Almost every young parent is faced with the following question: how to wean a baby from diapers? And, most importantly, when and how to do it most correctly? The older generation in this matter largely disagrees with the younger.
Pediatricians advise to wean a baby from a diaper not earlier than 2-2, 5 years old. In their opinion, at this age the child begins to understand his needs. But, remembering your parents, we can conclude that it is possible to potty train a child at an earlier age. The most important thing is to have patience and consideration for the child.
There are some generally accepted tips and methods for potty training that have helped young parents over the years:
- First you need to introduce the baby to the pot and explain what it is for.
- Try to explain with what sounds you need to notify that you want to go to the toilet.
- It is best to choose clothes for the baby not with a tight elastic band.
If for the first time the baby did not make it to the potty, no need to scold him. Let him walk around in wet pants so he feels how unpleasant it is. Of course, this is not hygienic, but very effective.
If possible, you need to draw the baby's attention to older children who do not wear diapers. This will be a great stimulus for the kid to follow. This method is best for kindergarten if the child has just started going there.
If it is not possible to give an example with older children, then you can try the play method of potty training. For example: take the baby's favorite toy and put it on the potty, explaining that she wanted to use the toilet, and that the baby can do that too.
Try to get the child to defecate in the potty. If he doesn’t want to, there’s no need to swear.
Do not forget to praise your baby for every correct action. Every time he wants to go to the toilet, the child will ask for a potty, even for the sake of praise.
If you managed to give up diapers in the daytime, most often at night you still have to put on a diaper. How can you teach your baby to do without a diaper at night?
There are a few tips to follow:
- no need to allow your baby to drink a lot before bedtime;
- it is best to leave the light in the restroom at night, if the baby suddenly wants to go to the toilet on his own;
- before and after sleep, you need to put the child on the pot;
- do not forget to praise the child if he woke up dry.
If your baby wakes up wet every morning, do not scold him. You just need to postpone weaning from diapers for a while. Parents need to be patient, and then everything will work out.
