Getting in and out of your clothes for yourself is a great step towards independence. Usually undressing will come first,
you'll notice socks and shoes get pulled off followed by the usual 'game' as your toddler resists having them put back on.
Then their clothes will be pulled off at any given opportunity, children love to be stark naked especially when you want them
to be dressed, putting things on and taking them off is a toddler delight.
Contrary to how it may seem your child isn't doing it to tax your patience, dressing and undressing provides a host of
opportunities for them to practice their hand eye coordination.
Try to help your child by creating as much chance for success as possible, thruogh practice. If your toddler especially
enjoys dressing themselves, provide them with a box of dress-up clothes that are easy to manage they will spend hours changing
clothes.
When it comes to them dressing themselves for the day, your toddler will do best with pants that have elastic waists, pull-on
tops, and Velcro-fastening shoes to minimize morning struggles, this will cut down on the tears and tantrum if they take too
long or have to be helped.
Our mums say that it is good at this time to be careful not to overwhelm them as they will give up if they can't
do it. Try to introduce any new challenges like buttons or laces one at a time. Be patient by the age of four, most of them
will be able to dress and undress themselves with little help.
