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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.

Toddler in snug-fitting bamboo pajamas listening to a bedtime story with a parent in a softly lit nursery

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

Color 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 of four in coordinated cream, navy and terracotta resort wear walking on a beach at golden hour

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

Best Father and Son Matching Outfits That Make Dressing Easy

Best Father and Son Matching Outfits That Make Dressing Easy

Age & Stage

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

Mother and toddler sorting a neutral capsule wardrobe of folded kids clothes in an open dresser drawer

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

Happy preschooler proudly dressed in soft joggers and sweatshirt in a sunny bedroom, parent smiling in background

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

Toddler dressed for spring in layers, a cotton top and jacket, running through a blossoming park

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

Baby in a soft long-sleeve bodysuit on a sunlit bed beside baby bodysuits folded in growing sizes

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.

Toddler in a dark printed top eating purée while a parent blots the sleeve with a muslin cloth

Stain-Proof Parenting: Fabrics and Tricks for Messy Kids

Mother sorting outgrown baby clothes into baskets on the floor with her toddler by a sunny window

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

Mother folding soft pastel baby bodysuits and sleepers by a bright laundry room window

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

Mother folding freshly washed baby clothes by a sunny window while her baby lies beside her

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

Inside PatPat

How our collections are designed and tested, and stories from the families who wear them.

Mother gently holding her sleeping newborn wrapped in a white muslin swaddle by a sunlit window

Why We Donated 2,000 Newborn Essentials, and Why That Number Is Small

The whole family dressed in coordinated outfits, sits together on the porch steps during the golden hour.

Five Families on Matching Outfits, and the Three Things We Did Not Expect

Mommy & Me Polka Dot Wrap Ruffle Dress

What a Parenting Product Award Actually Means, and What It Costs

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