When a baby is around 1.5 years old, it is necessary to give them toilet training! What is toilet training? The so-called toilet training refers to teaching babies to urinate and defecate in the toilet. The purpose of toilet training is to enable babies to hold back the urge to urinate when they feel the sensation of urination in their bladder, and then wait until the toilet to resolve it. Next, let's take a closer look at the methods of toilet training.
1. Assess the readiness of the baby
Most people start toilet training around the age of 2 for their children, but some children may not be ready until the age of 4. You need to observe your baby's correct signals, such as imitating others' bathroom habits, instead of putting pressure on them before they are ready. It's best to compare the basic checklist and see if they are ready.
2. Purchase the correct tools
This is the first and most important step, you need to purchase a toilet bowl suitable for children or add a specialized children's toilet seat to your regular toilet. No matter which one you choose, you must ensure that your baby can sit firmly on the ground with both feet, so that he can exert more effort when defecating. If possible, you may also need to find a book with illustrations or a video/DVD to stimulate your baby's interest in toilet training.
3. Establish a routine
Once a day, have the baby sit on the toilet bowl without taking off their pants, which can be after breakfast, before taking a shower, or any time when they are likely to defecate. This can help him get used to the toilet bowl and make it a part of his daily life. If the baby doesn't want to sit on the toilet bowl, it's okay. Don't force him, or force him there. Especially when the baby looks a little scared, don't force him.
4. Get rid of diapers
Let the baby sit on the toilet bowl without a diaper. Similarly, this is to make him accustomed to the feeling of sitting on the toilet bowl in this way. At this point, you can start explaining to him that this is something that his mother, father, brother, and sister have to do every day. That is to say, taking off pants before squatting on the toilet is an adult behavior.
5. Explain the process
Showing your child how to handle his feces may also be helpful. Next time when the baby changes diapers, bring him to his bedpan, have him sit down, then undress him and throw the feces into the bedpan. This helps babies connect sitting and convenience. When you pour the contents of his toilet bowl into the big toilet, if he is willing, let him flush it so he can see where these things have been flushed. But if he's afraid, don't force him to do it. After teaching the baby convenience, wear pants and wash hands by yourself.
6. Cultivate independence
Encourage your baby to use a toilet whenever they think it's convenient, but also make sure they know they can tell you they want it to be convenient, so you can take them to the bathroom when they need it. If conditions permit, let the baby play around without diapers or pants at certain times, and place the toilet next to it. Tell the baby that if he needs it, he can use the toilet bowl and remind him from time to time that the toilet bowl is nearby.
