My niece, now a cute one year old, would fight getting dressed each morning. She would run everyone ragged and it had become tiresome for us all. She fought it every step of the way and it had become very tiring for all involved.

We have gathered a few tips that have helped us slowly rectify the situation with my niece. When you are dressing your baby one thing for sure is that they aren’t very interested in the whole process so follow a few of the guidelines we have included.

Be prepared: Set out your baby’s clothes the night before.

Be cautious: Never leave your baby unattended on a changing table or bed — even if she’s never rolled over before and is strapped in. Since they know it’s time to dress, they tend to be more of a handful than usual

Take too long to put on: Buy clothes that have large head openings and are made of stretchy fabrics. Avoid zippers, lots of buttons and clothes that take to long to put on.

Stretch the clothes, not the baby. Stretch the neck opening in the garment before you try to place it over your baby’s head. For example, put a shirt on your baby by stretching the neck opening over the back of her head first, then down over her face. Reach into sleeves and pull her hands through rather than pushing her arms through. Be careful not to bend her fingers and toes the wrong way. Remove the shirt by gently taking her arms out one at a time, then lifting the shirt over her face.

Be well grounded. Always dress your baby on a sturdy, flat surface like a changing table, the floor, or a bed. Never attempt to change your baby’s clothes while you’re riding in a car, even if you’re in the back seat. For safety’s sake, secure your baby in a car seat whenever the car is in motion.

Don’t overdress. Babies can become overheated if they wear too much clothing. Here’s a good rule: Dress your baby with the same amount of clothing you’re wearing plus one additional thin layer.

Vicky WAU Ireland

Source: Your Baby Today