Techniques to Teach your Toddler How to get Dressed!

Getting dressed is an important developmental milestone for children, but it can be quite daunting! Learning to get dressed will not only help your child build independence, but it will also help them develop fine motor skills, language skills, problem-solving, and gross motor skills. This video goes over the best techniques to teach your child how to take off and put on their shirt and pants. Key takeaways include the following: 1) Teach undressing first 2) Use loose-fitting clothing 3) Use shorts before pants 3) Start with lots of physical prompts + support and gradually fade 4) Praise effort + success. Enjoy!

This video is designed to provide general information about occupational therapy for caregivers. This video does not provide medical advice, diagnoses, or treatment. Please see a medical professional if you have concerns about your child’s development