see our complete baby doll clothing selection.

Whether you're dressing a tiny baby doll, a Bitty Baby, a Baby Alive doll, or another favorite baby doll, taking a few measurements before shopping can make finding the right clothes much easier.

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