Dressing Progression

12-18 months

1. helps with dressing (pushes arms and legs through clothing)

2. removes socks or shoes

3. may pull off loose hat

18-24 months

1. removes simple clothing (socks, shoes, loose pants)

2. assists with putting on clothes

2-3 years

1. puts on simple clothing with assistance

2. may put on shoes (often on the wrong feet)

3. pulls pants up/down

4. attempts to put on shirt

3-4 years

1. dresses with less assistance

2. puts on shirt and pants

3. can manage simple fasteners like large buttons

4. may put shoes on I

4-5 years

1. dresses I with occasional help with hard fasteners

2. manages buttons

3. puts on shoes and socks

5-6 years

1. I with most dressing tasks

2. manages zippers, buttons, and other common fasteners

3. begins learning to tie shoes