Why Do Kids Like To Be Naked?
For starters, the reason is pretty simple: small children feel pretty naked. From their point of view, getting naked is synonymous with convenience. But that’s not the only reason.
Children feel good about being naked because in this way they put into practice a newly acquired skill.
This skill is nothing less than learning to take off your clothes. They simply want to practice taking off their clothes, and when they put them back on, they have another opportunity to learn.
Also, getting naked and leaving clothes lying around helps them gain control over themselves and test the limits. In other words, by getting naked, children are sending a message and testing how far they can go.
Let’s not forget the fact that another reason children tend to go naked is because they feel uncomfortable with their clothes. Perhaps they feel that their clothes tighten, make them tickle or even cause allergies.
Sometimes when we find our child and he’s naked, we can get really frustrated. Especially when we are in a hurry or when the child wants to look like he came into the world in public.
Anything could happen. But what to do about it while this attitude is still frequent?
How to act when your child takes off her clothes
The more fuss we make when the child is naked, the more he will insist on taking off his clothes and showing his butt to everyone. In these cases, the ideal is to be patient and act as follows:
1 – When possible, allow your child to be naked
If the weather is right and the circumstances are acceptable, you can let your child spend a few moments naked. Why not?
Of course, there are circumstances in which manners and education require other behavior. But there are many other times when you can let your child enjoy getting naked and playing undressing.
2 – Dress the child in clothes that are more difficult to take off
It is widely known that there are clothes that are very uncomfortable to put on and take off. They are especially inadvisable when you need to change a diaper.
These clothes are ideal for dressing kids who like to be naked when you take them where it’s best to have some body parts covered.
3 – Don’t laugh at the situation
The first few times, it’s a little fun to find your child running around naked. It is inevitable not to laugh at this fact.
But the more you laugh at this moment, the more fun it will be for him. That way you will positively reinforce that attitude. If he insists, try to contain yourself.
4 – Do not react negatively
We’ve already said that one of the reasons children love taking their clothes off is precisely to tease and test the limits.
If you don’t show that your child’s undressing has hurt you, it’s easier to gradually make him lose interest in being naked. At least when the goal is to provoke you.
5 – Give your children opportunities to take off and put on their clothes
We’ve already explained that children also test their skills when they take off their clothes. If you give them dolls in different outfits, you’re giving them an opportunity to practice on them.
Part of the children’s interest will be focused on trying on clothes on the dolls. Thus, you do not solve the problem as a whole, but at least a part of it.
6 – Reassess the composition of the clothes
If the child takes off certain clothes and previously felt uncomfortable or upset when putting it on, it is possible that the clothes are bothering or even causing some type of allergy.
Try dressing your child in comfortable clothes made from natural, eco-friendly fabrics. Also, they should be of a suitable size, neither too big nor too tight.
And, above all, the clothes shouldn’t be too hot. When the weather is sunny, it should be very cool and light.
7 – Notice the signs prior to the act of undressing
Sometimes, the act of undressing is preceded by some specific behavior, such as when the child feels like going to the bathroom.
At two or three years of age, there are still children who find it difficult to control their sphincters and therefore may feel nervous.
