My 2 year old son has begun having screaming fits when we try to dress him. Is this a normal phase?

Answer 1

All phases kids go thru are normal!

My 2 year old is finally starting to wear shoes.

I think kids have limited power in their lives... (eat this, sleep now, don't do that). This is one way he is expressing himself- one of the few ways he knows how.

I know it sounds silly to try this so young, but offer him a choice of clothes. Maybe picking the red shirt over the blue will be enough to make him happy. And let him dress himself when you are just around the house. It won't matter if he wears his shorts around his neck or his shirt like a skirt. Just give him a little power, a little choice, and it should make the fight to get dressed better.

Answer 2

Why not ask him if he'd like to choose what he wears for the day. Then ask him if he would like to dress himself. Provided you're not in a hurry in the mornings, let him take his time. You might be pleasantly surprised, I hope. Or, when you put him to bed at night, mention to him that you might let him dress himself in the morning; this will make him feel important and hopefully will stop the screaming fits.

Answer 3

He is probably screaming because he wants to do it himself they are very independant around that age they want do everything themselves they are "big boys" now. my son is 2 1/12 so I understand. Try letting him do an easy part and you do the rest. Say something like ok you put on your shirt ok and can mommy put on your shoes then when he puts it on just praise him. Woo you put that shirt (or whatever) on all by yourself your such a big boy. Also say let me help you even if you do it all cuz then they feel there still in control. Let me help you button your shirt. My son now can put on almost everything but sometimes I just don't have time in the morning to explain his shirt is on backwards LOL. But I let him get things for me. I say can you go get your Blue underwear or whatever that also helps with learning colors and patience for them. Good luck

Answer 4

Yes. It is very normal. Be prepared. However, try distracting him when your dressing him. Take a toy or make funny noises- pretened to tell him a really exciting story and see if it grasps his attention- get creative with your child...and WORST COMES TO WORST- use blackmail- a chocolate will do. but dont do it all the time.

Answer 5

Oh yeah... then you hit the stage they start taking their clothes off. Thats lots of fun too. Dont worry it will pass... maybe give him independence by letting him pick the shirt. Ask him do you want to wear the red shirt or blue shirt. That seems to work for me at least. Since he feels like he can help.

Answer 6

Ahhh,the terrible twos has begun....

He wants to begin asserting his independence by dressing himself. Give him a chance to try it, but don't give in to his screaming fits.

Answer 7

My 2 year old daughter has a fit when I try to undress her... She wants to do it herself... I'm guessing you have the same thing going on.... On the days when you have enough time (which for me are few & far between) - let him try to dress himself - when he gets completly frustrated, ask him if he'd like your help.

Answer 8

My 2 yr old is doing the exact same thing. Trust me, THIS IS NORMAL!!! I just continue to fight him in the morning to get him to the babysitter but when I come to pick him up he's naked again. I don't mind, he's totally innocent and has nothing to be ashamed of.

Answer 9

yes it is very normal and it is called terrible 2s and i may only b 13 but ive been through it 2 with my sisters kids and 1's going through it right now i know how u feel

Answer 10

Yes. It's called the terrible 2's. Just get him dressed. he will get over it. If you give in to the tantrum he will know that this is how to get mommy to do what he wants.