https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 04 May 2026 17:32:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083373 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 12:19:22 +0000 MrsKoala 2083373@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>18 month in Carter's is actually huge on my almost-13 month old and he's already grown out of 12 months so I'd be worried that it'd be too big. My kiddo is 23 lbs if that gives you an idea. He's still wearing his 6-9 month swimsuit and it fits really well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083323 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:54:17 +0000 ShootingStar 2083323@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Last year I got DS a rashguard and trunks for our trip to FL when he was 4 months and sized up, maybe to a 9m? It was big on him but still looked really cute. And then he ended up wearing it the few times we needed a swimsuit over the summer. So I say size up, it'll still look cute and it'll last longer. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083309 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 11:46:37 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2083309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For us, LO is always smaller in shorts than tops, so my LO will be wearing 2T tops this summer and prob 9 mo shorts. I'd probably just keep it and get an extra set of shorts that are 12 mo. If the top is large it won't matter too much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083154 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:17:28 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 2083154@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would get both. I'm not too picky with clothing but I agree that for swim wear they look better in the correct size. I also think it's convenient to have more than one if you are in water a lot. Sometimes one hasn't finished drying when you want to go in the water again and it's no fun to put on a wet swim suit. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083128 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 10:05:09 +0000 Mamasig 2083128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I voted keep the 18 month size. But my boys are on the huge side. My 26 pound 9 month old is currently outgrowing his 18 month clothes from Carter's. I always prefer bigger. I'd rather him grow into it than out of it. </p> <p>But I also have about 4-5 swimsuits for the summer, so I would just buy both sizes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083051 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:22:27 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2083051@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At nine months my 99%er was wearing 12 or 18 in Carters depending on the item.<br /> Two suits sounds about right. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083048 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:19:29 +0000 LBee 2083048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@swurlygurl: I kid you not, that is what I was just thinking.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083039 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:15:41 +0000 swurlygurl 2083039@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Well, it sounds like you just need to have TWO swimsuits ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083013 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 09:03:10 +0000 Smurfette 2083013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think Carter's runs big in general. But given it is a swimsuit, I would keep it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2083007 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:59:56 +0000 Ash 2083007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think 18 month sounds too big. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2082999 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:58:11 +0000 twodoghouse 2082999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Blake sounds about the same size right now. He wears 12 month Carter's right now, although he's usually a size down in bottoms. I think by summer, Blake will mostly be in 18 month Carter's although his growth has really started to slow down (he's 9 month now). My guess is the swimsuit you got T will be too big in May, but fit great by August. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2082996 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:55:50 +0000 LBee 2082996@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The poll is currently 50/50. I now don't feel as stupid with my confusion / back and forth. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2082981 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:47:13 +0000 Bao 2082981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always size up with Carter's. Keep it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2082975 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:45:05 +0000 Mamaof2 2082975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>rash guards should be fitted not baggy - I would think an 18 month would be way too big! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2082968 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:39:18 +0000 loveisstrange 2082968@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>You generally size up for swimwear anyway. It'll be fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2082966 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:37:56 +0000 ValentineMommy 2082966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Unfortunately, he will probably fit the 12 month at the beginning of summer and the 18m at the end of summer, but it's hard to say!</p> <p>My DS has always been big (born over 9 pounds and always in the 95+%) and has always fit the "right" age/size in Carters. So at 18m, he wore size 18m.</p> <p>I think it also depends on the build of your little guy. I think Carters runs a bit short and a lot wide. Since my dude is tall and thin, babyGap always fit him better.</p> <p>Long story short, it's hard to say!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/sizing-help-carters#post-2082952 Tue, 24 Feb 2015 08:30:20 +0000 LBee 2082952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Help! I ordered a bunch of stuff from Carter's a few weeks ago and I'm currently obsessing about whether I got the right size. </p> <p>I ordered an 18 month for his swimsuit and rash guard. At the beginning of summer, T will be 9 mos (he was born in August). We live in the South so summer is usually May to September. </p> <p>He is currently wearing 9 mos Carter's and is in a mix of 6 and 9 mos in other brands. He is about 19 pounds. He is in the 75th percentile for weight and 80th percentile for height. </p> <p>Would you send back the swimsuit and rash guard for 12 mos or keep the 18 mos? </p> <p>Some factors:<br /> 1. He will be spending TONS of time in / near water - we have a pool and a lake house. Don't judge, but I want him to look adorable... I worry a huge swimsuit will impact this.<br /> 2. He has grown like gang busters his entire life. To put his current weight in perspective, he was born 6 lbs 13 ozs.<br /> 3. He is EBF - I think this plays a role in growth slow down, but I'm not sure?<br /> 4. We will have access to a pool in the fall. </p> <p>Thoughts? If you got through this, thank you - I realize this isn't a big deal, but I have been obsessing (first time mom problems / first world problems) </p>