https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 12 Apr 2026 06:26:55 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920200 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:07:31 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2920200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>5 is for sure taller! Longer in length. My son is now 6 and we just tried on some VERY tight 5 pants today. Guess he needs to go shoppign! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920135 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 11:34:53 +0000 Bluemasonjar 2920135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DS is also in that transition place with sizing. He is on the shorter size so I did some 5T pants since they are a little shorter but also picked up some 5's to grow into. For tops we moved right into 5/small in boys so that he could wear them longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920120 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:00:34 +0000 josina 2920120@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks everyone! I had a pair of 6 slim skinny jeans from Children's place in the mail from a few days ago, so I'll see how those fit before I order anything else. (and report back since it varies so much!). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920118 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 13:23:41 +0000 bhbee 2920118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I’d go with the 5! My almost 6 year old is about that size and 6 swallows him up (in every direction, he’s fairly tall and slim) but 5T is too short. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920117 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 12:32:20 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2920117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@JennyPenny: this is my experience as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920114 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 11:26:58 +0000 JennyPenny 2920114@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>In our experience the non-T boy sizes fit a bit looser and longer than the T sizes. It feels as if they're cut to be similar to the "big boys" rather than the cute little boy clothes. So shorts are longer and t-shirts are looser. I don't feel like I've noticed a difference in pants. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920111 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:39:46 +0000 KT326 2920111@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Toddler sizes are usually made to accommodate a diaper/pull up so they are bigger in the bum area. </p> <p>Once you move up from toddler sizes the pants usually slim down and aren't as big in the waist/bum. T-shirts are slightly longer in the regular sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920110 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 10:20:45 +0000 MLE81 2920110@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I’m not mistaken, a size 5 fits larger than a 5T. My mom asked a sales associate about the difference between the “T” sizes and just the numbered sizes last year, and I believe she was told that the T sizes fit smaller. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920108 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 09:45:32 +0000 LadyDi 2920108@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh sizing! I don’t know if this is real but 5t things seem too small for my son but 5 is usually ok. He also wears some size 6. Depends on the brand really! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/difference-between-a-5t-and-5-boys#post-2920106 Thu, 29 Oct 2020 08:27:06 +0000 josina 2920106@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm doing some online shopping for DS and he needs to possibly move up to a 6 slim in pants... but now I'm questioning if I should order a 5 slim in boys instead?</p> <p>Specifically looking at Old Navy and Children Place. He usually wears the karate jeans in 5T but they're getting short on him. </p> <p>Anyone know the difference between the 5T and 5? </p>