Your Toddler: Is Your Kid a Nudie? (Don't Worry, It's OK!)
You get your kid dressed and five seconds later he's ripping off his pants, whipping off his diaper or undies, and running through the house buck naked grabbing his wee-wee. Welcome to the "naked phase"! A totally normal (if slightly mortifying) stage almost all toddlers go through. Some kids do it because they love the feeling of freedom going buff gives them. Others are exercising their independence and newfound ability to undress themselves and check out what's under the diaper. Whatever the reason, don't stress out about it. His love of nudity now doesn't mean he's destined for a future as a streaker! What you're thinking:"Puh-leeeze don't pull your pants down and whip out your pee-pee at the grocery store today!"
Ideally ...
If your kid disrobes in public, try dressing him in clothes that are tough to take off, like overalls or a button-down shirt you put on backwards. If all else fails, you can always try duct tape. Just kidding ... sort of. Read more of How to Handle Your Toddler's "Naked Phase" and Genital Exploration.
Really ...
"I'm always bewildered by parents who don't let their toddlers run around naked outside. We set up a little wading pool in the yard and it's naked time all summer long."Read more of "My Toddlers Love Being Naked and I Don't Care" by Drewtoo!
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All kids grow and develop at different rates. So please don't compare your toddler with so-and-so's from across the street—you'll just drive yourself nuts. If you have any concerns, bring them up with your pediatrician at your kid's next checkup.
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