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Chances are, getting your toddler dressed in the morning often feels like you're participating in an Olympic sport, with you literally wrestling him into his sleeves and pant legs. And then there are the children who seem to enjoy making you chase them around before dressing.
How a child behaves during diapering sets the tone for dressing cooperation, says noted child expert William Sears, M.D., author of "The Baby Book: Everything You Need to Know about Your Baby from Birth to Age Two." That said, you'll want to set the groundwork early to make getting dressed fun.
If your toddler takes off as soon as dressing time begins, turn it into a game of peek-a-boo, suggests Sears. Put your face through his...
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That was a good article. I'm going to have to try those ideas because my almost two year old is an octopus when it comes to getting his hat, coat and mittens on. I'm exhausted from trying to wrestle him, and all he does is laugh about it. We had an appointment a few days ago, so I warmed the car up ahead of time and put him in his car seat with no coat. I didn't have time for his game. I wrapped him and the car seat with a blanket so he wouldn't get a chill and so that I could just take him out of the car seat blanket and all. Wouldn't you know it... the whole time we were in the car, he was saying, "Coat, mama?" as if I forgot it! LOL
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December 07, 2008
Picking out clothes
I have noticed that if I give my daughter a bit of a say in what she's going to wear for the day I have an easier time getting her dressed. For the most part I'll pick out a few shirts then ask her which one she wants to wear, then I'll... read moreNot Acceptable?