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Size by height, in cm (top of each range)

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Four safety lines for the order

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Sizing by height
Safety points to write into the order
Fabric and weight
Hoods
Stock and colours
Next step

Short answer: buy children's robes by height in three or four sizes, with no drawstring at the hood or neck, a belt stitched to the robe at the back, and a fabric light enough for a child to wear after the pool.

Sizing by height

Size by height, in cm (top of each range)

XS, about age 3 to 598 to 110 cm

S, about age 5 to 7110 to 122 cm

M, about age 7 to 10122 to 140 cm

L, about age 10 to 13140 to 158 cm

Age labels mislead, because children of the same age vary a lot. Ask for sizes by height.

Size label	Fits height	Typical age
XS	98 to 110 cm	3 to 5
S	110 to 122 cm	5 to 7
M	122 to 140 cm	7 to 10
L	140 to 158 cm	10 to 13

Treat these as a starting point and confirm finished measurements with your supplier. Above about 158 cm, a small adult robe fits.

Safety points to write into the order

Four safety lines for the order

No drawstring or cord at the hood or neck

Belt stitched to the robe at the centre back

No loose buttons, toggles or trims

Dyes and finishes tested for skin safety

Rules on cords in children's clothing differ by market, and the strictest are in the EU, UK and US. Whatever your market, these choices keep you on the safe side:

No drawstring or cord in the hood or at the neck.
Belt stitched to the robe at the centre back, so it cannot be pulled out and used as a cord.
No loose buttons, toggles or decorations a small child could pull off.
Dyes and finishes tested for skin safety. Ask for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, which has its strictest limits for articles for babies and young children.

If you sell the robes in your shop, check the children's clothing rules of the country you sell in before you finalise the design.

Fabric and weight

Children run hot and get out of the pool constantly. A waffle or light terry robe at 300 to 400 GSM is comfortable and dries quickly between uses. Heavy velour is too warm and too heavy for small shoulders.

Hoods

A hood dries hair and children like them. It also adds fabric, drying time and cost. For pool and beach use a hood is worth it. For in-room robes it is optional.

Stock and colours

Family resorts usually stock two children's robes per family room in the most common size (often S or M), with other sizes held at the kids' club or on request. A colour or a small embroidered motif makes them easy to sort from adult robes in the laundry.

Next step

See our kids' bathrobe page for fabric options. Children's sizes are made to order, so send us the sizes and quantities you need and we'll confirm the minimum and price.