When the baby already knows how to sit on the potty on his own, parents begin to think about teaching the baby to the following "toilet skills", namely, to use the toilet. How to properly acquaint the child with this necessary and useful item in the household?
Instructions
Step 1
Start teaching your baby to use the toilet only when he wants to. This usually happens with children who have already learned well how to use the pot for its intended purpose. Kids begin to be interested in the things of adults, look into the toilet. Start by showing your baby how to pour the contents of his pot down the toilet. Try to do this together. Teach your child to flush water from the tank: show him how to do it, and then offer to try it yourself. He will surely like it, because small children are very fond of imitating adults.
Step 2
Purchase a special toilet seat for children. Plastic products with small backs are convenient. You will also need a special low footrest so that your child can climb on and off the toilet on their own. Many babies are afraid to fall, losing their balance. Therefore, at first, be sure to support the baby.
Step 3
Teach your child to dry themselves. If at first he does it badly, not very well, do not worry. Be patient, but let your baby do it himself. Just direct his actions gently and delicately. Teach your baby to wash his hands with soap and water after using the toilet.
Step 4
Proper motivation plays an important role in the process of teaching a child to the toilet. When a kid knows that he is learning this in order to become independent, an adult. Support the baby so that he can be proud of his successes, knowing that mom and dad appreciate them.
