There comes a point when you realize you’ve been putting your kid’s clothes on for years and suddenly think, “Wait. When exactly am I supposed to stop doing this?” Because somewhere between the toddler who proudly puts their pants on backwards and the preschooler who insists they can do everything themselves, kids are supposed to start taking over the dressing process. But when, exactly? And what does “getting dressed independently” actually mean for a 2-year-old, 3-year-old or 5-year-old? The good news: there isn’t one magic birthday when kids suddenly become fully responsible for their wardrobe. Dressing is a collection of skills that develops gradually, and kids can be surprisingly capable in one area while still needing help with another. So if your preschooler can put on their shoes but somehow can’t find the armholes in a T-shirt, you’re not alone. What age should kids start dressing themselves? Most kids start…