Every young mother sooner or later asks the question: "At what age should a child be taught to use a potty?" First of all, you need to remember that this process does not go as fast and hassle-free as we would like. This requires patience, good mood and time.
Some parents advise to accustom the baby to the pot from 9 months, but this does not guarantee that the baby will get used to it right away and there will be no more problems with it. Experienced doctors and psychologists do not establish the exact time when it is necessary to carry out the procedure. A lot of factors influence the
teaching of children to the pot : the world around, the readiness of the baby, the absence of fears, the attitude of parents, the maturity of the child's body.
First of all, you need to be patient with the process and not scold the baby if he does not succeed. Otherwise, he will simply be scared, and your training will be extended indefinitely. You should not put the child on the pot for more than 10 minutes. At the same time, it can not be pampered with sweets. He must learn that the process of defecation or urination is not a game.
Teaching children to the pot should be calm. If the baby cannot sit on it for 5-10 minutes, then he is not yet ready for the procedure. As for the pot itself, it should be warm and cozy. It’s not necessary to buy a too “cool” baby hygiene item. The main thing is that it must be sustainable. In order for the urination or bowel movement to begin, you can help the child with appropriate sounds.
Teaching children to the pot will be more effective if you praise them after every good luck. However, do not overdo it. A simple kiss or word is enough. If the child could not endure, and he went into his pants - do not scold, but change his clothes as soon as possible. He should feel that in dry clothes he is more comfortable than in wet and dirty.
Teaching children to the potty should be carried out by both parents, and all their actions and words should be absolutely coordinated. In order to determine whether the baby is ready for the procedure or not, it is necessary to evaluate its capabilities. Watch him. If he tries to repeat your actions, puts on and takes off his pants, walks well, bends down, sits up and stands up, does not like to walk in a wet diaper and stays dry for about two hours, then you can already try to accustom him to the potty.
In any case, never try to
force events. If the baby does not perceive the pot and treat it with caution, then do not insist on training. In this way, you only push the baby away and scare him. However, the pot should be in front of him. Every day, try to plant the baby on him in clothes. If everything goes well and the child begins to get used to this situation, then after a week or two you can plant him already without clothes.
If the child can already calmly spend some time on the pot, then try to plant it every time he goes into the diaper. If the child, running around the room, himself sat on the pot, then you should slightly praise him, even if he did not pee. Over time, the skill will develop. If you want to know the opinion of other mothers how to teach a child a potty, a forum for young parents will help you find out the answers to your questions. Good luck and patience!