Toddlers

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Toddlers

• Ages 1-3

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Tips for Bathing

• Caregivers need to take time to help young
  children develop good attitudes and good hygiene
  skills
• Baths should be a part of the getting ready for
  bed routine. Dont hurry- but allow time for the
  child to play and have fun!
• What household items could toddlers play with in
  the tub?

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Safety tips

• Too keep the toddler safe, maintain water level
  of 3 or less.
• Be sure the bottom of the tub has ridges or rough
  plastic stickers.
• If the surface is smooth and dangerous, place a
  rubber mat, or an old towel on the bottom of the
  tub for safety.
• Children under 2 ½ need CONSTANT supervision.

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Caring for the Toddlers teeth

• Brushing should start at about age 18 mo.
• 18 mo. Is also recommended age for the first
  dental checkup

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Dressing

• Caregivers should encourage self dressing skill
  when a toddler becomes interested.
• Why is it important to encourage self dressing?
• Should a child be allowed to get his or her
  clothes dirty when playing outdoor?

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• Should a 3 year old be allowed to choose the
  clothes he or she wants to wear on a certain day?
  
• What happens if the child chooses something
  inappropriate?
• What strategy might prevent an inappropriate
  choice?

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Remember the toddlers body when selecting
clothing

• The neck is still short so look for rib knit
  necklines or single thickness collars that lie
  flat
• The shoulders are sloping-straps will fall down
  unless crossed in back or anchored together
• Diapers are still worn- Pants need fullness in
  the seat. Crotch openings are convenient

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Remember-

• Toilet training is beginning-elastic waists will
  help
• The toddler is still crawling-crotch length nees
  to be long enough not to bind
• Toddlers in the 1700s dressed quite differently
  than today!

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Growth features to look for in toddler clothes

• Fabrics that stretch
• Two piece outfits
• Long tails on blouses and shirts
• Raglan, kimono, or set-in sleeves with deep cut
  armholes
• Garments without waists
• Elastic cuffs that dont bind

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Undressing is the first step!

• The first step of undressing is removing shoes,
  socks, hats, coats, and mittens.
• Dont be surprised when, at about age two, the
  toddler undresses completely to express their
  independence!!

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Ways to make dressing easier!

• Use a teamwork approach, so they dont get
  discouraged!
• Example- if the child cant take off overalls
  because of the buttons, unbutton the overalls
  first and then let them do the rest!
• Lay the clothes out in the order they are to be
  put item. Face each item in the direction that it
  willfirst be placed on the body.

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Ways to make dressing easier!

• Mark the back of the garments with a dot or an X
  on the back and teach the child where it goes.
• Buy garments with plenty of room to slip over the
  head.
• Avoid drawstrings or long ties-they are safety
  hazards and can cause him to trip and fall or get
  caught.

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Select clothes with these characteristics for
easy care

• Machine washable
• Durable to withstand abrasion from climbing ,
  crawling and laundering
• Jersey T- shirts knits that stretch for comfort
• Sweatshirt fleece for warmth and softness
• Printed fabrics show soil less than plain ones

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Construction features to look for

• Seams sewn with small stitches, flat and pliable
• Finished seams and hems edges
• Reinforcements at points of strain such as ends
  of zippers and pockets

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