Guest Author - Susan Kramer

These measurements are for 4 sizes of baby doll bodies, given in both inches and centimeters. I used my own dolls to take the measurements.

When making doll clothes be sure to make the clothing larger than the doll body measurements for ease of dressing and movement. Here are more doll body measurements.

1. Medium 17 inch (43cm) Baby Doll
Measurements taken on Zapf New Baby Born:
Chest - 11.5 inches (29cm)
Waist - 12 inches (30cm)
Hips - 12.5 inches (32cm)
Across shoulders - 5 inches (12.5cm)
Shoulder to waist - 4.5 inches (12cm)
Top of arms - 5 inches (12cm)
Waist to below knees - 5.5 inches (13cm)
Waist to ankles - 7.5 inches (18.5cm)
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2. Medium 16 inch (40cm) Baby Doll
Measurements taken on Gotz Maxi Muffin:
Chest - 12 inches (30cm)
Waist - 11.5 inches (29cm)
Hips - 13 inches (32.5cm)
Across shoulders - 6 inches (15cm)
Shoulder to waist - 4.5 inches (12cm)
Top of arms - 5 inches (12cm)
Waist to below knees - 5.5 inches (13cm)
Waist to ankles - 8.5 inches (21cm)
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3. Small 12 inch (30cm) Baby Doll
Measurements taken on Gotz Muffin:
Chest - 9.75 inches (24cm)
Waist - 10 inches (25cm)
Hips - 11.5 inches (28cm)
Across shoulders - 4.5 inches (11cm)
Shoulder to waist - 3 inches (7.5cm)
Top of arms - 4 inches (10cm)
Waist to below knees - 5.5 inches (13cm)
Waist to ankles - 7 inches (17cm)
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4. Mini 8 inch (20cm) Baby Doll
Measurements taken on Gotz Mini Muffin:
Chest - 7.25 inches (20cm)
Waist - 7 inches (19cm)
Hips - 7 inches (19cm)
Across shoulders - 3.25 inches (8cm)
Shoulder to waist - 4.5 inches (12cm)
Top of arms - 2.75 inches (7.5cm)
Waist to below knees - 3 inches (7.5cm)
Waist to ankles - 4.25 inches (11cm)
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Article and photos of dolls by Susan Kramer