How to Use Outgrow

👶 New Parents: Start Here

Just had a baby? Welcome! Outgrow helps you track your child's sizes across 38+ brands so you never buy clothes that don't fit.

Step 1: Create Your Baby's Profile

When you first open Outgrow, you'll go through a quick onboarding flow to set up your first child:

1. Enter your child's name (or nickname!)
2. Add their birthday - this helps predict growth
3. Measure height and weight - use your pediatrician's latest measurements

Step 2: Add Your First Clothing Item

Now let's add something from your baby's wardrobe:

1. Tap "Add Item" from the home screen
2. Take two photos:
   • Item photo: Lay the clothing flat and photograph it (this becomes your thumbnail)
   • Tag photo: Close-up of the size tag
3. Outgrow automatically detects:
   • Brand (Gap, Carter's, H&M, etc.)
   • Size (6M, 12M, 2T, etc.)
   • Type (or you'll select it in the next step)

Step 3: Select Clothing Type

After taking photos, you'll choose what type of clothing this is:

1. Select category:
   • Tops (t-shirts, sweaters, jackets)
   • Bottoms (pants, shorts, skirts)
   • Shoes (sneakers, boots, sandals)
2. Confirm or edit the auto-detected brand and size
3. Save to wardrobe

Step 4: Get Your First Size Recommendation

Want to buy something new? Here's how to know what size to get:

1. Tap "Size Finder" in the bottom menu
2. Select the brand you're shopping from (Gap, Zara, H&M, etc.)
3. Choose the clothing type (top, bottom, full outfit)
4. See your recommendation:
   • Current size that fits now
   • How long it will fit (longevity prediction)
   • Next size up with timing

Step 5: Understand Longevity Predictions

Outgrow tells you how long each item will fit based on:

• Your child's current measurements
• Their growth velocity
• Industry standard size ranges per brand

What the colors mean:

• 🟢Green (4+ months): Still have plenty of time
• 🟡Yellow (2-3 months): Start thinking about next size
• 🟠Orange (1 month): Buy next size soon
• ⚫Black (outgrown): Time to retire or pass down

Why This Matters for New Parents

👧👦 Multiple Kids? Manage Siblings

Have more than one child? Outgrow makes hand-me-downs easier by letting you pass items between siblings' wardrobes.

Adding Multiple Children

1. Tap the profile icon at top left
2. Select "Add Child"
3. Create profile for your second (or third, or fourth!) child
4. Switch between kids by tapping their profile

Passing Items Between Siblings

When an item no longer fits your older child, you can easily pass it to a younger sibling:

1. Item becomes outgrown in older child's wardrobe (shows black indicator)
2. Outgrow prompts: "Pass this to [sibling name]?"
3. Tap "Hand Down" to confirm
4. Item moves to younger sibling's wardrobe
5. Outgrow starts tracking when it will fit the younger child

Why This Works

Organizing Hand-Me-Downs

Best practices:

1. Add storage notes when handing down:
   • "Blue bin in garage"
   • "Under Oiva's bed"
   • "Grandma's house"
2. Check wardrobe seasonally:
   • Spring: Check what fits now
   • Fall: Prepare for winter items
3. Update measurements regularly:
   • After doctor visits
   • During growth spurts
   • Every 3 months for babies
   • Every 6 months for toddlers+

Real Family Example

💰 Save Money & Budget Smart

Stop wasting money on wrong-sized clothes. Parents waste an average of $600/year on clothing mistakes. Here's how Outgrow helps you avoid it.

The 4 Ways Parents Waste Money

Outgrow helps you avoid these expensive mistakes:

Smart Shopping Strategies

Use Outgrow's longevity predictions to:

Shopping List Feature

Keep track of what you need to buy:

1. Create shopping list for upcoming size needs
2. Add notes about specific items wanted
3. Share list with partner or family members
4. Check off items as you buy them

🔔 Never Miss the Right Moment

The most powerful Outgrow feature: Smart alerts that tell you exactly when to act.

Types of Alerts You Can Set

Alert Timing Strategies

Managing Alert Overload

Getting too many alerts? Here's how to optimize:

1. Consolidate similar items: Get one alert for "all spring tops" instead of per-item alerts
2. Adjust timing: Increase lead time so you get fewer but earlier alerts
3. Seasonal only: Turn off item-specific alerts, keep seasonal reminders
4. Batch alerts: Get weekly digest instead of real-time notifications

♻️ Buying Secondhand? Get It Right

Love thrift stores and consignment shops? Outgrow is your secret weapon for secondhand shopping success.

The Secondhand Shopping Problem

How to Shop Secondhand with Outgrow

At the thrift store or consignment sale:

1. Find item you like
2. Check size tag (e.g., Carter's 3T)
3. Open Outgrow → Size Finder
4. Select brand: Carter's
5. Check size: 3T
6. See instant results:
   • "Fits now for 3 more months" ✅
   • "Too small - child already outgrew" ❌
   • "Will fit in 6 months - save for later" 🟡

Decision made in 10 seconds!

Advanced Secondhand Strategy: Future Buying

Buy ahead for next season at clearance prices:

Sizing Quirks: What to Know

Secondhand shopping tip: Different brands size very differently. Outgrow accounts for this!

Facebook Marketplace & Online Secondhand

Shopping online? Here's your checklist:

1. See listing (e.g., "5T summer clothes lot")
2. Check each brand in Outgrow:
   • Old Navy 5T: ✅ Fits now
   • Carter's 5T: ✅ Fits now
   • Cat & Jack 5T: ⚠️ Runs small, check measurements
3. Ask seller for measurements on items that "run small"
4. Compare to Outgrow recommendations
5. Buy with confidence

Calculating Secondhand ROI

Track your savings:

🎁 Giving Gifts? Perfect Sizing

Buying clothes as gifts? Nothing worse than a gift that doesn't fit. Here's how to nail it every time.

For Grandparents & Family

The Outgrow Solution:

Gift-Giving Timing Strategy

The #1 Gift-Giving Mistake: Buying for "now" instead of "when they'll actually wear it"

Special Occasion Sizing

Weddings, photos, holidays:

1. Know the date: June 15, 2026
2. Count months from now: 4 months away
3. Check Outgrow prediction: Child will be 5T by then
4. Buy 5T even though child is currently 4T
5. Order 2-3 weeks early to allow for alterations if needed

The $60 Gift That Fits

🎯 Pro Tips & Advanced Features

Quick Add with Google Vision

Fastest way to add items:

1. Tap "Quick Add"
2. Point camera at clothing tag
3. Outgrow automatically detects:
   • Brand
   • Size
   • Type (if visible on tag)
4. Take photo of item
5. Done in 15 seconds!

Fit Feedback System

Help Outgrow learn your child's proportions:

After child wears item:

1. Open item in wardrobe
2. Tap "How does it fit?"
3. Select:
   • Too tight / Perfect / Too loose (body)
   • Too short / Perfect / Too long (length)
4. Outgrow adjusts future recommendations

The more feedback you give, the more accurate predictions become!

Wardrobe Organization

Keep your child's wardrobe manageable:

Filter by status:

1. View wardrobe for any child
2. Check longevity indicators:
   • 🟢 Green: Still fits great
   • 🟡 Yellow: Getting close to outgrowing
   • 🟠 Orange: Outgrowing soon
   • ⚫ Black: Outgrown
3. Identify outgrown items (black indicators)
4. Decide what to do:
   • Pass to younger sibling
   • Donate
   • Sell
   • Store for future kids

Multi-Device Family Sync

Share wardrobe across devices:

1. Settings → Family Sharing
2. Invite partner/co-parent
3. Both see same wardrobe
4. Both get alerts
5. Collaborate on purchases

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

💬 Need More Help?

Still have questions?

Feature requests? We'd love to hear them! Email ideas@tryoutgrow.com