Naked Babies

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If you want to give fully-naked play time a go, try it outdoors, or indoors on a large, waterproof mat or a type of floor that’s easy to clean. After all, if you have a baby or toddler, it’s next to impossible to go to the bathroom or take a shower alone… unless you enjoy endless screaming or worrying whether they’re going to hurt themselves (or destroy the house). Whenever it’s warm and safe to do so, consider stripping your baby down to her diaper. If you’re brave you can take that off, too (more on this below). Being naked promotes different areas of her development, including:

The bottom line: There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to parental nudity, but whatever you decide will involve some degree of boundary setting. While Bartell believes it’s always OK for children to be naked around their same-sex parents, she says a different dynamic eventually develops with mothers/sons and fathers/daughters. Pro: You can teach the difference between nudity and sexualityRespect the needs and sensibilities of your child,” Huebner advises. “You want them to see that they have a right to choose what feels OK and what doesn’t when it comes to their own bodies.” It’s harder for it to resolve itself if they don’t have clear boundaries. If a child isn’t at the point where he’s registering your body, I think [nudity is] fine. The problem is, you don’t know when that’s going to shift.”

Research shows that clothing, like too-tight pants, can restrict babies’ movement. Choosing development-friendly garb is one way to ensure that your little one has a full range of motion. Going without clothes altogether takes this to the next level, removing all clothing-related restrictions. What’s Better, Diaper On or Off? There are a number of reasons you might want to be naked in front of your kids — and an equal number of reasons you might choose a modicum of modesty. Adaptogens, a nontoxic substance, are gaining more traction in the scientific world, as they could be a great way to help you efficiently manage… READ MOREYou might get questions about the “fur” down there or why certain body parts are “floppy.” It will likely take you off-guard and make you blush. Jonathan, a New Jersey dad who never treated nudity as a big deal in his house so it became “natural,” followed this maxim — and his daughters’ lead. Casual nudity may be fine and good when your little ones are little, but at some point, you might notice a difference in their comfort level — and yours.