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Your Child Now Has The Capacity Of Dressing Himself Up

Team AckoFeb 11, 2025

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At this age, your child can eat, walk, talk, and is potty trained to be deemed self-sufficient in basic functional tasks. Self-dressing requires both motor and cognitive skills. Your child should be able to lift his arms and legs in coordinated motions to get into shirt sleeves and pant legs, and be able to do balancing to remove his shoes and trousers. Your child should be able to use the zippers, buttons, buckles and laces and follow the sequence of putting on the clothing and understand how clothing varies according to seasons. He will however still need your help to decide on what to wear.
 
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Learning this skill is a slow process but you can start training him as early as 18 months to 2 years of age. Put on his clothing the same way every day depending on the type of clothing. For example, if it is a shirt, he will pull it over his head first and then put his arms through the sleeves. Let the child try the steps by himself, help him when he is stuck and let him perform small steps. Be patient and allow room for mistakes.
 
You can also encourage him to practice the steps on a special toy with buttons, zips, and laces. By four years of age, he should be able to wear and remove simple clothing on himself.

Planning for Your Child’s Financial Security

The growth and success of your child are not only associated with education and skills; the small decisions you make today as a parent firmly lay the groundwork for your child's secure tomorrow. When it comes to financial security, life insurance is an effective tool. You can choose from various types, such as whole life insurance, endowment plans, ULIPs, term insurance, and more.

You can also opt for a 1 crore term insurance policy, which offers robust coverage at low premiums that fits within your budget. You can also use a term insurance plan calculator to tailor your policy based on your requirements and your child’s goals. Remember, selecting the appropriate plan based on needs is critical so your child has adequate funds to fulfil all their dreams.

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Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only, based on industry experience and secondary sources. It is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult a qualified expert for health or insurance-related decisions. Content is subject to change, refer to current policy wordings for specific ACKO details.

 

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