Quick answer: A kids size guide for wholesale orders helps a boutique choose which sizes to buy before the stock arrives. At Cherrysmock you read the chart for the exact garment type, split each design across several sizes, for example 30 pieces across 2T to 6, choose the larger size when in doubt and confirm sizes with sales before you pay.
A kids size guide for wholesale is a method for turning size charts and sales history into a size mix for a bulk order. A kids size guide for wholesale is also a shared reference, so your team and our sales team confirm the same sizes before production.
A clear kids size guide for wholesale orders saves you from returns, unhappy customers and unsold stock. Children grow fast, and sizing differs from one garment type to another, so choosing sizes for a bulk order needs a method. This guide shows how to use a kids size guide for wholesale orders with Cherrysmock, step by step, and where to find the size charts.
Why does a kids size guide for wholesale matter?
In retail, a parent can try on a dress in the shop. In wholesale, you commit to sizes before the clothes arrive. A wrong size mix leaves you with stock in sizes your customers do not buy. A good kids size guide for wholesale buyers helps you pick the right mix the first time.
Use this kids size guide for wholesale planning together with your sales history, your customers’ ages and the written size confirmation from our team. Together, these three inputs give you a reliable size mix for every order.
Why does the kids size guide for wholesale change by garment type?
Dresses, boys’ clothing, bubbles, sleepwear, bottoms, swimwear, coats, pullovers and underwear are cut differently, so one chart does not fit them all. Always read the chart for the exact garment type you plan to order. You can find every chart on our size chart page.
How do you choose sizes with a kids size guide for wholesale? 5 steps
Step 1: Open the right size chart
Go to the size chart for each garment type in your order. Do not use a dress chart for a bubble or a coat.
Step 2: Look at your own customers
Check which age groups buy most in your boutique or online shop. Your sales history is the best guide for your size mix.
Step 3: Split sizes across the order
Spread your quantity across several sizes instead of ordering one size only. Put more pieces in the sizes that sell fastest and fewer in the extremes.
Step 4: Choose the larger size when in doubt
Children grow quickly, and many smocked pieces are worn for more than one season. When a child sits between two sizes, the larger size is usually the safer choice.
Step 5: Confirm sizes with sales before you pay
Send your style list with sizes to our sales team and ask them to confirm it. This takes a few minutes and avoids mistakes in production. For the whole ordering process, read how to order wholesale smocked clothing.
Which sizing mistakes do kids size guide for wholesale buyers make?
Three mistakes appear again and again. Buyers order only the middle sizes, buyers use one chart for every garment type, and buyers skip the written size confirmation. Each one is easy to avoid with the steps above, and each one can leave you with stock that is hard to sell.
How do you test a kids size guide for wholesale with a small order?
If you are not sure about your size mix, start with a smaller order and learn from what sells. Our guide on a boutique trial order explains how to do it. You can also check the quality of finished pieces with the quality checklist.
Factory insight: The size that runs out first in most boutiques is the middle of the run, around 4T and 5, not the smallest or largest. When you split a design, put about half of the pieces into the two middle sizes, and keep the end sizes lean. Then reorder the middle sizes from ready-to-ship stock in 5 to 7 days if they sell through.
Kids size guide for wholesale: key facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ready-to-ship minimum | Ready-to-ship styles start from 10 pieces per design. |
| Ready-to-ship dispatch | In-stock styles ship in 5 to 7 days. |
| Group orders | A group order lets several boutiques share one hand-smocked design; it starts from 30 pieces per design and takes about 20 days. |
| Custom designs | A custom design takes about 30 to 35 days and comes with a free 2D mock-up before production. |
| Returns | Serious manufacturing defects can be reported within 7 days of delivery under the return policy; all other sales are final. |
| Transit time | Delivery after dispatch takes about 3 to 4 days to the US or Canada and 4 to 5 days to the UK or Europe. |
| Packing | Each piece is ironed, folded and bagged; a five-layer 50 x 50 x 50 cm carton holds about 150 standard dresses or sets. |
FAQ: Kids Size Guide for Wholesale Orders
Where do I find the size charts?
On the size chart page, organized by garment type.
What if a child is between two sizes?
Choose the larger size, because children grow fast.
Can sales confirm my sizes?
Yes. Send your list and ask the team to confirm it before you pay.
Does sizing differ by garment type?
Yes. Always use the chart for the exact garment type.
Ready to order? Send your style and size list through our contact page, or browse the wholesale smocked clothing collection first. For background on the craft, see smocking on Wikipedia.
How many pieces should I put in each size?
A common starting split for a 30-piece group order is 4 pieces in 2T, 6 in 3T, 8 in 4T, 7 in 5 and 5 in 6. Adjust it to your own sales history.
Can I mix sizes within the minimum order?
Yes. The minimum of 10 pieces for ready-to-ship styles and 30 pieces for group orders is per design, and you can split it across sizes.
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