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MSC archived stories - December 23, 2017

I know some of you send clothing (casual) items as DP to your child, but how do you tell the right size – do you use current height/weight measurements and age? I could use a "size chart" (e.g. childrensplace.com/us/content/size-chart), but wonder what other ways to tell this?

Also, have you experienced when you do shopping at child visits that they would rather try on at the store?

I believe any item choices made by the sponsor adds one more precious value to it than when chosen by the child/family.

Appreciate your thoughts.

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  1. chelaka16 March 2025 at 14:43

    What I did is went a size and a lot of these kids are smaller than average size kids

    December 23, 2017

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  2. chelaka16 March 2025 at 14:43

    For my first DP to Jasmin, I guessed her tee-shirt size based only on her age. I worried that it would be too small for her, but when she received it it turned out to be GIGANTIC on her. After that I started using their height and weight measurements instead of their age. It's still not an exact science, and different brands and stores of course size things differently. I've had good luck using this chart, though: http://www.bargainchildrensclothing.com/size-chart-2.html .. I ignore the "age" column and use the height and weight columns.

    December 23, 2017

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  3. chelaka16 March 2025 at 14:44

    Thanks Shannon. Had a look at both charts.. the best fit dress for Juliana is 6X 8.5/M, so will try something on her first!

    December 24, 2017

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  4. chelaka16 March 2025 at 14:44

    I used the online height/weight charts back in the days when I was sending Direct Packages, and I carefully noted the sizes of the clothes I sent. Then if I see a picture of the child wearing one of the things I sent her, I can check my notes to see what her size is now. Some things I sent 2-3 years ago I still see them wearing.

    December 24, 2017

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  5. chelaka16 March 2025 at 14:45

    Thanks for your input, Nancy Foster. The little ones grow very fast, but I know some sponsors have children at same age/look as their own, so picking the right size shouldn't be that difficult for them!

    December 24, 2017

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  6. chelaka16 March 2025 at 14:45

    I take their age and then I find some clothing that they can grow into because otherwise you will have to buy clothes for them a few times a year. So to avoid this, I always go two to four sizes up so that they grow into the outfit. For example, Jenifer is 9 years old so if I want to send some clothes, I take the 9 and then look for an outfit that is either a small to medium 9/10 or a small to medium 10/11 size(s).

    December 24, 2017

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  7. chelaka16 March 2025 at 14:46

    Good strategy, Jennifer! I think for older children height is an important factor (especially for dresses)

    December 24, 2017

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