Helping your little one transition from diapers to the toilet is an important milestone

 

 "Guiding your toddler through the process of using the potty is a crucial part of parenting."

When will Be My Child Be Out of Diapers

        Much like how children start walking at varying ages, they also acquire toilet training skills at their own pace. It's common for parents to feel a sense of concern when they observe that their child's peers have transitioned out of diapers. However, there's no need for you to be overly troubled by this.

        Regardless of when you initiate toilet training, your child will naturally progress at their own pace.   For many children, readiness typically occurs between the ages of two and a half and three. This marks a significant milestone in your child's development, and it's important to recognize that it requires practice and time – with some inevitable mishaps along the way. While you can assist your toddler in getting ready, keep in mind that they will acquire this skill at their own unique rate.

No More Diapers     

"Every child varies in their ability to control their bladder and bowels. While your child might recognize the need to use the toilet, this doesn't necessarily imply they have the necessary control to transition away from diapers."

 

Reasons to patient

  ·  Yours child feelings of self -worth may be damaged if he thinks you will be mad at him for something he can’t control (like accidents in his underwear). He may start to feel like he is unable to learn. He may be discouraged from making independent choices.

   · If you constantly remind your child to use the toilet, he may feel the only way to show his independence is to refuse. This leads to a power struggle. A strongly independent child may resist to the point of constipation.

  · Feeling frustrated about the toilet training process can lead to cases of child abuse. The added pressure for a child to achieve full toilet training before a new sibling arrives can contribute to their resentment towards the new addition.

    Learning to use toilet

     Learning to use the toilet is a three-step process. First, you recognize your child’s signs of readiness. Second, you prepare your child for the transition to the toilet. Third, your child makes the change from diapers t0 underwear.

     Recognizing the sign of readiness 

      Your toddler may show some of the following cues:

     

       ·        Staying draw for hour at a time.

       ·        Waking up dry from a nap.

       ·        Having regular bowel movements.

       ·        Making sound and grimaces when having a bowel movement.

       ·        Telling you when she is wet or dirty.

       ·        Caring about having a clean diaper.

       ·        Showing an interest in wanting to imitate adults and “be  like  a    grownup”

       Preparing your toddler for using the toilet

•         Teach your child the words you want her to use for the toilet and bathroom functions.
•     Allow her to observe you and other family members using the toilet. While doing so, narrate your actions and employ the language you'd like her to grasp.
•  Explore books centered on the topic of toilet training.
•  Obtain a potty chair to provide her with a dedicated spot for learning the toilet routine.

      Have her just sit on the chair or the toilet seat with her clothes on. Then have her try them               without wearing a diaper. ( If your toddler is a boy , it may be less confusing , at this stage,  to have him sit for both urinating and bowel movements.)

       ·        Talk with your child about how she will soon use the toilet all the time. For now, she can                    wear diapers until she feels ready for underwear.

       ·        Help her learn how to undress for using the toilet and put her clothes back on afterward.

       ·        Teacher her how to wash her hands after using the toilet.

       Making a successful change 

     

       ·        Wait until your toddler tells you that she is ready to make the change over from diapers to                 underpants. Be patient and prepare to invest extra time in this new skill.

       ·        Plan for this change when your family life is clam – no out-of-town visitors, no new baby                   in  the house, no vacations.

       ·        Never shame or punish your child for having accidents. It is normal for children to revert                   to  wetting their pants even after they stayed dry for many days.

           

Toilet Train Your Child

     Tips for Learning to Use Toilet

    ·       Set up routine time for your toddler to visit potty chair or toilet – for example,                following each meal, once in between meals, and at bedtime.

      ·       Check in with your child once every two hours to ask if she is dry. If she says                    yes, suggest she sit on toilet. If not, wait another two hours before asking                        again. If you pressure her, toilet learning could become a power struggle.

      ·       If your toddler asks to sit on the toilet without needing to go, let her. she will                   enjoy trying it out!

      ·       When she has accident, calmly help her clean up and change clothes. Let her                  know that you understand that mistakes can happen.

     ·       Expect her to want to go to the bathroom. If you are at a store, a restaurant or a             friend’s home. She is curious about toilets everywhere.

      ·       Make sure she has easy-to-remove clothing while she is learning the process.

      ·       Know that daytime control happens much faster than night time control. Be                    prepare for diapers at night, at least for a while.

      ·       Listen for your toddler to tell you when she is ready to wear underpants to bed                at night.

      ·       Let your toddler know that you are proud of how she is learning this new skill.