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2 year old really doesn't want to get dressed

56 replies

heygabb · 03/09/2024 06:48

He contorts himself, screams, has tantrums and makes it do hard for me to dress him.

I've tried giving him choices, trousers first or top? Or even two different outfits but he just kicks off as soon as it's time to get dressed.

I have to physically restrain him and use a lot of energy to get him dressed. It's very stressful.

What else can I do to make this easier ?

I think it's mainly because he doesn't want to go to nursery because on a recent holiday he was not behaving like this. But at home, even when I tell him he's not going to nursery, he behaves like this. It's a struggle every day !

OP posts:
sunsetsandboardwalks · 03/09/2024 07:23

I would try not to make it into a battle unless you have absolutely no choice.

If he's not going to between and doesn't have to be anywhere then leave him in his pajamas.

Cuwins · 03/09/2024 07:19

Depends- as it's not a nursery day does he need to get dressed yet?
I say with my nude 2 year old on my lap! She is often nudie at home but is always happy to get dressed to go out.

RunningThroughMyHead · 03/09/2024 07:16

I would just continue as you would if it was teeth brushing or having a bath; wearing clothes is a necessity so it's not negotiable.

It's probably just a phase.

moppety · 03/09/2024 07:13

Games work well for this. You can be the dressing robot for example. Make it fun if you can. It's quite a common phase around this age IME.

Autumn1990 · 03/09/2024 07:01

Bribery, race him to get dressed ( yes I know you’ll still be dressing both of you) or put him to bed in joggers and a long sleeved t shirt and after a few days the dressing fear should have worn off. Or just don’t worry and leave him in his pjs until later on.

sashh · 03/09/2024 06:59

Put him in joggers and let him sleep in them?

So you get him out of bed already in joggers and top, wash his face, brush his teeth and he is ready for nursery.