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Guides to children's clothing sizing, fabric and safety, family coordination and seasonal dressing, written and fact-checked by the PatPat editorial team.

Holidays & Occasions

What to wear for Christmas, Halloween, school photos and the beach.

Family in matching Christmas pajamas sitting by a decorated tree with their dog in a coordinating pet pajama set

Dog Christmas Pajamas: Size Chart, Fit Guide and How to Match the Whole Family

A family of five and their dog in matching gingerbread print Christmas pajamas on the living room floor

Family Christmas Pajamas: What Size to Order, and When

Mother holding her baby in a long-sleeve sun suit at the edge of an outdoor pool at sunset

Cute Baby Swimwear for Boys and Girls: Best Picks for Summer

Girl in a stars-and-stripes white dress and red hair ribbon standing on a lawn at golden hour before Fourth of July fireworks

Best Girls 4th of July Outfits for a Stylish Independence Day

Size & Fit

Size charts, how to measure, and how long each size actually lasts.

Chart comparing PatPat 2T at 33 to 35 inches with Carter's 2T at 35 to 36.5 inches on a height axis

Does PatPat Run Small? A Size-by-Size Comparison With the Chart You Already Own

Five PatPat baby pajamas laid out in size order from Newborn to 18M beside a tape measure

Baby and Kids Clothing Sizes: What Fits Now, and How Long It Lasts

Mother holding a newborn in a cream footed sleeper by a window, illustrating newborn versus 0-3 month sizing

When to Transition from Newborn Sleepers to 0-3 Month Sizes

Mother holding a white toddler t-shirt against her child to check if the 3T size is true to size

Why “True to Size” Doesn’t Mean Anything in Children’s Clothing

Fabric & Safety

Bamboo, organic cotton, certifications, and what US sleepwear rules require.

A folded pair of bamboo children's pajamas lying flat, with the yellow snug-fit safety hangtag and a tape measure beside it

Why Kids' Pajamas Have to Fit Snugly: The US Sleepwear Rules, Explained

Boy running across a grass pitch in a lightweight quick-dry sports top at golden hour

Why Cotton vs Polyester Matters More for Active Kids

Baby sleeping calmly in smooth bamboo zip footed pajamas in a bare crib, chosen for sensitive skin

A Complete Guide to Buying Baby Pajamas for Sensitive Skin

Mother carrying a newborn in a rear-facing infant car seat out of a hospital entrance on discharge day

The Coming Home Outfit: What the Car Seat Decides for You

Family Matching

Colour palettes, coordination formulas and planning a family photo.

Family of four in coordinated navy, rust and cream outfits standing together outdoors in autumn light

Family Photo Outfits: A Three-Color Method for Coordinating the Whole Family

Mother and daughter wearing matching dresses

Mommy and Baby Matching Outfits You'll Love for Photos and Everyday Wear

Family matching cotton tees in a tropical surf print, the kind of single accent piece a holiday capsule is built around

Resort Wear Outfits for Family Vacations: Matching Looks for Moms, Dads & Kids

Daddy and son bamboo viscose pajama set, the plain style that gets worn again after the occasion

Best Father and Son Matching Outfits That Make Dressing Easy

Age & Stage

Layette lists, toddler wardrobes and growth-spurt planning, newborn to 12 years.

Two-piece toddler outfit of a sleeveless top and printed trousers, the separates a capsule wardrobe is built from

How to Build a Grow-With-Me Wardrobe on a Budget

A two-piece toddler set with a soft waistband and flat seams, the construction that clothing-sensitive children tolerate

Why a Child Suddenly Hates Getting Dressed, and What Clothes Can Fix

A two-piece toddler sweatshirt and trousers set, the mid-layer and bottom half of a spring layering system

Dressing a Toddler for Spring: Three Thin Layers, Not One Thick One

Three-pack of lyocell baby bodysuits in solid colours, the plain base layers worn under everything from six months

Must-Have Baby Onesies for Every Stage: 0-3 Months and Beyond

Care & Wear Longer

Stain removal, washing bamboo and cotton, and keeping clothes good for the next child.

Two-piece kids outfit with a long-sleeve tee and printed trousers, the kind of everyday play clothing that takes the most stains

Stain-Proof Parenting: Fabrics and Tricks for Messy Kids

A four-piece set of plain white modal baby rompers folded together, the everyday layer that is outgrown fastest

What to Do With Outgrown Baby Clothes: Donate, Resell, Recycle or Bin

A five-pack of plain deep blue bamboo baby rompers, the smooth flat knit on which pilling shows most clearly

Why Baby Clothes Pill and Fade, and What Actually Prevents It

Baby girl two-piece dress set with headband, the kind of everyday cotton piece washed most often

How to Wash Baby Clothes: A Guide for Sensitive Skin and Long-Lasting Fabric

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