Getting dressed – making the most of an everyday activity

What to try 

• When it’s time to dress your baby, chat to them about what you are doing.  
• You could say, “Let’s get a clean nappy first. There you go: all clean. Look – it’s your green top today; over your head, there you go!”  
• Notice if your baby responds to what you are doing and pause, then comment on their response.  
• If they don’t like an aspect of the routine, reassure them with smiles and by talking gently.  
• It might take lots of repetition, but over time this reassurance helps your baby to feel better about the parts of their routine they don’t enjoy so much.