Nursery World - Parent’s Guide

What to expect from your child’s dressing skills and how to encourage them, with some book suggestions on the topic. By Annette Rawstrone

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Children are naturally driven to become independent and one of the ways that your toddler is likely to assert this is by wanting to get dressed on their own.

While this can be slow and frustrating – not to mention the unusual clothing combinations – it is an excellent way for your child to practise a range of skills. Plus, once they have mastered getting dressed, it’s one less challenge for you in the morning and another step towards being ready for school.

AN IMPORTANT SKILL

Think about the number of times in a day that we need to remove or put on items of clothing. It’s not just when we get up or go to bed, but whenever we leave the house, visit the toilet or need to prepare for another activity, such as putting on waterproofs or an apron.

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