Toilet training is a huge step in your toddler’s life. So, do not panic if he is taking time to learn that. For some children it is a piece of cake while others might take their time. Parents should keep in mind a few things while toilet training their children:
DO NOT OVERSTRESS ON TOILET TRAINING:
Parents should keep in mind that toileting doesn’t depict how good of a parents are they? It is a time consuming process which requires patience. So, have a relaxed attitude while toilet training your child. Don’t make them “not wanting to go to toilet” by putting too much stress on the importance of going to toilet.
AVOID GETTING FURIOUS ON ACCIDENTS:
Just know that your child has spent his life wearing diaper. It is a new thing for him, let him take his time. As a parent you should be expecting accidents. Do not overreact on them, It is hard for your child to hold for too long. Don’t make them fearful, anxious and unhappy about going to toilet.
NIGHT TIME:
Even if your toddler is trained to go to toilet in the daytime, expect him to wet his bed in the night. Most of the children under the age of 5 cannot keep their bed dry at night, while in primary school children the ratio is 1 out of 10. So think of bed wetting as a separate thing from toilet training at day time.
SIGNS:
Consider signs that your child shows about being ready to sleep without nappies. ( to see the signs of being ready for potty training, go to previous article). These include:
If the diaper of your child just get wet before waking up, he is ready to sleep without nappies in the night. You can check it by checking the diaper. The diaper will be warm and soaked.
If your child wakes up, or gets disturbed during urinating at night, then he is ready.
If the Child tries to go to the toilet or asks for your help, he is showing another sign of being ready.
If you observe deeply, you will know it by yourself also. Moms know their children more than anyone.
WHAT TO DO:
Here is a to-do list for moms.
Encourage your child to go to the toilet before bed. Make it a habit.
Encourage them to pull their pyjamas up and down. This will help them manage going to the toilet on their own.
Start talking to your child about importance of going to toilet in the night time. Take a time and taken to the toilet and that time. You can also use a potty seat for that purpose.
Repeat the same topic i.e importance of going to the toilet at night. Make it easy for them. Ask them to wake you up, if they feel the urge to go to toilet.
Use a light or anything to make it easy for them to go to toilet
You can also use a waterproof cover for the mattress, in case of accidents.
Do not pressurise them but casually remind them to go to toilet before sleeping.
Praise your child for staying dry in the daytime. But don’t get angry on them for wetting their bed.
If your child is taking too much stress, you can stop the training for a while.
If all that does not help, and you feel any abnormality. Consult your doctor.
These are not the thumb rules, as a mom no one knows your child better than you. Follow your instincts.
Moms can do it 