My daughter likes to take off her clothes at home.She loves being naked.At first I didn't mind, but now I can't brake her habit.This has now been going on for @ 6 months!She only does this at home and she's already potty trained.Isn't this too long to be a phase?Any resolutions?
2007-12-09 07:51:03 · 17 answers · asked by germangirl 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
haha funny my daughter is the same, funnier when she puts her welly boots on lol. I think there all the same at this age, just chill shes come out of it in her own time :)
2007-12-09 09:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nothing to worry about. It's very normal at this age. Just set some guidelines and make sure she understands them. For instance, it's ok to be naked in the house when there are no visitors, but clothes have to be worn whenever she sets foot outside. Then I would keep a bathrobe or some other snuggly thing that can be thrown on quickly for unexpected company or if she wants to help answer the door. If you or other family members are very uncomfortable with her nudity, perhaps she will wear just panties.
2007-12-09 08:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember that phase well.
What sensible kids to know that clothes are uncomfortable and naked feels good.
Unfortunately its not a good idea so try to have the "private areas of her body kept private" discussion by telling her that we cover ourselves up for warmth and politeness. That may do it as they try to become like mommy by wearing clothes.
She may tell you she's uncomfortable ask why, then it may pay to get her softer, less structured clothing. With the cold weather coming on it will be less of a problem.
But, the phase can last a year, so be sure she stays dressed in when you have company.
Another trick I remember from my kids youth.
2007-12-09 08:03:07 · answer #3 · answered by justa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not to long at all to be a phase. The length of a phase is different for each and every child. Just continue telling her that clothes are not the enemy. But not matter what you do there will be a point where it clicks for her that "hey! everyone else is wearing these things... maybe i should to!"
relax :)
2007-12-09 08:01:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let her, there is no reason to make her feel ashamed of herself. Talk to her about it, as long as she understands that it's only acceptable at home, then let her go.
I personally walk around my house with nothing on, as does my husband. Our kids will likely be the same. Also, I was the same way when I was little. Unfortunately my parents started making me feel ashamed about it and in turn made it more uncomfortable to come to them with issues later on. I eventually realized there is nothing to be ashamed about but it took awhile to come back out of my modesty shell. Heck, I'm 23 and it's only been a year since my husband and I were married and I've become comfortable with nudity again.
Don't discourage it, just give her rules. Not in public, not when guests are over, etc...
2007-12-09 08:01:43 · answer #5 · answered by JMK 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is 4 and as soon as we are home... she has to be completley naked. Although I have gotten her to keep her undies on at least now. Nothing I can do..... just let her be. Eventually she will understand that others do not always want to see naked people. But don't shame her or anything either, she will learn that bodies are are to be ashamed of when in reality they are not. It is natural. Don't you wish you could walk across the room of people and not be ashamed of all the sags you have? It is freedom! Don't discourage her.
2007-12-10 08:37:06 · answer #6 · answered by MysticalMisty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this is what we do with my nephew who is 2 but not potty trained. when at home if he starts to take clothes off we put them back on and say no we keep clothes on like a big boy. but if he takes them off again we say if you potty on the floor u will get a time out so keep your clothes on okay. it seems to work so far it has been 2 days and he only took his clothes off 1 time.
2007-12-09 10:51:05 · answer #7 · answered by favorite_aunt24 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Time to get her some tassels and a pole for practice!
All joking aside, it's perfectly normal. She's just practicing her self - dressing (or undressing) skills. It's actually a developmental milestone. She only does it at home, so just let it run its course. And count yourself lucky; my friend's daughter used to strip naked in public if she got the chance!
2007-12-09 08:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by SoBox 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask her to keep her clothes on, but don't worry about it a whole lot, some kids go through that phase until they're 4 years old. Just make sure she doesn't do it in public and she'll stop eventually.
2007-12-09 07:55:32 · answer #9 · answered by Dog_Lover22 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
My son is 4 and loves to be naked. As long as it's at home and there are no visitors I'd let it go. She's not hurting anything. I'm sure she'll grow out of it...probably as soon as you ignore it.
2007-12-09 08:43:58 · answer #10 · answered by Butterfly heart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋