I needed a pair of pants that my daughter could put on and walk on her own. She is only 4.5 years old but with some brands she wears more than 7/8 or even 10/12. Being tall for her age and with a big butt, it's difficult to find pants to wear, especially uniform pants. I decided to try these at 7, they are great! Very stretchy, she can pull them up and down by herself at school. They are also a lot thicker than I thought which has resulted in great durability so far! Overall I am very happy with these pants!