https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:31:47 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377763 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 06:32:15 +0000 lamariniere 2377763@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So far we haven't had too many problems. My older LO picks out his own clothes and gets himself dressed for the most part. If we are in a hurry or he is being particularly pokey, I will help him. Getting dressed is the last thing we do before leaving the house since I'm always afraid of breakfast messes or toothpaste drips and having to change again. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377694 Fri, 04 Dec 2015 00:11:43 +0000 sarac 2377694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If we have to rush out in the morning I always dress my preschooler in clean clothing the night before. She wears soft cotton everything so it's easy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377618 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 22:36:38 +0000 californiadreams 2377618@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i had problems when i tried to rush him on daycare mornings and wanted him dressed right away. he would insist on keeping his pjs on. i finally stopped fighting him and let getting dressed be the last we do and it was easier that way. on weekends i give him the choice "pjs or clothes", until we actually have to go somewhere. lately though, he has been letting me dress him first thing, so it seems his obsession with keeping his pjs on for as long as possible was just a phase. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377580 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:54:01 +0000 Grace 2377580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a morning routine that we stick to like glue. Wake up, she picks between the two shirt options I give her, I get her out of crib, one story, lie down to get diaper changed, get dressed. Every day.<br /> @skipra: @Dagny: My kid's not a messy eater, so it's not an issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377523 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 21:19:58 +0000 MamaG 2377523@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Sing? We have a ridiculous song that I sing that's essentially me directing her what to do. We use the same one on the one year old for distraction. I implemented no more being on the bed when dressing this morning. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377480 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:49:28 +0000 winniebee 2377480@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I find when I change T right after he uses the potty, it's so much better than if I wait until after breakfast or right before we need to leave the house. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377475 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:44:47 +0000 Foodnerd81 2377475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also always wait until after breakfast unless there is a pressing reason not to (like we are really in a rush, or she soaked through her diaper and needs to be changed anyway). We are all pretty slow in the morning though. </p> <p>Most of the time she isn't too bad about it though, and when she is fooling around and driving me crazy, I either end up yelling and losing my temper, changing her while she is watching tv and barely even notices me, or sometimes remind her of the fun place we are going and why we have to hurry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377456 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:20:12 +0000 Dagny 2377456@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@skipra: me too! I have to wait until after breakfast otherwise LO's clothes for the day would be a mess! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377452 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:17:54 +0000 sandy 2377452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We always get dressed first thing in the morning before coming downstairs. She wakes up, picks her clothes, goes potty and we get dressed in the bathroom 90% of the time. Then brush her hair and brush her teeth and come downstairs to play while I make breakfast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377448 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 20:12:56 +0000 skipra 2377448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also find it interesting so many get kids dressed first thing. Are they not messy eaters? I feel like mine would need an outfit change after breakfast half the time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377434 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 19:59:03 +0000 blackbird 2377434@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: YES this. Unless we're going to the park..... :bummed: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377362 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 18:55:00 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2377362@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I let him watch a short video (3-5 minutes) on my phone while I change his diaper and put his clothes on. Otherwise he fights me tooth and nail. I try to limit screen time, but for this purpose it's definitely worth it to me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377313 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:37:24 +0000 NovBaby1112 2377313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the struggle daily. It's so aggravating! Interesting that so many do it first thing in the morning before doing anything else. LO is so grumpy when she wakes up so I never thought to do that but going to give it a shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377309 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:29:51 +0000 DillonLion 2377309@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Oatmeal: This. The first thing that happens when she wakes up is we take off pajamas and put on clothes. I let her decide on which undies/socks she wears and that usually pleases her. </p> <p>Luckily she wears a uniform to school during the week, so there's nothing to discuss/argue about! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377296 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 17:09:10 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2377296@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We had a really rough time this summer and I realized that she needs to be dressed by 9am or we have a fight. Getting her dressed first thing has literally taken all the pain away. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377259 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 16:39:15 +0000 birdofafeather 2377259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I pick an outfit and if she fights it, I give her an option. If she doesn't pick one and continues to freak, I gather her outfit and continue to get myself ready. I'm not above putting her in the car seat in her undies but she's always gotten on board before that point. Sometimes she'll wear what I pick or come out in something else or with something else for me to help her with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2377000 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 14:27:06 +0000 fancyfunction 2377000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Right after she gets up we get dressed and then can go down to breakfast. She knows that's the routine so it has worked so far. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376918 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 13:49:19 +0000 skipra 2376918@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We do TV time in the morning. I have it on in my room while I get ready. When I'm done I get both boys dressed. Sometimes LO1 doesn't want to so I tell him he can either get dressed and finish the episode or he can stay in his jammies and the TV gets turned off. Getting dressed is always his choice. I find that giving him 2 options and letting him decide works with most things! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376784 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 12:28:16 +0000 Andrea 2376784@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We pick out her clothes before bed and lay them out. Then she's not allowed out of her room until she's dressed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376712 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:47:40 +0000 kodybear 2376712@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we usually dress them the night before since their clothes are pretty comfy. otherwise i change them first thing in the morning before we leave dd's room. we do the same routine every morning so i think that helps (out of bed, change diaper/take off pullup, dress them, go down for breakfast, get ready for school, leave) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376689 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:37:39 +0000 mediagirl 2376689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: I love the idea of the X on the floor!! I am going to try that. @blackbird: We have the problem with the bed and that's what made me lose it today. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376662 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:26:57 +0000 Freckles 2376662@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@HappyBaker: We do the same.</p> <p>I have her outfit already laid out so as soon as she wakes up i tell her to take off her pjs. If she is taking a long time i remind her to focus on her task. I find that it's much easier to get her changed RIGHT AWAY.</p> <p>Same goes with outerwear. I'll have her put on her snowpants and hat as soon as she is done with potty/washing hands so that i'm not struggling with too much when we leave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376651 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 11:23:19 +0000 HappyBaker 2376651@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I get her dressed immediately after waking her up in her room - as in, she is not allowed to leave the room until she's dressed / hair done. Recently I've started letting her watch a 60 second kids video on my phone when I do her hair because she hates that part, I save it for last though so we have to get the rest of our clothes on before she can get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376590 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:33:24 +0000 QueensBee 2376590@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We started dressing him in sweatpants and a long sleeve tee at night, and having him wear that to bed instead of pajamas. At 35 weeks pregnant, I just don't have the energy or strength to fight the battle every morning. It's been working so far (day 3)! I'm hoping that he'll grow out of it at some point... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376554 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:07:09 +0000 ShootingStar 2376554@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I posted about this a few weeks ago. Getting DS dressed is often the worst part of my entire day. My entire morning is usually spent corralling him and getting him to do things he has absolutely no interest in like getting dressed, putting on shoes, getting in the car. I'm mentally exhausted from the struggle by the time I drop him off in the morning. </p> <p>Lately I've started getting him dressed while he stands in his learning tower and eats breakfast. I've become a pro at putting a diaper on him while's standing. </p> <p>Other things that sometimes work are counting to 3 and giving him a choice of getting dressed in spot X or Y. He's such a weirdo about counting to 3, he actually loves it and gets really excited when we get to 3. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376549 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:02:56 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 2376549@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The longer she is out of bed, the more of a struggle it is. If we get her dressed first thing before we even go downstairs, it goes so much faster and easier. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376546 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 10:01:16 +0000 Cherrybee 2376546@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put a 42" tv in our room and put Peppa Pig on for her. Her concentration window is about three episodes so I have to get her dressed first (on our bed), then shower - she usually starts destroying the place by the time I start drying my hair. If I decide to shower first, the game is lost! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376511 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:33:34 +0000 pwnstar 2376511@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I wake her up, carry her downstairs, and get her dressed in the living room. (I lay her clothes out on the couch the night before.) First thing every weekday. Same spot every day. If she expresses a preference for clothes other than what I have out, I will go with her choice, weather permitting. It's the first thing we do after I wake her up. When she is standing up, I try to find a way to keep hold of her so I don't have to chase her down multiple times (usually she is hugging me/leaning on me, so it's not too difficult. some days, however, I really have to work at it!). Every once in a while, when she is in a silly mood, I will let her "escape" just so I can chase her . . . it makes her so happy! After that, she is generally more settled, and we can finish getting dressed and move on to breakfast. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376509 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:32:53 +0000 Bubbles 2376509@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My LO is younger I think (23mo) so maybe different, but I just give him a choice at every stage if possible, and follow through if he messes around. So first he can decide does he want to get dressed now or after I shower (he chooses now surprisingly often). Then he can decide does he want to choose his clothes or want me to choose them. Then does he want me to come and dress him where he is at that moment (usually in the living room with the TV on), or does he want to be dressed on his changing mat (he absolutely does not). If he messes around he gets one warning before he is taken to the changing mat and dressed laying down. I never chase him around as he thinks that is hilarious. I also do a lot of asking him to put his own limbs in the holes etc. - but I am sure you are already doing that if LO is older. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/tips-for-getting-your-child-dressed-in-the-morning-without-losing-your-mind#post-2376504 Thu, 03 Dec 2015 09:30:26 +0000 blackbird 2376504@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@looch: omg the bed as a trampoline thing. It will be the end of me. </p> <p>We have the best luck with getting dressed as soon as I walk in there, letting her pick between two outfits, and asking her if she wants breakfast. She seems to understand that she can get her breakfast as soon as she's done getting dressed, so I sort of use it as an incentive. If she fucks around too much, I'll more or less forcibly dress her. She wants to wear her pajamas alllllllllll day long. </p>