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Baby size 50 to age

Size 50 means 50 cm of height — that fits a baby of roughly newborn. European baby clothing is sized by height in cm, not age.

50 cmheight it fits
~newborntypical age
up to 50 cmheight range

Who size 50 fits

EU sizes go up in steps of 6 cm, and the number is the top of the range. So size 50 is made for a baby up to 50 cm long. The next size up is 56 (0–2 months).

SizeHeightTypical age
50up to 50 cmnewborn (0–1 month)
5651–56 cm0–2 months
6257–62 cm2–4 months
6863–68 cm4–6 months
Age is only a rough guide — babies of the same age can be a whole size or two apart. Their height in cm is the size. Right at the top of the range? Size up to 56 so it lasts.

Measure in one minute

Lay your baby flat on a firm surface, legs gently straightened, and measure from the top of the head to the heel. Round up to the nearest size — never down.

Full EU size-to-age chart

Size (cm)Typical age
50newborn (0–1 month)
560–2 months
622–4 months
684–6 months
746–9 months
809–12 months
8612–18 months
921½–2 years
983 years
1044 years
1105 years
1166 years
1227 years
1288 years
1349 years
14010 years
14611 years
15212 years
15813 years
16414 years
17015 years
17616 years

Frequently asked questions

What age is size 50?

Size 50 fits a baby about 50 cm tall, roughly newborn.

What does baby size 50 mean?

It’s the height in centimetres: size 50 fits a baby up to 50 cm.

What height fits size 50?

About up to 50 cm. Each EU size covers 6 cm and the number is the top of the range.

What size comes after 50?

Size 56, for 0–2 months.

Is size 50 the same in the UK and US?

No — UK and US shops usually label children’s clothes by age. Look for the newborn label, but check the height on the garment’s size chart.