How to guide your baby to toilet train?

\”The baby has been wearing diapers since he was born. Now that he is older, he can finally practice going to the toilet on his own.\” Many mothers think that when the weather is warm in summer and early autumn, they can not wear diapers and let their babies urinate casually and practice going to the toilet on their own. . This is completely wrong~ The baby\’s practice of going to the toilet on his own, that is, toilet training, is judged based on the age of the month and has no direct relationship with the season. However, the warmer weather in spring, summer and early autumn may be more suitable. In addition, there are many things to pay attention to in toilet training. It cannot be done by taking off the diapers. Parents need to help the baby more. What is potty training? Toilet training, classical Chinese, means \”going to the toilet\”. \”Toilet training\” means training your baby to go to the toilet so that the baby can go to the toilet on his own. Benefits of Potty Training Typically, parents will let their babies learn to use the toilet on their own when they are older. Especially for babies who are about to go to daycare or kindergarten, toilet training may be the biggest need when entering the daycare/kindergarten. Toilet training is a necessary lesson for babies on their way to growth, and no one can escape it, so if you have a baby of the right age at home, parents should practice it silently. The time for toilet training is usually that babies can be toilet trained after the age of 2 (boys may be later than girls). However, there are differences between children, and some babies are ready at an earlier age. The American Academy of Pediatrics states that as long as the method is appropriate, babies can start learning toilet training around 18 months old without danger. But parents should not expect too much, haste makes waste, and let the baby let nature take its course and adapt slowly. Studies have shown that babies who are toilet trained before 18 months old need to be 4 years old to fully master it; and if toilet training is started around 2 years old, it only takes 1 year for babies to be able to use the toilet independently. It can be seen that toilet training will be more effective with half the effort when the baby has the ability to control himself. The little fairy here may be a little confused. How old should a baby start toilet training? Is 18 months or 2 years old more appropriate? Let’s put it this way, starting toilet training at 18 months is the most recommended age, but individual differences among babies should also be respected. Generally, the average age at which toilet training is completed is around 2 and a half years old. The start time may be earlier or later depending on the actual situation. Symptoms at the beginning of toilet training● Control: Have a certain degree of bladder control. The diaper can be kept dry for at least 2 hours during the day or after a nap; ● Be conscious of urination and defecation. Have a desire to express verbally when quiet or not playing, or directly say that they need to \”pee\”, \”change diapers\”, etc.;● Are interested in underwear, sitting on the potty, or the process of family members using the toilet;● Understand Be able to understand basic instructions, coordinate movements, and have the ability to use the toilet; ● Be mature enough to have a mature digestive system and defecate regularly; ● Want to be independent and self-aware, and hope to complete something independently and in control. In general: Be able to identify the feeling of wanting to go to the toilet, understand the meaning of this feeling, and then use language to express the desire to go to the toilet to parents, and finally complete the process of going to the toilet. The above entire set of procedures all went smoothly, which means that the baby is truly ready. Then carry out toilet training,Not only can it shorten training time, but it can also keep parents and babies in a happy learning mood. Every baby has a different personality and responds differently to toilet training. Sometimes, parents must help their baby overcome the extreme negativity or resistance in the early stages of toilet training before it can proceed smoothly. During the toilet training process, parents should maintain a relaxed and stress-free attitude, always praise the baby for every small progress, and do not criticize small mistakes. Development of toilet training (1) The best way to teach by words and deeds is to let the baby go to the toilet together with adults of the same sex at home, experience the process of using the toilet, talk and do it, and learn through imitation, so that the baby can quickly master toilet skills. (2) Carry out toilet training first. Urine appears together with stool. During toilet training, most babies (especially girls) can distinguish the difference between the two. Boys will squat to urinate at first, but as the training progresses, they will gradually stand up to urinate. . (3) At the beginning of explaining toilet knowledge (in the first few weeks), let the baby sit on the children\’s toilet (without taking off clothes), and explain the toilet knowledge, purpose and how to use it. (4) Demonstrate actions to form a habit. When the baby is willing to sit on the toilet, he can take off the diaper and try to use it on the toilet. Parents demonstrate that the legs are firmly fixed on the ground and try squatting exercises 1-2 times a day. (5) Throw excrement into the toilet. When the baby adapts to the toilet, squat on the toilet to change diapers, and throw excrement into the toilet to let the baby understand the purpose of the toilet. (6) Remind the baby to use the toilet. After the baby understands the toilet process, let the baby play around the toilet when not using diapers. Remind the baby to use the toilet when he needs to relieve himself. Don’t forget to praise your baby when he/she does something right. (7) Use training pants during the day. After the baby gradually gets used to the toilet, the diaper can be changed into training pants during the day. You can also carry the toilet with you at any time and quickly place it under your baby\’s bottom when needed. (8) Start nap and night training. After the baby completes toilet training during the day, he can slowly start nap and night toilet training. Encourage your baby to use the toilet immediately before falling asleep or after waking up. This time may take a long time (half a year or a year), and parents must be patient. A child-friendly toilet will be more comfortable for your baby, but if you prefer to use an adult toilet, you can purchase a small, sturdy toilet seat (with arms) and a small stool with a wide base. Then add a small toilet seat to the adult toilet, and place a small stool in front of the adult toilet for the baby to step on. Tools to help with toilet training (1) Picture books, cartoons, and toys Parents can prepare some picture books, cartoons, or toys about toilet training, which can help attract babies\’ interest in toilet training and understand the process of using the toilet. Picture books about toilet training include \”The Story of the Toilet\”, \”Lulu Goes to the Toilet\”, \”The Little Boy Goes to the Toilet\”, \”The Little Girl Goes to the Toilet\”, \”Pooping on the Daddy\” and \”Wetting the Bed\” in the Little Bear series. , \”I want to poop\”, \”Who is umming on my head\”, \”Everyone wants to umm\”, etc. from the \”Crackling\” series. You can search for cartoons about baby toilet training on video websites and choose according to your baby\’s preferences; there are also many toys about baby toilet training on a certain website.Tools can be chosen by parents. (2) Travel Portable Potty When conditions permit, choose a travel portable potty and use it for your baby when traveling. It will help train your baby in toilet training for a long time. (3) Timely praise and encouragement During the toilet training process, timely affirmation and encouragement to the baby will help cultivate the baby\’s self-confidence and make the toilet training process smoother. Choosing a Toilet for Toilet Training The principles to follow when choosing a children\’s toilet are: strong, durable, lightweight, and easy to clean. The following points are for parents’ reference: ● The bottom is wide and difficult to be kicked over; ● The interior is curved and easy to clean; ● There are backrests and handrails for easy moving; ● Animals, cars and other shapes that can make sounds or change colors can increase the interest of using the toilet; ● The splash-proof cover can prevent sudden splashing of urine; ● The toilet cover can prevent odor from overflowing. It is normal for babies to wet their pants during toilet training. Some babies will still wet the bed until they are 5 to 6 years old. At this time, parents can help their babies reduce bedwetting through the following methods: ● Use baby training pants or disposable baby training pants at night to let them identify the difference; ● Encourage them to use the toilet before going to bed or as soon as they wake up; ● Before going to bed Do not drink water or milk for the first two hours to help reduce bedwetting. In addition, you can use a diaper pad under the cloth sheet to reduce the parents\’ cleaning work the next day. At the same time, let the baby know that all children will wet the bed and relieve the baby\’s worries. Be sure not to criticize and educate your baby for bedwetting. Praise your baby promptly when he takes a nap or does not wet the bed at night. Encourage babies (older babies) to go to the toilet by themselves or ask parents to accompany them when they wake up in the middle of the night. Process training from toilet to toilet When your baby is used to using the toilet, you can try to let him use the toilet. Parents should keep the bathroom floor dry and prepare a children\’s toilet of appropriate size or a sturdy foot stool. You can let the baby watch how adults use the toilet; take a look and touch the toilet, and the parents can say some encouraging words to increase the baby\’s confidence in going to the bathroom. Explain to the baby what flushing the toilet is, and after it gets used to it, pull the baby along to watch the process of poop being flushed. Toilet training: a battle of wits and courage 1. What should I do if my child still wets his pants despite being told many times? If it is a child of toilet training age, and the parent says that the child still wets his pants many times, then the parent should consider that the child may have done this on purpose. They achieve their own sense of accomplishment by \”challenging\” the parent\’s impatience and anger. I never get tired of going back and forth. At this time, parents must control their temper. The next time the child shushes randomly, they should not speak, look at the child, or let the child see their emotional changes. They should clean up quietly as if nothing happened and act like a child. When you find that your behavior does not receive enough attention, you will slowly lose interest and give up. 2. Is it troublesome to change pants all the time and your children are impatient? It is inevitable to encounter this situation when toilet training, and parents can solve this problem by involving their children. Hand the child a pair of clean pants and encourage the child to put them on by themselves; hand the child a clean rag and tell the child not to play on the dirty ground.If you play, you must wipe the floor clean. Let your children participate in \”trouble\”, and maybe the trouble may turn into fun. However, you must pay attention to the tone of voice when assigning tasks. Don\’t let your children think that they are doing these things because they have done something wrong and are being punished. 3. What should I do if I know how to use the toilet again and then go backwards? It is normal for babies to relapse and regress after toilet training, and parents do not need to panic or worry. The baby\’s use of the toilet is actually a relatively private matter. Parents should allow their children to do it in a relatively relaxed atmosphere and should not be overly concerned. When parents are particularly concerned about the shape or smell of defecation, it may make the baby nervous, which is not conducive to the smooth progress of toilet training. Toilet habits need to be developed gradually, and parents should take it easy.