General Sizing: Hats

As I've mentioned before, I list sizes by age and that can be somewhat arbitrary. I always try to give you the most accurate sizing information possible by also including the actual measurements. However, sometimes when I am given a custom request, the "size" asked for may not correspond to the measurements you and I are both thinking of. To help you figure out what size to be ordering, I put together this list*:

PREEMIES
1-2 lb (1 kg)	7.5-8 in circumference  3.5-4 in height	18-20 cm circumference 10 cm height
2-3 lb (1.4 kg)	8.5-10 in circumference 4 in height	22-25 cm circumference 10 cm height
4-5 lb (2 kg)	9-11.5 in circumference 4-4.5 in height	23-28 cm circumference 10-11 cm height
5.5-6 lb (2.7 kg)	11-12 in circumference 5-5.5 in height	28-30 cm circumference 3-15 cm height

BABIES
Newborn (0-3 months)	11.5-13 in circumference 5.5-6 in height	29-33 cm circumference 13-15 cm height
3-6 months	12-15 in circumference 6.5-7 in height	30-38 cm circumference 15-18 cm height
6-12 months	14-17 in circumference 7.5 in height	36-43 cm circumference 18 cm height
Toddler (1-3 years)	16-18 in circumference 8 in height	41-46 cm circumference 20 cm height

KIDS
Toddler (1-3 years)	16-18 in circumference 8 in height	41-46 cm circumference 20 cm height
3-10 years	17-18.5 in circumference 8.5 in height	43-47 cm circumference 22 cm height
Pre-teens	18.5-20 in circumference 9-10 in height	47-60 cm circumference 23-25 cm height

ADULTS
Teens	18.5-20 in circumference 9-10 in height	47-60 cm circumference 23-25 cm height
Women	19.5-20.5 in circumference 11 in height	50-52 cm circumference 28 cm height
Men	21-22 in circumference 11-11.5 in height	53-56 cm circumference 28-30 cm height

This is an approximation, but I try to follow this list as best I can when posting items.You will notice some ranges overlap; this is because head sizes vary, but my listings will usually have a concrete measurement listed. If there is a range in the listing, the fist number is from the piece being laid flat and the second is with some stretch to give you an idea of what size head it can comfortably fit (typically hats can stretch comfortably 2 inches beyond circumference).

I'll give you a quick break-down of how I measure head wear:

• Circumference is determined by laying the hat out flat, measuring across the widest part, and doubling the result.
• Height is determined by laying the hat out flat and measuring from the brim (does not include ruffles, earflaps, etc) to the highest point of crown.

*You can order by size or provide the actual measurements of your child's head. If you find measuring your child's head difficult (which is understandable, they can be quite squirmy) or are ordering for someone else's child, you can measure a hat that already fits or use my chart above to estimate what size you want.