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DRESSING

DRESSING TODDLERS CAN BE A CHALLENGE. USE OUR GUIDE TO HELP WITH DRESSING AND ENGAGING YOUR CHILD

DRESSING IN DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES

Childrens temperature should be around 36.4°C. It is important your toddler is not too hot or too cold, it’s recommended to check your child’s temperature regularly by feeling the back of their neck or using a thermometer

HOT / WARM

25°C - 30°C

Short and thin clothing (T-shirt and shorts / Dress / Vest)
Hat (if sunny)

20°C - 25°C

Short and thin clothing (T-shirt and shorts / Dress)
Hat (if sunny)
Socks (remove if too hot)
Thin jacket (remove if too hot)

15°C - 20°C

Thin clothing (T-shirt and trousers / Dress)
Hat (if sunny)
Socks remove if too hot
Jacket (remove if too hot)

COLD / COOL

10°C - 15°C

Long and medium thickness clothing (Tracksuit / Dress & Tights)
Vest
Socks
Jacket / Jumper
Hat (If outside)
Coat (If outside)

5°C - 10°C

Long and thick clothing (Tracksuit / Dress & Tights)
Long vest
Hat & gloves (If outside)
Thick socks
Thick jacket / Jumper
Thick coat (If outside)

0°C - 5°C

Long and thick clothing (Tracksuit / Dress & Tights)
Long vest
Hat & gloves (If outside)
Thick socks
Thick jacket / Jumper
All in one suit (If outside)

DRESSING YOUR TODDLER

Explain what you are doing as you are doing it
Interact with them, discussing why we need to put clothes on
Let them help, toddlers are more willing to do something if they can participate
Use short simple words such as ‘left arm in’

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