Teaching infants to change and how to support as parents

How to change babies' clothesHow long do you need parental support to change your toddler's clothes? There are individual differences in the age at which children want to change their clothes, but many parents want to be able to do it themselves by the time they enter kindergarten. Then, how old should the child be able to change his / her own clothes? This time, we will introduce the points of how to teach changing clothes according to age and how to support parents.From how old can kids change their clothes?It's a good idea to start teaching your child to change clothes around the age of two or three. By the age of one, they will be able to pull to stand and raise their limbs to make it easier for them to get dressed, but it seems still difficult to change by themselves. 2-3 years old is a time when you want to try anything yourself. If your child wants to change their clothes, let them challenge. At this time, they will be able to use their hands well, but it is still not enough to change clothes smoothly. Sometimes your kids don't know where to put their head or limbs, so you the parents must guide them.・ Take off by themselvesWhen teaching how to change clothes, try to increase the difficulty little by little while gaining confidence with the successful experience of "I did it myself". It's a good idea to teach by taking off at first. Trousers (trousers, pants) are easy to put on and take off with rubber on the waist, and it is recommended that they are not too thin. For tops, start practicing with clothes that don't have buttons. At first, parents should help them to get their head out smoothly.・ Wear by themselvesIt's time for the ego to sprout, so your kids will want to try anything by themselves. However, if they put their head out or their hand in the wrong place, your kids may throw a tantrum. Therefore, let's practice with clothes that are easy for children to wear. For example, in the case of tops, the design with buttons on the shoulders makes it easy to put on and take off the head.Change of clothes according to age and growthTwo-year old's value the joy of being able to do it themselvesEven if you can't change your clothes by yourself around the age of two, it's important that you are motivated to change your clothes. As for the jacket, if you let the kids know the position of the sleeves, they can see the posture of putting their hands on it and trying to wear it. It's difficult to wear everything themselves, but if your kids can get their hands on it, praise them. Even if they can't put on all their pants, it's a good idea for parents to check the positions of the holes and try putting your children's feet in each hole or pulling them after their feet have passed. It's important to have a sense of accomplishment that makes your kids want to do it themselves, challenge themselves, and be happy that they've done it, so watch over it patiently.3 years old makes it a habit to change clothes every dayAt the age of three, your kids will be able to change clothes by checking the back and front of their clothes and being aware of how to wear the correct clothes. After the age of three, the hands become dexterous, so your children can gradually challenge themselves to practice buttoning. Let's challenge shirts and blouses, which are the most difficult to change clothes, little by little. If the kids can make it a habit of changing clothes smoothly every day, you can rest assured when they start a lesson that requires changing clothes such as entering kindergarten or swimming. Just like when you were two years old, it's important to choose clothes that are easy to put on and take off.Change of clothes training adviceChoosing clothes that are easy to changeI mentioned earlier that when it comes to changing clothes, it is important for children to choose clothes that are easy to put on and take off. Specifically, tight clothing is difficult to change, so loose clothing made of a material that easily expands and contracts is recommended. Also, it is difficult for children to change their clothes by checking the back and front of their clothes. When your children start changing clothes by themselves, it's a good idea to choose clothes that have little to do with the back and front. Clothes with a back and a front can be easily understood by children if they are set on the floor in advance.How to support parents wellParental support is essential as the child learns how to change clothes. If your kids are having trouble changing clothes and have a tantrum, don't scold them or give full help right away, just take your feelings and keep them to a minimum of support. By helping your child go unnoticed, you can develop the feeling that your kids were able to do it by themselves. Also, children are more likely to panic if they cannot take off their upper clothes. If you support such a part a little, it will be less stressful for your child to change clothes. It is also important to give full compliment when you are good at changing clothes or when you try. Let's pay attention to what we can do, even if it is small, and don't forget to say "You did it well" or "It's amazing".Being able to change clothes yourself is the first step towards independence from parents. It is important to teach how to change clothes according to your age, development, and personal interests. You will always be able to change clothes as you grow up, so don't be impatient and support yourself slowly.