Sooner or later, the baby’s parents face a rather difficult question to fulfill - teaching a child to the potty. The question of the most suitable time for this is very individual, it primarily depends on the physiological and psychological characteristics of the crumbs. And the task of parents is to make visiting the toilet for the child as comfortable and convenient as possible. It would be ideal to install a children's toilet, but in most cases, parents do not even think about it, preferring modern linings and seats on an adult toilet. As part of this material, we will consider all possible options.
Toilet bowl for children: what is special?
Of course, when planning a repair in the bathroom, you must immediately think about the future, leave space for the installation of an additional unit of plumbing. A children's toilet differs from an adult, primarily in size. Its average height is 30-35 cm, for comparison, the height of an adult is 50 cm. The size of the bowl is also reduced in diameter, while functionally it copes with its responsibilities by 100%. You can install a children's toilet in either a shared or a separate bathroom.
Modern manufacturers offer floor and hanging models - the choice primarily depends on the preferences of the parents. By the way, most of the options are decorated with stickers depicting your favorite cartoon characters, which will make the process of getting used to the baby the most enjoyable and comfortable.
Special seat
In cases where the purchase of a separate unit of plumbing is not possible or is not invested in the family budget, a worthy alternative would be a children's toilet lining. Today it can be purchased at any specialized store at an affordable cost. I must admit that modern industry has taken a huge step forward by offering overlays in a sufficient number of variations.
Hard or soft pad
Baby sitting on the toilet reduces the diameter of the bowl, making it suitable for use by the child. For convenience, it can be equipped with special handles. Many manufacturers, trying to attract the attention of crumbs, produce models in the form of animals.
Anatomical pad
It is presented in the form of a plastic seat with a back in the back and a special barrier in front, repeating the anatomical features of children. This uniform nozzle, which prevents urine from entering the floor, completely repeats the contour of the body of a sitting child, providing him with maximum comfort and safety.
Sitting step step for toilet
This is a great option for independent kids, ready for an active knowledge of the world. If you want to accustom your child to the toilet as soon as possible, sitting on the toilet with a step will be an indispensable option for you. Structurally and visually, this is the same pad, which can be either anatomical or conventional, equipped with a ladder. The addition in the form of a ladder is very convenient, it allows the baby to climb the toilet independently. The steps can additionally be supplemented with a handrail. Most often, such a seat is made of plastic, it will be problematic to find it on free sale, but you can always place an order via the Internet.
What's better
Children's toilet or pad? Parents are guessing, wanting to achieve maximum comfort for their child. In this matter, it is important to be extremely careful and cautious, because any improper action can scare away the baby, cause him to reject the toilet and all attempts by his parents. In order to make the right choice, we offer to analyze in detail the advantages and disadvantages of each proposed option.
Advantages and disadvantages of a children's toilet
So, using a special separate toilet, you can achieve maximum safety for the child. You do not need a children's step for the toilet, and the baby will be able to cope without the help of parents. There is another positive point - it is important for the child to feel his independence and independence, even at such a young age. Having their own personal plumbing item, they will get accustomed to it much faster. This has already been proven by numerous studies in this field. Yes, and use the child's toilet for the child as comfortable as possible.
Speaking about the shortcomings, it should first be noted the rather high cost of the plumbing itself and its installation. On average, the cost of a children's toilet in stores starts at 3,000 rubles - far from all modern parents can afford such a purchase, unfortunately. In addition, the installation of the toilet requires free time, and its operating time will not be long - the child will grow up and begin to use plumbing for adults.
Advantages and disadvantages of pad seats
This is a budget alternative to a separate toilet, so it attracts the attention of a larger audience of parents. Pads in a sufficient assortment are presented in stationary stores, so there will certainly not be any difficulties with their purchase and choice. Each parent will be able to install such a device on the toilet, this will not require special skills and a special tool. Another thing is that such a device cannot provide the necessary level of safety for the child, parents will have to constantly monitor their visit to the toilet room to prevent the occurrence of an accident.
Choose the right one
Going to the store for a children's toilet or pad, be sure to involve the child in the selection process. Quite often, parents make their own purchases, thereby making a huge mistake. The baby, first of all, should like the design, then the use of the device will not be accompanied by negative conditions for him. Experienced parents are probably well aware of how often they have to change the same lining on the toilet due to the fact that the child refuses to use them. Just imagine if you get a separate toilet. It is unlikely that even a one-time replacement will bring you joy.
If you chose the toilet, pay attention to the models in bright colors - they usually attract special attention of children. Even if you did not manage to find something special in the shops of your city, feel free to purchase an ordinary white toilet bowl, you will be able to add zest to it with the help of bright and funny stickers with your favorite characters and cartoon characters of your baby. From materials it is better to give preference to classics: faience or porcelain. The principle of operation of the children's toilet is absolutely identical to the adult model, it certainly will not cause any problems even in the child.
Mounting
A significant drawback of an independent element of plumbing for a child is the need for its installation. You can cope with the installation yourself or with the help of specialists. The location of the toilet should be such that it does not block access to all communications, while remaining accessible to the child. That is why at the stage of choosing a place, be sure to consider the wishes of your crumbs.
The toilet is fixed with anchor bolts, cement mortar, after which all communications are connected. The task of parents is to verify that the system works correctly, that there are no leaks and installation defects after the installation is completed.