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Its hard enough getting a toddler to stand still for a wardrobe change.

First, take a deep breath this behavior is usually totally normal (and harmless).

toddler undressing and taking clothes and diaper off, little girl painting at easel in diaper

Heres what to do when your tots favorite outfit is his birthday suit.

Why is my toddler taking off his clothes and diaper?

There are several reasons why toddlers like to be naked and some of them make a lot of sense!

toddler undressing and taking clothes and diaper off, little girl painting at easel in diaper

To show off skills.

However, its very unlikely thats whats going on.

Talk to your pediatrician if youre worried.

toddler undressing and taking clothes and diaper off, little girl painting at easel in diaper

And if you laugh, hell think, Aha!

Heres a way to get attention which means you may be setting yourself up for a repeat performance.

As youve probably noticed by now, toddlers love to get their way!

toddler undressing and taking clothes and diaper off, little girl painting at easel in diaper

To lessen the chances of this happening again, pack out-of-season clothes out of sight and out of mind.

his toy to his hearts content.

you’re free to also dress him in clothes that are trickier to remove.

toddler undressing and taking clothes and diaper off, little girl painting at easel in diaper

No matter what, attempt to take this stage in stride.

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