For us, it is important that you find the right size immediately. This reduces unnecessary returns and reorders.
Measure your child and see our size guides under (almost) all items. We are working to have a detailed size guide for all clothes and shoes.
Many of our clothes are designed so that the child can grow into them - we call these smart features. Read more about it here.
Children's clothing
Geggamoja's clothes are true to size or tend to be larger. Our ambition is to always have an updated size guide on all our garments so you can measure specific garments for the right fit you desire.
In most cases when it comes to children's clothes, sizes are calculated based on centilong (cl). That is, how tall the child is in centimeters from head to toe. Our general advice is to choose the size closest to the child's height. For example, if the child is 97cm tall - then choose size 98/104.
The fit of children's garments is of course super important. We want the garment to fit well and not restrict the child in their movement and play, while it is always desirable that they do not outgrow the garment quickly. Children's clothes should never hinder natural movement. The size should have enough room for the child to jump, crawl, run, hang, cycle, climb, and go on all kinds of adventures. Imagine yourself wearing pants so long that they constantly fall down over your foot or having to shake your hands out of the sweater. So too big, too small is out, too tight is out - instead, we aim for the fantastic just right.
Pants should stay up when the child runs fast, end roughly at the ankle, and be roomy enough for the child to sit down. Geggamoja has cuffs on our soft pants, so there is room to grow without the child tripping over the leg ends. Leggings and tights can also be a bit larger. Jeans, on the other hand, should be bought to fit now, otherwise there is a risk they will be tight under shell clothes or too tight around the stomach.
The measurements in the size guides available on each product on the website refer to the measurement of the garment, i.e., the measurement of the sleeve on this specific sweater. This is so that you as a customer can decide how the garment should fit the child. An easy way to see which size you need is to take a garment from home that fits and measure it, then choose the matching size in our range.
Scale clothing
How should you think about the size of shell clothes? It is important that there is room for extra layers under the shell clothes. You should be able to wear an extra sweater and fleece under the shell jacket without it being tight over the shoulders. The child should be able to stretch their arms straight up without the stomach showing or the sleeves riding up over the wrists.
The size of the shell pants should also have room for mid-layers, and the child should be able to sit down without it being tight over the backside. Although it can be tempting to buy shell pants that are a bit large so the child can grow into them, it is important that the leg openings do not go down under the feet or shoes, as they can wear out unnecessarily.
Try with shoes and make sure it isn't tight when the footrests are attached under the shoes. A few high knee lifts, climbing onto a table, and crawling around a bit can usually be a good test to see if you have the right size.
To simplify the choice of outerwear, we have a number of guides that we recommend you read.
- If you don't know which outerwear to choose, you can read a guide for that HERE.
- If you want to learn more about the layer-on-layer principle, you can read HERE.
- If you want to know the difference between shell clothes and rainwear as well as their different functions, you can read HERE.
To choose the right size for children's clothing, we recommend measuring your child's height and comparing it with our size chart.
Our sizes are given in centimeters and represent the garment's size - that is, the length of the sleeve/pant leg on that particular garment.
If your child is between two sizes, choose the larger one for extra freedom of movement.
Clothes should fit comfortably without restricting the child's freedom of movement. Pants should not slip down or be too tight at the waist, and shirts and jackets should cover the entire body without being too large.
Use our size guide and measure your child to ensure the right fit.
When choosing outerwear, such as overalls and jackets, we recommend selecting a size that allows room for layering clothes underneath.
Check that the clothes are not too large so that the child does not trip, but still roomy enough to grow into during the season.
Children grow quickly, so it is good to check sizes every season.
Many children may need to update their wardrobe two to three times a year for the clothes to fit comfortably and suit the weather and activities.
A tip can be to choose adjustable garments that have, for example, elastic or buttons. Many of Geggamojas' garments have cuffs that can be folded up and down at the leg and sleeve ends to extend the usage time.
We also have bodysuits with "extended size," which means there are double rows of buttons in the crotch so you can adjust the fit.
Hats
When buying a hat, one option is to go by age. This is in most cases workable and fairly accurate. Of course, there are always exceptions where one has a larger or smaller head. Therefore, we recommend measuring the head circumference before choosing a size. Measure in the middle of the forehead and around the head to get the circumference at the widest point.
When you can fit a couple of fingers easily under the hat's edge, it is the right size. If the hat is too small, it will slide up or leave marks on the forehead. A hat that is too large is also not good because it will then fall down over the eyes and disturb playtime.
Geggamoja also has premature hats, which are suitable for newborn children or prematurely born babies. Check the product page to see specific measurements for them.
Thin hats in bamboo or cotton are very elastic. If your child's measurements fall between sizes, our recommendation is to buy the smaller size.
Here we have a guide about our different hats where you can see which hats are suitable for which seasons.
Sun hats and sun caps
When buying a sun hat, one option is to go by age. This is usually workable and fairly accurate. Of course, there are always exceptions where someone has a larger or smaller head. Therefore, we recommend measuring the head circumference before choosing a size. Measure in the middle of the forehead and around the head to get the circumference at the widest point.
Geggamoja has sun hats in cotton and bamboo as well as special UV hats and caps.
The sun hats are elastic. If your child's measurements fall between sizes, our recommendation is to buy the smaller size.
Shoes and boots
Shoes should not be bought too small because it prevents mobility - however, you need to be a bit observant because children tend not to say when the shoes are too small, but instead curl their toes and get used to that feeling.
The inner length in sneakers and lighter boots should be about 10-15 mm longer than the foot. For narrower summer shoes, 10mm is usually enough, especially if they lack Velcro or laces. When it comes to boots or winter shoes, you can approach 20 mm to make room for an extra sock or insole. Measure the inner length of the shoe with a shoe gauge or take out the insole and measure it. Measuring the underside of the shoe is not correct as it often extends much more than the inner length.
When is it time for new shoes?
When there is 5 mm left in the shoes, in front of the longest toe, it is time to buy new ones. That is how much space is needed so the toe does not hit the shoe.
Always check the inner length!
As we mentioned earlier, the inner length can vary greatly depending on the shoe model and brand. With us, there is a separate size guide on each product page of our different shoe models, to make it as easy as possible to find the right size. We recommend always measuring the feet and checking the inner length of the desired shoe before a purchase.
Foot length + desired mobility (recommended 10-15 mm) = the inner length you should look for!
How do you measure feet correctly?
1. Place a piece of paper on the floor and press it against the wall so it stays still (maybe a piece of tape would work well?).
2. Ask the child to stand on the paper with both heels pressed against the wall.
3. Draw a line straight from the tip of the longest toe. Some find it easier to use a book held in line with the toe and then draw along that edge.
4. Always measure both feet because they often differ slightly.
5. Now you have the measurement of the feet, based on the longest foot.
There are also real foot measuring tools to buy or at the shoe store, the most important thing is always to measure both feet and that the child stands upright. The best measurement is usually obtained in the evening/afternoon when the feet swell a bit from running around and getting warm. Small children may need to "stretch out" their toes a little to get a completely accurate measurement.
Do you have any questions about your purchase, wonder about a size, or just want to talk about children's clothes?
Email us: kundtjanst@geggamoja.com
Call: 08-7582882
