Video:Teaching Kids to Put on Coatswith Kathy Moore Is your
toddler ready to put on his or her own coat alone? This simple
method makes putting a coat on feel like a game, and it's also
easy to replicate.See Transcript Transcript:Teaching Kids to Put
on CoatsHi I'm Kathy Moore for About.com Parenting. Whether it's
dressing to ward off winters chill, or wearing a light jacket in
spring or fall, even toddlers can learn how to put on their own
jacket. This program will demonstrate a simple method to teach
your child to put on his own coat. When Are Kids Ready to Put on
Coats?As soon as kids can walk and stand steadily on their own,
they can be taught to put on their own outer coat using this
simple method. Easy Steps to Put on CoatsPlace the coat on the
floor. Lay it flat with the inside facing up. Instruct your
child to stand facing the top or collar of the coat. Then have
them bend over and place their arms in the sleeves like this.
Once the child has his arms in the sleeves have him lift the
whole coat up and