How do I convince my 22 month old to keep her clothes on?

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I don't know what she has against being dressed (and considering we live where the snow flies this time of year I don't know why she'd rather be naked).  I dress her in the morning and then spend much of my day putting clothes back on her.  She's even figured out how to undo overalls.  I've taken to wrapping her loosly with masking tape...but I know there must be a better way.  Any ideas?

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Anonymous · Answer

This is not abnormal for very young children. She is also reacting, when you want her to stay dressed, by taking her clothes off again. She will outgrow it, all kids do. It's a game she's playing and the more you make it a big deal, the more she thinks it's fun to pull your chain. Let her be. It will eventually cease as she becomes interested in other things.

Anonymous · Answer

Allow her some naked time.  If your house is warm she won't get sick just from running around nude.  Little kids are very proud of their bodies and they love their new ability to get their clothes off.  Tell her it's okay to have naked time at home but when you go outside or have to leave the house, it's clothing-mandatory.

You're the adult, you choose what you want to fuss about, and what to let go.

jayztttight · Answer

maybe she is hot. Maybe you outta try making a colder condition for her and see if she takes her clothes off then? She's going to be cold, so........

And I don't mean like make it below zero, only do this in a safe way, meaning make it a little bit colder, nothing that will threaten her health you know.........
because when it gets hot we as people take our clothes off because they're hot, so you might want to try that.

Either that, or repetedly keep putting her clothes on. She's eventually going to get tired to keep taking them off, just put them back on ALL THE TIME. Good chance that she will get tired, or get the hint.

mommy2brandon14212 · Answer

my son does the same thing he 24 months old. theres just times i let him run around like that i just make sure the heat is up so he dont get cold. i live in buffalo newyork so i know what u mean about the weather. but its normal there learning new thing everyday theres only so much you can do about that. i just try to laugh about it so i dont get stressed out there little kids.

guesswho · Answer

Tell her she is not allowed to strip, at all, ever. And if she does not obey you, give her a swat. People make parenting way too  complicated. you just need to teach her that you are the boss and she must do as you say.

Anonymous · Answer

Trust me, it's a phase and it will pass.  Of course it returns when they turn 16-17 and start dating.

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