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Baby size 68 to age

Size 68 means 68 cm of height — that fits a baby of roughly 4–6 months. European baby clothing is sized by height in cm, not age.

68 cmheight it fits
~4–6 monthstypical age
63–68 cmheight range

Who size 68 fits

EU sizes go up in steps of 6 cm, and the number is the top of the range. So size 68 is made for a baby between 63 and 68 cm tall. The next size up is 74 (6–9 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
7469–74 cm6–9 months
8075–80 cm9–12 months
8681–86 cm12–18 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 74 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 68?

Size 68 fits a baby about 68 cm tall, roughly 4–6 months.

What does baby size 68 mean?

It’s the height in centimetres: size 68 fits a baby up to 68 cm.

What height fits size 68?

About 63–68 cm. Each EU size covers 6 cm and the number is the top of the range.

What size comes after 68?

Size 74, for 6–9 months.

Is size 68 the same in the UK and US?

No — UK and US shops usually label children’s clothes by age. Look for the 4–6 months label, but check the height on the garment’s size chart.