Aren’t picking out tiny little baby clothes so much fun?! Everything’s so tiny! And itty bitty shoes…The cutest! I loved getting adorable little onesies at baby showers and imagining my baby wearing them.
But, what I didn’t know was that my baby was going to be very chunky and not fit into most of what I had received at those showers! So, I went on a mission from store to store to find brands and clothing that would fit my baby comfortably!
My big baby boy was wearing 18 to 24-month clothes at only 6 months old! He was probably 28 pounds by 9 months old. When I would go places with him, people would always make comments like…How old is he? How much does he weigh? What does his doctor say about him being so big?
My son was off the charts for percentile as far as weight, but our pediatrician was not worried. She said he was healthy!
With my baby being much bigger than his age-sized clothing, I had such a hard time finding clothes that would fit him right! Here’s what finally worked for him!
Baby Clothes For A Chunky Baby: Tips, Brands, & Products That Fit!
Chunky Baby Clothes: Onesies
Carter’s Baby Boys’ 8-Pack Short-Sleeve Bodysuits, Assorted Pack, New Born
Carter’s Baby Girls’ 8-Pack Short-Sleeve Bodysuits, Assorted Pack, New Born
- I love Carter’s Onesies, they are soft and have cute patterns!
- We had to buy sizes much bigger than his age for them to fit. They fit comfortably even though the onesies were a little long. My sweet boy was chunky and short!
- Attention! MOM HACK: Even with bigger-sized onesies, the sleeves might be too tight around the cuffs of the arms on short sleeves or the wrists with long sleeves. Just loosen the seam around the bottom of the sleeves and problem solved! Just stretch it out with your hands!
Chunky Baby Clothes: Pants
Carter’s Baby Boys 2 Pack Pants, Black/Blue, NewbornSimple Joys by Carter’s Baby 4-Pack Pant, Gray Stripe, 0-3 Months
- All jeans and khakis we tried would not work for my son. Since he had to wear much bigger size clothes for his waist, the length of the pants were all wayyyyy too long. And who wants to pay to get pants hemmed for a growing baby? Not me!
- The only kind of pants he wore were sweatpants. They still look just fine dressed up with a nice shirt and cute little shoes for special occasions. You need this kind that has stretchy cuffs at the bottom, you can roll them up around the ankles so they won’t hang over your baby’s feet! Just size way up and fold those ankle cuffs up!
Chubby Baby Clothes: Socks
Fruit of the Loom Baby 6-Pack All Weather Crew-Length Socks, Mesh
- Now finding socks were by far the most difficult! Most of the socks we found were WAYYY too tight around his ankles. I tried getting bigger socks to fit his ankles but then they were too long on his cute, chubby little feet.
- These socks are all he wore for his first year. Fold them down over baby’s ankles if they come up too high. You may still need to size up, but folding the ankle part down helps the socks not be too floppy!
Chunky Baby Clothes: Bibs!
Aden + Anais Burpy Bib, 100% Cotton Muslin
- Most bibs we had were too tight around his neck and there was no way I wanted ANYTHING snug around his little neck. These bibs worked best out of all the drool bibs we tried, and we tried A LOT.
- The great part about these bibs is that they are large and are also burp cloths! Use them on your shoulder to burp your baby and then snap it around their necks when needed for a bib. It will completely cover their shoulders too!
- After taking my baby from store to store to try on bibs and finding nothing that would fit him, I ordered these on Amazon! And they worked!
Chubby Baby Clothes: Shoes
New Balance Kid’s 680 V6 Alternative Closure Running Shoe, Candy Pink,New Balance Kid’s 680 V6 Alternative Closure Running Shoe
- I used Amazon wardrobe to order A LOT of shoes to determine which brand and sizes would work! My son’s foot was so wide that it was hard to find shoes that we could wiggle his foot into!
- We had the same problem that we did with socks. We would try bigger-sized shoes but then they would be too long. Then they were just floppy and looked like clown shoes. Haha!
- The winner for us was New Balance Extra Wide shoes! Not too many brands carry toddler and kid shoes that come in WIDE and EXTRA WIDE sizes. Way to go New Balance! They come in several different colors too!
- It also has a velcro strap, so no tying shoelaces!
Chunky Baby Clothes: Shorts
The Children’s Place Baby and Toddler Boys French Terry Fashion ShortsThe Children’s Place Toddler Boys Performance Basketball Shorts 2-Pack
- Most shorts that I tried on my son looked like pants because they were so long. I had to order bigger sizes to fit his waist so then the length would end up almost hitting the floor.
- The Children’s Place terry shorts and basketball were shorter on my son than other brands and therefore didn’t look so much like pants on him.
- They are also very reasonably priced and last a long time. My youngest son has been wearing these shorts that were once his older brothers.
- The logo on the basketball shorts peeled off after it had been washed and dried many times but didn’t leave any residue behind, it just peeled off and you can’t tell it was ever there.
Hanes Ultimate Baby Flexy Clothes
Hanes baby boys Ultimate Flexy 5 Pack Short Sleeve Bodysuits Bodystocking, Blue Stripe, 0-6 Months USHanes Ultimate Baby Flexy 3 Pack Adjustable Fit Knit Jogger Pants, Blue Stripe, 0-6 MonthsHanes unisex baby Ultimate Flexy Ankle Length 8-pack Socks, Blues, 0-6 Months US
- Amazon has such a fantastic return policy that these products are worth ordering to see what you think. The Hanes Ultimate Baby Flexy clothes are made from cotton, polyester, and spandex.
- This line of products is made for babies to be able to wear for longer because the material has a good amount of stretch to it. The sizes come in 6-month increments because your baby is supposed to be able to wear them longer.
- I ordered the onesies and pants for my son but ended up returning both. The pants were too long and the cuff didn’t fold up easily like the pants I listed above.
- I returned the onesies because I preferred the material of the carter’s onesies better. However, these are just my preferences. This line was able to fit my son, I just preferred my other suggestions better. Buy them and if you don’t like them, return them like I did.
Chunky Baby Clothes: Heavy Jacket
- Unfortunately, I don’t have a link for this one, but we found a puffy jacket for our chubby baby at Walmart! We originally ordered this Amazon Essentials Toddler Puffer Jacket when my baby was one year old in a size 2T, however, we returned it.
- The Walmart jacket was very similar to the Amazon jacket and half the price! We got a size 2T because he was wearing lots of layers underneath the jacket when we were outside. We also bought a matching puffy jacket for our oldest son!
Chunky Baby Clothes Conclusion:
We’ve also been able to use the same size clothes for over a year! That helps take away some of the sting of not getting to use so many of those cute clothes I got as gifts. My son went from wearing 3 to 6-month clothes to 18 months! Now my son is back on the growth charts for his weight!
Mom Tip for Chubby Baby Clothes:
In your excitement for baby, don’t take off all the tags and wash EVERYTHING you get in Dreft right away. I could have returned a ton of clothes and gotten sizes we could have used instead. When I was pregnant I didn’t even think that my baby might never wear certain sized clothes. Well, now I know! ♥
My back always hurt from carrying that little sack of taters around! But of course, I think he is the cutest little chunk I’ve ever seen!
I hope these tips help you in your search for dressing your chunky baby as well!
We moms with Mega-Babies have to stick together! 🙂
Frequently Asked Questions for Chubby Baby Clothes:
“How Old Was Your Baby When He Thinned Out?”
He was back on the percentile charts around 2 years old. It took him until he was 15 months to walk, probably because he was so big. However, once he started walking he lost weight. I stopped breastfeeding at 15 months too so that probably caused him to slim down some too.
“Is it OK for baby to wear clothes too big?”
This is a great question because I mention sizing up on clothes many times throughout this post, however, you want to make sure none of the clothes you are putting your baby in could be a suffocation risk.
This is especially important for sleepwear. Check out this post about Halo sleepsacks that are great for babies (even chunky ones!) to sleep in that will keep them warm safely.
Shopping for Chunky Baby Clothes on Amazon:
If you haven’t shopped using Amazon Wardrobe, now is the time. You can order up to 8 eligible items and try them on BEFORE you buy, then only pay for what you want to keep! I mentioned doing this for my son’s shoes when I wasn’t sure what would work for him.
Order shoes, onesies, pants, etc in all different sizes to be sure you are getting the best fit for your baby. The information for Amazon Prime Wardrobe is here.
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Thanks for the tips! My baby boy is the same way 6m and 26lbs.
I hope some of these work for you too! Thanks for reading!
Omg. I thought I was the only one. My 8.5 month old weighs 24lbs and has been wearing 18 month clothes for the last month or so and some of the brands are still tight on his super chunky tight. Socks are the craziest. Thanks a bunch for this list.
Thank you for reading. Chunky babies are the cutest!
Omg thankyou so much, my 6 month old son is 6 months old and weighs 27.6 pounds and I have found it such a struggle getting clothes that will fit him I go up in sizes the sometimes fit his thighs but then to long on the legs and don’t get my started on socks 🤣 thanks so much for sharing this. X
Thanks for reading. Chunky babies are the cutest!
It’s my little granddaughter, she is 9 months and can wear 24 months… Thank you for the info. Now I have to tell mommy, I don’t think she wants to realize her baby is just bigger than her age. I told her daddy. He agrees. Thank you
I think chunky babies are all SO adorable. Thanks for reading!
Great tips! My almost 9 mo old is just shy of 30 lbs. lots to love 🤗
I wanted to say thanks. My 6 month old is 26lbs and also in 18-24 month stuff. I haven’t been to worried because we have been stuck in house with covid going on but I am.sick to my stomach how much money was wasted on stuff he just never even had a chance to wear. He went from 3-6 months to 12_18 months. Its crazy. People also don’t realize how much harder it is to dress a chubby baby. This is my 4th child so I know. Lol.
I really do appreciate this info. So thank you.
Thanks for reading and commenting! You’re right, it can be so difficult to find clothes that fit right! My 2nd child is 6 months right now and only 18 pounds, so much smaller than his older brother was. My back always hurt from lifting my oldest, but those chunky rolls were so adorable.
Thank you so much for posting this. We have been in 24 month size for about 2.5 months now. My son is 11 months!!
What do I do from here in terms or shorts for him? 24 months stretchy pants fit him well right now.. but I’m concerned about summer. Do I really order 3t or 4t and just roll them up? He’s going to look so silly. But that’s where my thinking is right now, lol! Thanks in advance 🙂
Thanks for reading. My son looked so silly with shorts on because they looked like really wide-legged pants. He wore a lot of rolled-up basketball shorts with untucked t-shirts that would cover up that they were rolled!
OH! That is perfect. Thank you so, SO much. Seriously! 🙂
When did your little one thin out (get back on his growth chart)? I have a 17 pound 3 month old and everyone keeps saying she will thin out (she is EBF so I feel like I am responsible for her hugeness!), but curious when.
Thank you for the info you shared! It is helpful.
He was back on the percentile charts around 2 years old. It took him until he was 15 months to walk, probably because he was so big. However, once he started walking he lost weight. I stopped breastfeeding at 15 months too so that probably caused him to slim down some too.
Thank you!! My girl has 99th percentile thighs and nice strong arms so we are looking for roomier clothes. I appreciate your ideas and body positive comments about healthy babies.
Thanks for your tips, is good to know that there are other moms out there with similar problems to mine. I’m from Bulgaria and here is even more difficult to find clothes that fit. My boy is 9 months and i buy 2-3 years size and even those clothes don’t fit always. Could you recommend which brand winter coat would be OK?I wasted my money already on 2 different coats and they are just too tight. I feel sorry for my little bear.
Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. We bought both of our son’s winter coats at Walmart. They are the jackets that are puffy on the outside. My youngest’s coat has sleeves that can be folded over his hands so his hands are completely covered too.
My baby is the same! He’s been wearing 18 months since he was 5 months. I’m having a hard time finding shorts for him because of his thick thighs. Do you have any recommendations?
Hi, thanks for this post! My 3rd baby came out huge, he’s not actually very chunky but just big. So I was excited when I read your son was 6mo and 20+ lbs and wearing 18-24mo clothes, because that’s where we are! You didn’t mention what you started to dress him in after he capped out the 24mo size—I hate that t-shirts ride up all the time, but is there really no other option once they’re out of that size? I’m trying to see ahead to when mine is 9-12 months and still very much a baby, and therefore onesies are so ideal for everyday dress. Hope that makes sense!
Thanks for reading. My son stayed in 24 months for a very long time. When he was walking at 15 months, I switched to size 2t and did shirts and gym shorts/sweatpants. He stopped gaining weight so rapidly once he started walking so I got to use 24 months and size 2t clothes until he turned 3! It was great not having to buy clothes for awhile. Maybe your baby will follow that trend and you’ll get to use your 18-24 month onesies until he/she is ready for shirts. You could also check out those Hanes Flexy Onesies because they are supposed to have stretch to them and could last longer.
I was wondering if any chunky baby mommas could help me out. My son is about to be 5 months in a week. He is 20 pounds and has the biggest thighs! He currently wears 18-24 month clothes(Carter’s onesies, I agree fit the best). This post was very helpful for the upcoming months of cold weather. We are struggling hardest with diapers that fit his thighs without cutting into him at the tabs ?! Any suggestions, Huggies size 4 and 5 are cutting him, pampers have smaller leg holes tried pampers cruisers but they don’t hold as much.
Hello! Since writing this post, we’ve welcomed chunky baby #3. She is very similar and is 6 months and weighs 19 pounds. She’s not very long and has the sweetest, but giant, thighs. She’s in 12 month clothes that are very long on her, but necessary for her legs to fit in. We are currently using Huggies little movers size 4. The tabs were rubbing her in a size 3 and I moved up and she has been fine. My suggestion would be to keep going up in sizes and then using the tabs to make them tighter to fit, not exposing it to any skin that could rub.