Our guide to choosing the perfect size for your precious prem or small baby

Earlybirds sizing is based on the weight of your baby, not on the zero e.g. 0000 method. Our research has indicated this weight system is more accurate in ensuring that the size you have chosen will fit your baby perfectly.

Clothing

Baby's Weight & Length Our Size Comparable To
800gm-1.5kg (2lb - 3lb 5oz)
Any length		 Small / S 7 x 0 (0000000)
1.5kg-2.5kg (3lb 5oz - 6lb)
Up to 50cm/20 inches		 Medium / M 6 x 0 (000000)
2.5kg-3.5kg (6lb - 8lb)
Up to 56cm/23 inches		 Large / L 5 x 0 (00000)
3.5kg-4.5kg (8lb - 10lb)
Up to 56cm/23 inches		 Extra Large / XL 4 x 0
(0000)


Hats

Baby's Head Size Our Size
Up to 26cm/10 inches Small / S
Up to 30cm/12 inches Medium / M
Up to 36cm/14 inches Large / L


Socks & Booties

Baby's Foot Size Our Size
Our socks measure:
Top of ankle band 3.5cm (7cm total circumference)
Bottom of ankle band 4.5cm
Sole (Heel to toe) 6 cm but comfortably stretches up to 8cm		 One Size
Our booties can fit feet that measure up to 8cm/3 inches One Size

Nomination by Courtney

Mel - VIC

When your baby is born so early, the unknown is terrifying. When Maverick arrived at just 23+4 weeks, our nurse Mel became our guiding light throughout our entire NICU journey. She touched our lives in ways we will never forget cheering for every tiny victory, sitting with me through countless tears, and most importantly, trusting her instincts when something wasn’t right. Her intuition saved Maverick’s life, and because of her, we have our beautiful boy with us today. Aunty Mel, we can never thank you enough. You will always hold a special place in our hearts.

Nomination by Claire

Monica - VIC

We are so thankful for Monica at the special care nursery who hospital who cared for both our children Ava (July 2021) and Jack (March 2025). Monica is always so bright and bubbly, never too busy to provide some of her wisdom for the precious babies in NICU. She is a true angel and someone we will never forget. The support she provides families going through a difficult time whilst having a baby in NICU is second to none.

Nomination by Jannica

Kellie - QLD

Kellie is an amazing NICU nurse who helped me with both of my twins. Sadly one of the twins, Angelo passed away, Kellie went above and beyond to help suggest so many thoughtful ways we could create memories of our beloved Angelo. I do wish I did them all, but after losing a child my brain and body didn't know what to do and just wanted Angelo back. Kellie was really there for both my boys and myself. NICU nurse Kellie was one of our boys nurses that went about and beyond her duty of care. Thank you Kellie I really appreciate all your hugs and love while in hospital. Forever grateful xxxxx

Nomination by ashleigh

Jess - ACT

Our family would like to nominate Jess. Jess cared for our beautiful identical twin boys, Oscar and Alfie, during our extended NICU stay spanning five months. Jess is a nurse who touched all of our lives in many ways and our family is incredibly fond of her (including Oscar and Alfie's grandmother who also spent lots of time at the hospital with us!). 

Not only is Jess a highly skilled nurse with excellent technical expertise, she is compassionate, dedicated, supportive, inclusive and is an exceptional communicator with families. We always felt her positive energy and reassured when we walked into the NICU room knowing she was caring for Oscar and Alfie. She took the time to get to know them, advocated for them, had a caring approach, and was always calm. 

I think she was the nurse who really made me feel like a mum, rather than a visitor, and built our confidence as new parents. Jess always ensured we were as involved in Oscar and Alfie's care as we could be - planning 'cares' times around our schedule, making sure we had cuddles each day, and was there for us when we needed to cry, laugh or talk about how difficult the NICU was. One of her best assets is that she can translate medical concepts to parents in a way that is easy to understand. 

She made sure we had some precious twin cuddles that we will cherish forever. We will forever be reminded of Jess as she appears in many of our favourite photos with our boys (or her hand/arm makes an appearance!) as she always made sure we captured moments on our cameras. Oscar and us love seeing Jess now outside of the NICU and keeping in touch. Jess will always hold a special place in our hearts. 

Nomination by Sara

Brad - ACT

Brad was one of the first nurses that worked with Riv. He was always so kind and caring. Brad showed & explained to us everything that Riv had attached to her and what it was for. We had a scary moment when Riv was still intubated and she started coughing because the “tubing” was moving during a cuddle. Brad calmly explained that we needed to put her back in the isolette, that she was ok and her numbers were ok, but her “tubes” needed to be readjusted. I left the room while they sorted her out and Brad called me back in once done. The next day I was so scared to cuddle but Brad pushed me to in the most caring and reassuring way. So grateful for his expertise, compassion, kindness & care for us and our little girl during our NICU journey.

nomination by sara

Georgia - ACT

Georgia was absolutely amazing during our NICU journey! She cared so beautifully for our Rivah-Skye. Made many beautiful hand & footprints for us. Georgia always made us feel like Riv was in safe caring hands if we weren’t there. She would Always pop past and visit if she hadn’t seen us for a while.