Are you a first-time parent, or a relative or friend to one? Do you dread shopping for baby clothes because you don't know how to read the sizes? It's ok. Believe it or not, you are not alone. Just visit the children's section of your favorite department store and look at all of the bewildered faces around you. They too are struggling to find the right size clothing for the little one in their life.

Don't let your frustrations ruin the excitement surrounding this joyous event. Here are some tips to keep in mind when you are shopping for baby clothes:

• Most baby clothing sizes are based on age. The age ranges are: preemie, 0 to 3 months or newborn, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 9 months, 9 to 12 months, 12 months, 18 months, and 24 months. The fit may vary from brand to brand, so be careful.

• If you're not sure of which size you should buy, you might want to double the baby's age and buy that size. Babies grow fast. The last thing you want to do is buy clothes that the baby won't be able to wear a month later. So if you're buying for a 3-month-old baby, get clothes in the size of 6-months. This way, the baby can grow into the clothes.

• Babies grow at different rates. Some may grow out instead of up. In this case, you may want to buy clothes according to the baby's length and weight. Some clothing tags include this information. If not, try to find a size chart for the brand of baby clothes that you're interested in online. This could save you a lot of time and trouble down the road.

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