2 yr.olds... does yours dress themselves??

United States
February 4, 2007 10:17pm CST
I have a 2 yr.old that will go to her dresser and pickout her own clothes and dress herself.. and get them on right ,shoes included. I am wondering if anyone has a 2 yr.ol that does that too??? ...My last child is 18 so its been a while for me ...lol but I don't remember her doing that at 2 . My grandson is 8 and he can't get his own clothes and dress himself properly....shirts wrong side out and shoes on the wrong feet ...
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@chumm525 (169)
• Philippines
5 Feb 07
i do have 2year old daughter and 4yrs. old one they usually picked their own clothes w/c they will be wearing for the day. they are the one who is choosing and getting it from their cabinet too.
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• United States
5 Feb 07
thanks for your in put ..do they also dress themselves too and get the clothes on properly ???
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• United States
6 Feb 07
My daughter is now 19, but she was able to dress herself at two and potty trained herself as well. I feel very lucky about that.
• United States
6 Feb 07
My oldest (now 10) was pottied trained at 8 months old and was dressing herself at the age of 2 yrs and getting it right!
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• United States
5 Feb 07
I wish!!! My duaghter turned 2 the day after Thanksgiving. It's a miracle if she actually keeps her clothes on. She's my little streaker!!!! She drives me crazy. LOL
• United States
5 Feb 07
Well mine does take hers off to ...they are so cute at that age aren't they ... :)
• United States
5 Feb 07
My niece will select her own clothes, often matching perfectly the clothing she chooses to wear. She will also dress herself. She hasn't mastered getting the shoes on the right feet yet. She has been doing this since she was about 18 months as well. She just turned 3. The kid is as smart as a whip.
• United States
5 Feb 07
LOL, wish I could take some credit for that one. Her parents are very involved in educating her.
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• United States
5 Feb 07
I see ,yes she is very smart ...she really started young then...shoes are a little more difficult ...but she has excellent ...must be that great "aunt " she has ...lol
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• United States
5 Feb 07
You can still take some of the credit ...please read on to the last page here as someone is cheating again ..I just posted a new discussion here about them !!!! Thanks for all your support ... :)
• United States
5 Feb 07
My 2yo picks out her clothes, dresses herself and gets her shoes on the right feet...sometimes the clothes do necc. match or are not for the right weather. Sometimes she tries to put her shirt on upside down and or needs help getting her pants over her butt. Sometimes her shoes do not match or are on the wrong feet. But she does it all her self and that makes me very proud!
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• United States
5 Feb 07
very good sheis doing well ...praise her for her good work ...
@cjthedog64 (1552)
• United States
6 Feb 07
My son is only 13 months, and he already tries to dress himself. He puts his socks and shoes next to his feet, and tries to cover his head with his shirt. It's really cute!
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• United States
7 Feb 07
aawww thats so sweet ,I know I love to watch them trying to do things on there own ...melts your heart .. :)
@aquarian9 (548)
• Canada
6 Feb 07
Our youngest is three and has gotten fully clothed alone for nearly a year. Shortly after turning two I would surmize. I think it depends on the enviornment and how much they are encouraged to do things and do them properly.
• United States
7 Feb 07
I agree with you ,I am sure you encourage him tons ...lol good work !!
@MakDomMom (1474)
• United States
6 Feb 07
My 2 year old will dress himself. He normally doesn't pick out his clothes because if sister usually likes to do that for him. I babysit 2 boys (brothers) that cannot dress or undress themselves. I watch them second shift so they have to get ready for bed. if you tell them to take of teir shirt, or pants, or socks - they just stare at you. Like they don't know how to do it or don't know what those things are. It's really said. Their parents just do these things for them and don't even try to teach them.
• United States
6 Feb 07
I am glad to hear you notice that and acknowledge the fact that their parents aren't helping them ...I guess its agood thing that you babysit them ...your kids are doing great ..good job :)
@7nicole1 (1633)
• Canada
6 Feb 07
Kids - Kids can be so cute at this age but it dont last.
Well I dont have a 2 year old but my neice is 2 and is like this. I wonder if its only girls though because I dont remember being like that when I was younger. I think girls just start to mature younger and want do do everything themselfs. Oh well at least its cute.
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• United States
6 Feb 07
I wonder too the more I read here ... thanks for the picture what a litle doll... :)
@imadriscoll (2228)
• United States
6 Feb 07
My two year old can put her shoes on too ... right feet and all. She can dress herself for the most part, but some days she'll say, "Can't do it!" and she won't even try. She puts her socks on a lot of times because her three year old sister can't do it! Actually, I should say, she won't do it! Drives me nuts! LOL!
• United States
6 Feb 07
yes they can do that on some days tooo ..lol I can just hear her saying can't do it , mine says that too ...lol
• India
6 Feb 07
ya i even had a ryrold who had all talents he go wid me for joging who helps me in cooking
• United States
6 Feb 07
thats good ,kids love to help cook ...
@wdiong (1815)
• Singapore
6 Feb 07
My son is 21 moths old now and he does not dress himself yet but he does try with some help from me. Recently, he tries to put on his shorts himself and he does like to wear his sister's shoes around the house. Sometimes he gets them on the right foot but sometimes not. Well, practice makes perfect :)
• United States
6 Feb 07
thats so right ,he is young yet but he will soon be right there doing it all ...lol..is that him in the picture ?? so cute :)
• India
6 Feb 07
hi...... nice topic but still am single but i dont think so that they can but if u give practice they can do because nothing is impossible in this world
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• United States
6 Feb 07
oh but she does do it , and many other kids in here too ... thanks for responding :)
@swapylcz (93)
• India
6 Feb 07
well I really can't say nething abt this cause ny girl is 15 months old .... and if your daughter is dressing herself at age of 2 then.... I will definetly watch mine what she is up to at the age of 2
• United States
6 Feb 07
thats cute ...she will be up to quite a few things at two so have fun ..thats like independece day for them almost ...lol
@JAMBAM (38)
• Canada
6 Feb 07
thats nice to know becasue your kid is starting to be independent in an early age.two thumbs up to your kid!
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• United States
6 Feb 07
thank you , so sweet of you to say so and thanks for responding
@mystikel (577)
• Australia
6 Feb 07
My daughter is 22 months and tries hard to dress herself. she will tell me "no" if i get something out that she doesnt want.
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• United States
6 Feb 07
they definetly know how to use the word "no" don't they at that age ...thanks
@babystar1 (4233)
• United States
6 Feb 07
I have a 2 year old grandson and he gets dressed all by himself to.He puts on his own pants, shirt, socks, and shoes, except he cant tie them yet. He also gets his own milk out of the frig and takes the clean dishes out the dishwasher for me. He is a very good helper.
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• United States
6 Feb 07
WOW ..he is off to a great start ...keep up the good work ..
• United States
5 Feb 07
That is wonderful that a 2 year old can dress herself. My daughter didn't start dressing herself until she was around 4 or 5 years old. I think every child is different and they all develope at their own rate as far as walking, talking, potty training, dressing themselves, etc.
• United States
6 Feb 07
I do believe you are right about that ..thanks so much
@dawn5679 (266)
• United States
5 Feb 07
My daughter is almost 2 and she can put her shirt and coat and hat on all by herself but I have to help with the rest! she is 18 months.
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• United States
5 Feb 07
so by the time she is 2 she will be ..thats great ..thanks for sharing your answer with me ... :)
• India
6 Feb 07
nope nt abt me........my bro is 8 yrs old he has started doing since he is 7yrs.........
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• United States
6 Feb 07
ok thanks so much for your in put ... :)
@manmaxman (850)
• India
6 Feb 07
2 yr old ur dress themselves is good thing , i think she is only dress like she want
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• United States
6 Feb 07
yes but Mommy bought all her clothes so she can wear whatever she wants to right now ...lol that was funny thanks ...