PREEMIE BEANIE SIZE GUIDE 

Beanies help premature babies regulate their body temperature and provide gentle protection from the noise and bright lights of the NICU. Our handmade preemie beanies offer both comfort and care during those early, delicate days—because every tiny head deserves softness and warmth.


Micro Preemie (450–900g / approx. 1–2 lbs):

Head Circumference:

20–23 cm

Height:

7.5–9 cm

Small Preemie (1.3–1.8kg / approx. 3–4 lbs):

Head Circumference:

25–28 cm

Height:

9–10 cm

Medium Preemie (1.8–2.3kg / approx. 4–5 lbs):

Head Circumference:

29–30.5 cm

Height:

9–10 cm

Large Preemie (2.3–2.7kg / approx. 5–6 lbs):

Head Circumference:

30.5–33 cm

Height:

10–11.5 cm


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Size

Weight Range

Head Circumference

Beanie Height

Age Range

Micro Preemie

450–900g20–23 cm7.5–9 cm24–30 weeks gestation

Small Preemie

1.3–1.8 kg25–28 cm9–10 cm30–33 weeks gestation

Medium Preemie

1.8–2.3 kg29–30.5 cm9–10 cm33–35 weeks gestation

Large Preemie

2.3–2.7 kg30.5–33 cm10–11.5 cm35–37 weeks gestation

Newborn

2.8–4.2 kg (full-term)33–36 cm12–13.5 cm0–3 weeks