Measure your Kids

Best Tip: Measure your Kids

Yes, I am that anal.

Recently, when we were at a school jacket exchange event, I was picking out a coat for my son. He wasn’t with me, so I couldn’t have him try it on.

What’s a mom to do?

I dug in my purse. I pulled out a cloth tape measurer and measured the arm length. Then, I pulled out a chart (scribbled on a scrap piece of paper).

On it, I have recorded all the kids’ sizes:
– Arm length
– Inseam
– Shoe size

I measured the coat.
I checked my chart.
BINGO. It would fit (and it does).

While doing this, I had a few moms look at me in wonder. Yes, I am that anal.
But, it is a great tip, and makes shopping a whole lot easier!

Just remember to update the chart every few months!