In general, we observe that toilet training is given between 20-30 months. That's why we wanted to give a wide coverage to this subject. Toilet training has physical and psychological aspects that are important for the child's personality. We cannot focus solely on the hygienic part of a learning process with lifelong consequences. Toilet habit is the result of the physical maturation of the body. It is important that our children are physically and psychologically ready. It's important to wait for their own timetable to voluntarily sit on the potty or toilet and to make sure they can voluntarily control their muscles. At this stage it is wise to use inexpensive disposable diapers where your children can feel the wetness. Thus, your children can clearly experience the need to get wet and change. Children who feel wet and dry learn that it is preferable to be dry. Therefore, they start to hold their urine longer. However, if this method is followed, it is important that you change your child immediately after getting wet by doing it in a time period where you can observe your child well.
Let Your Child Have Their Own Order...
Set up a setup for your baby in the bathroom, so he can use it whenever he's ready. You can also read books on this subject from time to time. You can give information about when her bowels will move, and you can be an example for her to understand how to pee. Invite your child to the bathroom when he returns from the playground and after eating. Never make fun of your face when he poops or burps. Let him understand that this is a normal process and do not worry. Develop a routine if possible. Children usually need to go to the bathroom when they first wake up and then every 45 minutes thereafter. Developing a routine will be a very good option as an acquired habit, both now and later.
How do you know if your child is ready for the toilet?
* He or she can usually communicate with you verbally and inform you.
* They often begin to remove wet or dirty diapers or show adults the dirty diaper.
* He enjoys sitting on the toilet.
* It can stay dry. (If the diaper doesn't get wet even after two or three hours, it means it's training itself). Your child may be afraid of the toilet due to things like the flushing, or show more interest in the toilet than it should. It is important that you establish toilet behaviors in your child from the beginning of education and avoid things that cause stress to your child. As with anything you try to teach your child, you must be consistent in toilet training and make sure that he is not afraid. Most importantly, you should never struggle with your child; You should encourage your child by displaying a positive attitude. You shouldn't do exaggerated things like clapping when your child goes to the toilet. It's important for him to accept that this is a normal process. Always keep your potty and toiletries in the same place. A potty roaming around the house prevents the child from forming a sense of order by causing it to be unclear where the appropriate place to go to the toilet is. Even at bedtime, the child needs to feel wetness and understand the feeling of peeing. The adult should leave this process to the development of the child. Thus, the child will be less stressed and will learn this process in his own time and pace when he is ready.
We leave you alone with your work on this subject by giving a few more tips:
* Use waterproof sheets and towels on the bed.
* Suggest to apply the disposable cloth other than cotton cloth.
* Make sure that all conditions are in a way that allows your child to take care of himself.