How to wean a child from diapers

Almost all parents believe that diapers are one of the most sought-after inventions. Thanks to them, young mothers no longer wash stacks of wet diapers, they can safely go out for a walk with a baby, not fearing that he goes to the toilet at the most inopportune moment. But, sooner or later, you have to potty train your baby and give up such a convenient thing as a diaper. At what age do you need to start such a responsible process? How to implement this? Let's talk about this in more detail.

What time should the child wean from diapers

Parents should choose the appropriate time for themselves. There are no specific recommendations from doctors when it is “long overdue” or “too early”. It all depends on the physiological characteristics of the child.

Many parents begin to introduce children to the pot as early as 4-6 months. But there is no logic in such actions. Toddlers do not understand the causal relationship between urge and toilet. Therefore, it is important to stop using diapers only when the child is ready for it himself. In this case, it will take less time for the whole process of getting used to the pot, and the nervous system of neither the parents nor the child will suffer.

The first signs of a child's readiness to give up diapers include the following:

• the diaper stays dry for 1-2 hours;
• the baby puts on and takes off his clothes himself;
• the child goes to the toilet at a certain time, for example, after eating or sleeping;
• the baby begins to be capricious when he wants to go to the toilet;
• according to psychologists, the ability to show body parts is also one of the signs of a child's readiness for drastic changes in his life - getting used to the potty.

According to statistics, at the age of 1.5 years, a child may be ready to control his physiological urges. But, nevertheless, parents must make a decision based on personal observations.

How to wean a child from diapers

Unfortunately, there is no single correct technology. But, taking into account personal experience, young parents identified 4 most effective methods:

• "Method of 10 tights". The essence of the method is that parents need to prepare a lot of clean tights and panties, then inform the child that he is already an adult and can independently ask for a potty. Of course, there will be a lot of "punctures", but parents should not immediately take off their wet clothes. The child should feel discomfort from the fact that he wrote. After a couple of minutes, the baby again needs to be told that he can ask for a pot when he wants to use the toilet. Having gained patience, after a week or two, or even earlier, the child will understand that the pot is an alternative to diapers; reusable nappies or training panties. This method is ideal for those who do not want to constantly wipe the wet puddles of their child. Diapers and panties absorb moisture, but the baby feels uncomfortable. Of course, you will also have to wash them repeatedly, and you need to buy at least 5 pieces of panties and diapers, but the effectiveness of this method has been proven by many parents.

• Training in the form of a game. To implement this method, you need 2 pots at once. The first child uses it for its intended purpose, and the second is intended for the baby's favorite toy. That is, during potty training, the child should be interested in playing with his favorite bear or any other toy. The kid must understand that his friend also needs to be put on the pot, and so that he does not get bored, it is better to do this together. Oddly enough, training in the form of a game allows you to achieve the first results already on the first day.

• Personal example. This method is based on toilet training. All family members should go to the toilet when needed. And the child should be no exception. Since children always copy their elders, they easily get used to new changes, especially since they strive to quickly become adults and independent.

When teaching your baby to the potty, you need to make sure that the changes do not provoke stressful situations. Whatever one may say, but the nervous system of the crumbs is too unstable. Sometimes it is better to wait 1-2 months than spoil the nerves of both the child and the parents.