How To Find the Correct Size Toddler Belt

How to Find the Correct Size Toddler Belt

There are many benefits to using a toddler belt. They can help clothing fit more comfortably, make potty training easier, and prevent your child from wiggling out of clothing. When shopping for a toddler belt, many parents wonder how to find the right size for their child. The right belt size for your child will vary based on what type of belt you are purchasing and your child's body. The following are a few tips that you can use to help find a properly fitting belt.

As you would with an adult belt, you will want to measure your child’s waist. You can either use a flexible measuring tape or you can use a piece of string that you will then measure using a ruler. Have your child stand in front of you with both feet flat on the floor and arms hanging naturally at the sides. Wrap the measuring tape or string around your child’s waist, over the clothing. Remember that toddlers often have naturally round bellies, so you will want to find your child’s waist by adjusting his or her pants to where they should sit, and then measure at that point. Measuring this way will give your child enough room to grow into the belt while still ensuring that it fits right away.

The next step is to look at what type of toddler belt you want to purchase. Some versions, such as elastic belts and those with a D-ring type buckle can be adjusted to fit almost any child, so you can shop based on a wide range of sizes. There are also belts available that feature Velcro or other types of adjustable buckles that will fit children of many different sizes. Try not to purchase a belt with an exceptionally long tail however, as this can become a safety hazard if it gets caught on playground equipment or furniture as your child plays.

If you are looking for a more traditional belt that features a buckle and several holes, consider how long your child is likely to use their new belt. To get the longest use from a toddler belt, purchase one where the waist measurement makes the belt fit on the second smallest hole. This will give your child up to four or five inches to grow, ensuring that your new toddler belt gives you months (or even a year!) of usefulness. If you measured your child’s waist size with a string, it can be helpful to bring it along if you shop in a retail store for a belt.

Once you have purchased a toddler belt, remember that if it doesn’t fit properly, most manufacturers will allow you to exchange it for a different size. If the belt is too large, you may consider just storing it until it fits correctly as children often grow very quickly. Toddler belts can be a mom’s best friend when it comes to making clothing fit their children more properly.

Choosing a toddler belt that fits just right will not only make your child’s clothing fit well, it will also be easier for you (or your child) to work with at potty or diaper changing time.