Ok, I know it is normal for our critters to have some "issues" with being dressed and undressed, but Iain is absolutely impossible to dress. He is howling, kicking, and flipping around like a landed marlin. He is trying more and more to undress himself and spent a day last week without his socks as he stripped them off and refused to have them put back on. Now, they leave his shoes on (until he figures that out)

Just curious if anyone else has had big time issues with dressing and undressing that is really out of the normal realm.

Emma can't stand socks or shoes on her feet. We're finally at the point where she will leave her socks on during the day. She can't pull the socks off at night b/c I put her in a blanket sleeper b/c it's been cold.

She also hates her bib, any tags in her shirt...I have to cut them out. She also hates any collars on her shirts.

I think if she had it her way she'd be nude 24/7. :shock:

Lately Daniel is getting upset when I take off his shirt -- although he will take it off himself once in awhile. Getting dressed is no problem. But I do remember when the whole process was a nightmare.

I personally hate socks and am barefoot most of the time. Even now, I am still wearing shoes without socks and it is cold outside.

Iain has always hated the dressing thing, but now he has the weight behind him to let us know for sure. He is stripping off his pants when he can and taking that diaper off, too. We gave up on the bib a long time ago because of absolute freakage. We thought it was because he associated it with food, but now I think he just does not want it on. Any suggestions on keeping a hat on him? I have tried so many different types and daycare is upset he will not wear one nor gloves. I told them to staple them on. :roll:

Wow, Daniel often demands his hat when it's sunny. I guess this is one of those instances where I should be thanking my lucky stars.

:lol: I'm sorry, I don't mean to laugh at your pain... but the "landed marlin" visual is just priceless.

Yeah, my kids have all gone through a horrid phase of dressing resistance. I personally think it should be recognized as a sporting event. You should see the wrestling move my friend taught me for changing Ian's dipes! I have to lay him on the floor, perpendicular to me. Then I lay my left leg over his body to pin him to the floor. This prevents little hands from playing in the messes and also keeps him from rolling over mid-change. The other day, dh got down on the floor, slapping it 3 times as he counted 1-2-3 and declared me the winner. :lol:

Omigosh! That is too funny! We straddle Iain for his meds the same way, but we have to use both legs to pin his arms and legs. I was so worried one night when the dietician came over and I had to give Iain his meds and she saw me do that. She thought it was "innovative." :oops: Yeah. Actually, it is necessity! :wink:

I had not thought of trying to do that to dress him. He is just SO bad and it is getting worse. He is arching all over the place, flipping, flopping, screeching and reeling. It takes forever to dress him and it is getting to be a tad stressful.

About it being "recognized as a sporting event" I concur! :lol: I get a real visual with your description, too. Must be a ton of fun with such an understanding DH! A sense of humour is a must. :wink:

Eric and I have had our share of wrestling matches too. LOL

It's crazy sometimes, but good exercise. I manage to break a sweat every time.

I'll never forget when my Mom changed Eric for the first time. She tried doing it on her bed. Need I say more?! LOL I heard screaming "Minnie! OMG! Come get this kid!" I walk in and he's hanging off the bed completely naked with pooh all over his butt, and my Mom is straddled over the whole bed hanging on to his ankles. LMAO
They (parents) listened to me from that day on that he needed to be dressed and changed on the floor, where it's safe. Not just for Eric but for them too. :)

What really makes me mad is when he just lays there all still, smiling ear to ear (as his horns go back inside his head) after I'm done with the whole process. URGH! Little bugger!

It's weird though sometimes he'll just lay there or sit there so compliant, So helpful. I don't know what makes a difference in this behavior at all, but I always give him lot's of praise when he cooperates. I don't get to do that very often though

Cady hates having her arms stuffed into shirts or jackets or anything. We're fine getting it over her head, but the minute I start to put her arms through the sleeves, she freaks. It's getting better, though.

Kaylin's my tough one with clothes, though. Hates tags, rough jeans, sweaters, etc. I force her to put on warm clothes in the winter when she goes outside, but she'd usually half-naked in just a t-shirt and undies or a dress while inside.

I've had a few wrestling matches with Kaylin during her naked phase when she was about one. She hated diaper changes and I, too would literally hold her down by putting my ankles on her shoulders to hold her upper body down, so I could change a diaper. The kid would sit in poop all day if I didn't force a diaper-change. This maneuver had been recommended by her ped. We only had to do this for about two weeks. After that, she learned that she's going to get her diaper changed and it isn't going be pleasant if she doesn't cooperate. Tough love, I tell you!

Iain is still in fine fighting form for clothing changes. I noticed his diaper was on way tight tonight from the daycare. I guess he was trying to strip again. Sigh. :roll:

Maybe he has a future in, um, a nudist colony? Stripping could come in handy... could pay for college. And he'll need help if you have to keep spending $$$ on the reflux issues....

****laughing hysterically, ducking quickly, and running from the room****

Lauren also prefers to be nude. All she did last night was roll all over the living room floor naked and laughing at herself.

We have minor problems. She doesn't like her shoes or hats. I had her pics done professionally on Sunday and she wouldn't keep her shoes on, so they came off b/c DH got tired of replacing them. When she is getting dressed, she doesn't like putting her arms through the holes. Once they are in though, she is fine.

Owen totally hates getting dressed, as soon as I put the shirt over his head that is it for him and he will scream, arch and everything until I'm done and pick him up. I wonder how this will be when he gets even older, oh joy, well at least hubby will be back by that time to enjoy it too :wink: .

Maybe he has a future in, um, a nudist colony? Stripping could come in handy... could pay for college. And he'll need help if you have to keep spending $$$ on the reflux issues....

****laughing hysterically, ducking quickly, and running from the room****

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:lol: It IS a possibilty....

He is NOT going to *do* the hat and glove thing at all. I really do not know what to do about this. Our SLP is supposed to set up an appointment with us for Friday again and I will address this issue with her for sure as she can screen for sensory issues. His issues are far beyond the "normal" childs need to be naked.

Just curious if anyone else has had big time issues with dressing and undressing that is really out of the normal realm.
Leigh,

You're right about many kids having "issues" with being dressed and undressed. Some just prefer to go barefoot too. The challenge is when the dressing issues continue beyond the toddler years. You might want to experiment with what textures are causing the problem, as well as if it's easier to put a loose-necked shirt on Iain. Evan still goes balistic (sp?) with certain articles of clothing...especially ones with smaller neck holes. Through persistence, we're getting there though...

Janette is right on. The small-necked shirts are the worst. Goodness, *I* even have a few shirts that I don't like to wear because the neckhole is not large enough... (not one word about my big head! :P ).

Still, Leigh, I really think you need to think about his future employment. There MUST be a way to channel this into something productive. :P

Still, Leigh, I really think you need to think about his future employment. There MUST be a way to channel this into something productive. :P
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I just accepted Kaylin's sensitvities to things, like tags, creases, jeans, etc. as a part of her personlity as she got past toddler age, into school age. We plan her wardrobe as simply as possible with soft cottons and stretch everything. Nothing tight, nothing that can fold in her elbows and knees, etc. I really love that t-shirts these days don't have a lot of tags in them, rather they're printed onto the inside of the shirt, so no more snipping tags for her. Her ped. has never said anything about it being a problem though. Just a sensitive kid is all I ever hear. Her sensitivities go further than just clothing, too. But, that's another matter entirely.

By the way, Leigh, when Kaylin was smaller, struttin' her stuff around the house, naked as a jaybird, my hubby and I had a running joke of her...uh...future occupation. I'm still wondering when our little girl is going to grow out of the "naked" phase.

We will have to definately look into making this stripping career for Iain! :lol: He is good lately with keeping his clothes on except for the socks, hats, and mitts. He acts like I am giving him electric shock treatment when I put a hat or mitts on him. The diaper is staying on because we are making sure that he has pants or something else on over it right away. If we give him a moment then off it comes for flinging around the room!

Maybe I am the one who brings the sensitivities to the kids. I HATE socks and am still avoiding wearing them and it was -1 here today. I also can not stand tight or snug turtlenecks or anything like that. Plus, I do avoid usuing gloves and hats until I absolutely need to. Some types of fabric drive me insane as well. Great, I am probably the one to blame. :oops: I never really thought of it before, though.

I have not had the time to finish the Out of Sync Child yet, but plan on it for this weekend. It is a very good read for these issues.

I read that sensitivities are often genetic. I am the SAME way as Kaylin. I fuss about seams, I always feel like my glasses are too snug or crooked, I hate the way that bras feel :oops: I'd love to just be rid of them, and shoes...I hate them...My poor kid! I never got rid of this and neither will she. Oh, boy, I'd hate to see the both of us go shopping when she grows up. Two neurotic women trying on clothes that don't itch, bunch, fold, etc. Fun stuff soon to come, DH better watch out!

I am the SAME way, except I love socks. Hmmmmmmmmm......

I can't belive I'm going to tell you guys this, but I actually wear my underwear inside out so the seams don't bother me on the sides.... :oops:

Ahhh! I better hit the "submit" button before I change my mind about revealing this crazy thing I do!

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(now I'll be known as the Inside-Out Underwear Girl) :oops:

(now I'll be known as the Inside-Out Underwear Girl) :oops:


Or the "girl with the underwear issues" :shock:


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I hate the feeling of bras as well, but wasn't going to post that. Amanda and Judy are my inspiration for admitting this! :P

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Hmm I never read these posts in this forum because I thought ALexys was normal in the "sensory" dept...guess I was wrong :lol:

She is such a maniac when it comes to dressing her that I dont even dress her anymore unless we are leaving the house. I just pop a onsie on her so she cant take her diaper off(which she absolutely LOVES to do) and she is on her way. I dont even try to put socks on her anymore either because she rips them right off smiles at me and wings them at my head. I thought she was just a wierdo that hates to wear clothes....(I am the same way I take off my pants as soon as I'm in the house, and I NEVER wear socks I will wear flip flops in the snow :oops:) It literally exhausts me if we have to go somewhere and I have to get her dressed...she goes totally ballistic ...and usually any piece of clothing she has access to from her car sear will come off on the way to wherever we are going...then I have to try and dress her again before getting her out of the car :roll:

Amanda I will make you feel much better and reveal a secret....underwear bother me so much I havnt worn a pair in 4 yrs except when I had Alexys :oops: :oops: :oops:

Yahoo! A fellow underwear hater! I'm not alone in this world! :lol:

Yahoo! A fellow underwear hater! I'm not alone in this world! :lol:
:lol: I certainly hope there are no "queers" hanging around here tonight! :wink:

I know! :oops:

Hmm I never read these posts in this forum because I thought ALexys was normal in the "sensory" dept...guess I was wrong :lol:

Amanda I will make you feel much better and reveal a secret....underwear bother me so much I havnt worn a pair in 4 yrs except when I had Alexys :oops: :oops: :oops:

Well, Alexys IS normal. You on the other hand....

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:lol: :lol: :lol: You Ladies are too funny!!!!


Zoee and Hobbes bothhate having anything on their heads!!! Zoee hates having her diaper changed. She freaks when it is change. She still to run when she sees me coming with a fresh one! The joy of changing her!

Boy, this topic has really become illuminating. It does seem that our kids are quite sensitive in the sensory department and I wonder if some of it does come from the parents and our "quirks". Hmmm.

It has also made this a "getting to know you" kind of thread.... :shock: :lol:

yes i definally can relate. Little Joe freaks out when i put the shirt over his head or his arms through and his pants on he tries crawling away but if i pick him up he screams and kicks his legs and kicks or hits me. he wont leave socks on and shoes he screams if we put those on he tantrums the whole trip if we are going out. i put blanket sleeper on him and he pulled his sock off that he had under the sleeper that's how he is LOL

You know I STILL have issues when Iain is getting dressed. It is not as bad as it was but I am wondering when this kid is going to cotton on that clothing is a must! lol

At least my guy is no longer stripping that diaper off and winging it around. He has become used to the hat and mitts now as we do not give him a choice. I get them on lightening fast and then pull the hood of his snowsuit up over it and his gloves go on under his snowsuit to make it extra hard to fling them off. It was good to look at this thread again as we have come far since I posted this, but we still have problems.

Iain used to hit me and does not anymore thankfully. He just rolls around like he is being electrocuted.

Dressing a child with sensory issues should be an Olympic event.:doh:

You ladies are hilarious!!!! I can't believe some of the info you all are sharing!! I don't thinkI have any quirks to share, but Sam hates to get dressed. Once he has clothes on he leaves them alone. In fact this weekend, his shoes were bothering him and he screamed for over an hour. I changed his diaper, fed him, checked his clothes again and all the normal stuff you would do to make sure they were okay, then I took off his shoes to make sure he didn't have a hair wrapped up tight around his toes and voila - no more crying. Why didn't he just take them off himself????? Apparently he should be able to??

Oh well - I guess he hates shoes!!!

lol You reminded me of the time we were getting ready to go out and my spazzy child Curran ran and stubbed his toe on a developmental beaded toy. He shrieked I kissed his toe (over his socks) and off we went. He seemed fine and then started to do the limp thing while we were out and I thought he was being dramatic. At the end of the night I took his socks off to get ready for a bath and his toe was black and blue. Oops. I thought maybe he had broken it but he had not so I just made a fuss and felt like carp about it. The next day my sitter called to say he was big time limping and I said if he was doing it by the end of the day I would take him to the clinic. He was so I did and this time I did not think he was faking it.

At the clinic we dealt with a doc we had never seen before and when we took his sock off you could see the streaks running right up his foot. EGAD! The child had blood poisoning and I had the doctor questioning me why it took me so long to respond to this. :hairpull: Uh, because it was NOT that bad even this morning?! Plus, Curran was well able to remove his shoes and he did not. Nor did he really complain a lot about it, just a limp.

Ain't Motherhood grand?

Since we are getting to know one another- hi, my name is Rachel and I wear undies and bras the "right way". I am also an olympic nappy and med wrestler- I challenge anyone to a dual.

LMBO, Rachel! :lol:

As most of you will probably remember, Evan has major sensory issues, mainly to do with his head, including his mouth at this point. He absolutely abhors having anything put over his head, having his hair brushed or dried, and having his face washed.

Since we are getting to know one another- hi, my name is Rachel and I wear undies and bras the "right way". I am also an olympic nappy and med wrestler- I challenge anyone to a dual.


You're ON! Let the Triatholon event of speed diapering, wrestling, and med lunge begin!

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Omigosh! I am laughing so hard my sides hurt. Uh, nice to know someone around here wears undergarments...:smt043 (TMI:smt119 )

We forgot the super ability to hold the kids down while having tests (you should have seen my husband try and get Cooper's x-ray the other day- hmmm.)

While we are at it we should not forget that the kids can compete as well. Some favourites include:

The food throw (a distance event)
The gag, retch, and puke (also a distance event for some)
The 100 yard run from meds
The 10 pound diaper fill (weight lifting event)
The flail and flop (gymnastics)

Also best Paddy by a reflux child.

What about who can scream the loudest and longest- I have the winner here- confirmed by many a doctor and nurse, as well as friends and family!

Oh a funny thing the other night at the ER cooper was complaining/crying about having to get the numbing stuff on his arm- the nurse said oh boy you are loud! Dan and I looked at each other as if to say thats nothing- we didin't even notice! our ears take a higher pitch and level now.

Curran can definately enter the screaming event as that child hits a frequency that is painful for even dogs... WOW.:hairpull:

I wonder how many of these things would be under "endurance".:sad5:

Leigh...Andrew is a pain in the butt to get dressed and undressed!

In fact a few times I have gone in his room in the morning and at some point throughout the night he has unzipped his footed sleeper and removed it:)

I don't think it is a sensory thing though, I just think he is at that age most toddlers freak out about small stuff, like getting dressed:)

I agree that not all of the wanting to be naked is sensory related and can be just being a normal kidlet. However, many are just a wee bit over the top for clothing issues and are extra sensitive. That is a right royal pain when dealing with a kid who seems to act like they are in pain when you are diapering them or dressing them.

It has got to be an immature system needing to develop.

It has got to be an immature system needing to develop:smt043 :smt043 :smt043