Teach a child to go to the bathroom and to put off diapers, It is not as easy as it seems, although sometimes it seems that everything is very natural for others. Sometimes it includes power struggles ... in which no one wins. Actually, you should never fight with your child to get him out of diapers since you have to wait for the moment when he is naturally ready.
Going from diapers to being self-sufficient to using the toilet is a natural process. Humans have been doing it for a long time. Everyone takes their diapers off sooner or later ... You will never see a 4 year old in diapers! And to an adult, less ...
So you don't really need to teach it too much, as it will occur almost naturally. On the other hand, you do need to establish the conditions so that your child can learn to do it when he is ready. Your goal is to make it as easy as possible so that you can do it effortlessly. Think of this as a learning process that develops over time, like any other learning process. Do not miss these keys that will help you make everything easier and more natural.
Start by reading stories
There are many stories that talk about how children leave their diapers and begin to go to the toilet to relieve themselves. These stories can be very helpful because they help children visualize and motivate themselves using the potty.
You are his model
Remember that most of what children learn is through your model. Start by talking about what you do in the bathroom and allow your child to be with you. You will benefit from how Mom and Dad use the bathroom and they will be motivated to do it too, because they want to be like mom and dad!
They like to copy other children
Slightly older cousins or friends who are willing to use the bathroom in front of your toddler can be invaluable for modeling. For the children, you can make a game by putting a small porthole in the toilet for them to look at.
The potty always close
It is a good idea to have the potty always close by so that your little one can use it whenever he needs it. You can have a potty in every corner of the house or take it to the place where you are. In this way, if your child has the need, he can use it when he needs it.
Do not hurry
No, don't be in a hurry to start as you must respect the pace of your young child. Just positively encourage him to sit dressed and in his diaper on the potty and explain exactly what it is for. Build muscle memory so that your child can get on and off the toilet, and he sees that you want him to feel comfortable sitting there. Make sitting on the toilet fun, long before I even think about peeing in it.
For example, you have to make sure there are books next to the potty. Sing funny songs or praise him every time he goes down the toilet. But never force your child to sit on the potty or stay there if they don't want to.
After he likes to sit on the potty
You will have to ask him if he wants to do it without the pants or diaper. He may say yes or he may say no. If she says no, say something like, "Okay, you'll be ready to sit on the potty soon." Your goal is for him to feel completely comfortable. You can read him potty books and other books while he sits there.
Afterwards, if he poops, pour the contents of the diaper into the potty when you change him. Explain to your child that his body every day his body poops and urinates, and that they belong on the potty. Tell him that whenever he's ready, he'll start urinating and pooping on the potty. After a while, allow him to help you flush the urinal down the toilet.
When he pees or poops on the potty
When he relieves himself on the potty, remember to sing him a song or do a special dance around the house. Remember also the importance of celebrating other things. Don't make too much of a potty use so that you don't feel too much pressure or anxiety about using it. Remember that your child still does not trust his abilities; do not make him feel like he has to repeat the use of the potty, this should be his choice. Your child is the one who should be in control of the process. No pressure of any kind.
Look at the signs
Boys and girls begin to signal when they are about to poop, such as keeping quiet, withdrawing, or squatting in private. When this happens say things like: "Are you ready to poop? Do you want to do it in the bathroom?"
Humans naturally like privacy when they defecate, and it's okay if your child wants to be alone. Remind her that the bathroom is a great place to poop, that you will help her remove her diaper when she is ready. It may take her a while to start telling you, don't push her, but she will start to learn the concept that when she feels this way, it's time to go to the bathroom. Eventually, she will probably go with the diaper in the bathroom. Once it's a habit You can ask her if she wants to try sitting on the potty to poop, even with a diaper on.
Remember that it is very important to have a schedule to know the hours that your child usually poops each day and in this way, encourage him to sit on the potty without clothes when he is ready at those times. When he is able to pee or poop on the potty, celebrate it with dances and songs for sure he will be encouraged to repeat it in the future. But remember, never pressure or force him to do things he does not want ... you must follow his own pace.