Thursday, 12 July 2012

Getting Dressed

Ever tried to get the kids dressed up, while in a big hurry to go somewhere soon? They are running around, while Mum and Dad are not fast enough to change the old clothes for new? Or are they in the middle of changing and they just run around everywhere?

Here's a little trick (Do take this with a grain of salt). Let the old pants be around the ankles so they cannot run. Or let the old shirt be around the arms but not completely off, so they are not completely free. During this time, you can position the new clothes or prepare any nearby items without the kids running away. But be quick.

A bit more serious now. For the toddler still, some are difficult to wake in the morning and to get them dressed. They may be cranky to various degrees, some to the point of screaming and shouting. So for the parent, try to get their dress prepared and laid out at the location where they will get dressed. When morning comes, for the toddler with attitude, do not wake them up. Instead just bring them to the place where they get change and just change them when they are still half asleep.