TODDLER
34 Age-Appropriate Chores for Toddlers
Chores do not just help keep your home clean, they also give your kids an excellent foundation for their future.
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As any parent can tell you, trying to tidy a house with kids in tow is like trying to clean in a hurricane. So you are not alone if you have wondered when you will finally be able to enlist your little one to help pick up. Plus, chores do not just help keep your home spic-and-span, they also give kiddos an excellent foundation of skills for their future. Having kids help with chores at an early age instills work ethic, responsibility, and a sense of self-pride.
But before you start fantasizing about your 3-year-old scrubbing and sweeping your home to pristine perfection, keep in mind that the ultimate goal for kids is to learn to follow directions and see their task through to the end. You might even end up having to redo their chore once they are done, but do not fret; they will get it soon enough. With patience and lots of practice, toddler chores will soon become an easy part of everyday life. To help get your child started, here are some age-appropriate chore ideas (get that kid-sized dustpan ready, Mum and Dad!).
Toddlers in this age group love to explore, so take advantage of their natural curiosity to help them learn how to pitch in and help. Try these simple, manageable tasks for young toddlers:
By 2 years, kids will tend to have a fierce sense of wanting to do things themselves. Help your toddler take on more significant responsibilities with this simple list that builds on skills they have already learned. Here are a few chores 2-year-olds can add to their routine:
By age 3, kids develop an admirable independence streak. They will want your assistance less and less as they try their best to accomplish their tasks all on their own. To give them an added challenge, try adding these tasks to your 3-year-old's routine:
By the time your child is 4, you might wonder where the time went; they are getting so big! Their sense of responsibility and pride from contributing at home is growing. Encourage your kids to take on even bigger tasks that continue to build on the chores they have already learned. Try these:
Disclaimer: The information on our site is NOT medical advice for any specific person or condition. It is only meant as general information. If you have any medical questions and concerns about your child or yourself, please contact your health provider. Breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for babies. It is important that, in preparation for and during breastfeeding, mothers eat a healthy, balanced diet. Combined breast- and bottle-feeding in the first weeks of life may reduce the supply of a mother's breastmilk and reversing the decision not to breastfeed is difficult. If you do decide to use infant formula, you should follow instructions carefully.
