Leaving diapers behind is one of the most important achievements for babies. There is no specific age or time to achieve it, each child is different. Some will get it before and others after.
It is a process that it may take from a few days to several months. It is a process that can take time and you have to be patient on the part of the parents. In theory the smaller they are, the more it will cost them to learn. To help them achieve this, we leave you some tips to help them get out of diapers successfully.
When is the best time to put the diaper down?
For there is no precise age to do it. There are children who achieve it with 18 months and others with 3 years. It depends on the physical and mental maturation of the child. He will show you himself with signals that he is ready: if he can walk alone, if he likes to imitate adults, if he can get on and off his underwear, and obeys simple commands. The child must show willingness and interest in doing so.
It also has to be a time when the person who cares for you has time and patience. Adults also have to be prepared for this process, which is by no means easy and can take a toll on one. If there is a time of change or stress it is better to leave it for a little later.
Let him get involved in the process
Allow him choose the infant potty or toilet adapter. Many children are afraid of falling inside, and an adapter will give them more security. In this case, he also buys a step so that they can get there on their own, and have everything they need at hand.
If it is a potty put it in a visible place and let him play with it. You can decorate it as you like with stickers. You can show him how his dolls use him to pee and poop.
Check that he is comfortable and that he can get on and off it by himself. And don't force him to use it, that will only make him crazed. You can use it first dressed so that you get used to it, and then without clothes.
Children learn by example
Do not be ashamed that your son to accompany the bathroom. This will see it as something natural and it will be easier for you to learn how to do it.
Who takes longer to learn, boys or girls?
Children take a little longer than girls to leave in diapers. To help you reduce this difference, what we can do is let them pee sitting down. It is much easier for them, and so if they want they can also poop.
Stories about giving up the diaper
They exist in the market specific stories to motivate children during this stage of Transition. Reading them to them can help bring about the moment. It will help you to solve doubts, to understand that it is a natural process and that other children also have a hard time.
Do I let him ask for it or do I put it before?
We know our children and we know when they may feel like relieving themselves. If they are playing or are entertained, they may be confused in asking for it so do not wait for them to ask you. The children will ask for it when they have passed the process.
What do I do if I have an accident?
If you notice when it's already happening let it finish. Do not scold or punish him. All children have accidents before they get it. For them it is quite an achievement to control the toilet and it is not achieved overnight.
Night protection
At night it is much more complicated not to have accidents. They have not yet fully developed their body, and they are not able to wake up with the desire. For this reason to avoid accidents we can do these tips:
- Leave the potty near her bed in case she wakes up.
- Put a protector on the mattress.
- Don't drink a lot of water before bed and pee before bed.
- When you wake up, the first thing to do is use your potty.
- If he wakes up he will call you to help him.
Congratulate him
If he achieves an achievement, congratulate him! It reinforces their feeling of self-love, autonomy and independence.
Why remember ... putting off the diaper is a very important development but you should not push it. Sooner or later it will.