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Potty training

10/02/2017

Potty training

Most parents think about potty training after about 18 months or as their child reaches the age of 2: Toddlers can pick up the idea very quickly if they're at the right stage, when they have the ability to notice when they need to pee and wait to get to the right place.

But, like most milestones in childhood, there are no absolutes and most parents would say it's not worth starting potty training until you’re sure that you’re both ready and you have the time to focus on doing away with baby's nappy and starting to use the potty or toilet fitted with a special toilet seat: Every child develops at a different pace and it up to the parents to look out for the signs that he’s ready to potty train.

If your toddler tries to take off his nappy, doesn't want you to change his nappy, or takes an interest when you, your partner or older siblings go to the toilet, it may be time to start his potty training.

Remember to tell your toddler that he is getting big now and ask him to try going without nappies. If he’s too late don't make a fuss otherwise you may find yourself getting the wrong results.

You can start by keeping his nappy off for an hour at a time and then gradually stretch this out. As soon as you see that your toddler is ready to pee encourage him to use his potty. If he’s too late, don’t make a fuss, you don’t want him to become anxious and worried. Simply change him to make him feel better.

When your toddler starts to tell you that he needs to go to the toilet, you may find that he reacts well to praise and encouragement, without exaggerating though so that he doesn't end up placing too much importance on being at home.

 Adults always act as a role modell in allthe learning stages of any new skill: a relaxed and balanced approach will help your child to learn this new skill more quickly and easily.

Never scold your child if he or she has an accident: it simply means that it is not the right time for him or her to learn.

After a few months you can put your toddler down without a nappy for his afternoon nap and later at night as well: put a waterproof sheet or mattress protector under your son's bed sheet to protect the mattress; don't let your toddler drink too much and make sure he goes to the toilet before going to bed. Wake him up every 2 hours or so to take to the toilet: this is hard for a lot of parents but he will soon become accustomed to waking you up if he needs to go to the toilet or go to the toilet on his own.

It is very important for parents to guide their children through this very important process: being at home makes your toddler feel more secure and relaxed in the case of inevitable accidents.

The keywords are: patience, perseverance and care ... and remember that sooner or later all toddlers leave their nappies behind them!

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