When and how should toilet training be given?
Toilet training is a big step for children and their parents. The secret to success is timing and patience.
Toilet training success does not depend on age, but on physical, developmental and behavioral indicators. Many children show signs of being potty-trained between 18 and 24 months of age. However, some may not be ready until age 3. Usually, mothers worry about their own children as the children of their neighbors and friends are toilet trained. There is no requirement that every child will be toilet trained at the same age. When to start potty training will depend on the child. Every child is different; They learn to use the toilet at different times, just as they learn to walk and talk at different times. Families do not need to rush at this point. If you start too early, it may take longer to toilet train your child.
So how do you know when your child is ready for toilet training?
- Can your child go to the toilet and sit?
- Can your child pull his pants down and raise them back up?
- Can your child stay dry for up to two hours?
- Can your child understand and follow basic instructions?
- Can your child communicate when he needs to go to the toilet?
- Is your child interested in using the toilet or leaving the diaper and putting on panties?
If you answered yes for the most part, your child may be ready. If you answered mostly no, you should wait a little longer. Do not think about your child who has failed toilet training because he is stubborn or has a mental problem. In cases such as autism and developmental delay, this process may take longer.
Toilet training can be difficult during the period of major changes such as moving house, changing rooms and having a sibling. With events like these, you need to schedule toilet training well.
In addition, it is very normal for the child to experience pee and poop accidents during this period. The family needs to be patient in this process.