Take off pajamas

About this visual support

Many mornings stall in the same place. The child is awake, maybe even sitting up, but the pajamas are still on and the day clothes lie untouched on the chair. Taking off nightwear is the first sign that the night is over, and for a child who finds transitions hard, that step can feel bigger than getting dressed itself. Soft fabric is swapped for cooler air and stiffer clothes, and it is understandable that the body wants to wait a little longer.

The visual support shows a girl pulling off her striped pajama bottoms while the top already lies on the floor. Place the card straight after waking up and before the card for day clothes, so the child sees that undressing is a short step of its own. One practical tip is to give the pajamas a fixed place, such as under the pillow or on a hook, so the step ends with something the child can finish. It also helps to lay out the day clothes the evening before, so they are the first thing the child sees once the pajamas are off.

In Routined, taking off pajamas can be the first item in the morning schedule, with a tick once they are put away. You can try the app free for 14 days.