Toilet Training in Children; Dear parents... As the weather gets warmer, it is time to toilet train your children. Toilet training is a sensitive process that is healthier to do in the summer. Keeping in mind that every child has different developmental periods, proper education should be given by taking into account your child's temperament characteristics.
Knowing whether the child is ready is the first step. You should thoroughly evaluate whether your child is ready, both physiologically and emotionally. Watch for signals in your child's movements. If he is curious about poop and pee; If he asks questions about it and is no longer uncomfortable doing it in his diaper; This type of behavior is an indication that they are ready.
If your child is ready, there is no better time than summer. Of course, this is valid if you are not one of those who spend the summer on holiday all the time... If you do not plan to spend a summer holiday by staying in a fixed place or if there is a change in your life (such as moving, city change), my advice to you is not to enter this period. It is very important that the child feels safe in this process and that the interventions are the same for everyone. If the parent is anxious, the child will also be anxious.
Do not declare Toilet Training a state of emergency!
Generally, for some parents, an extraordinary situation is declared in this process. Over-sensitivity, giving up the routines in our daily lives, or constantly eye-tracking the child, excessive attention... The child should not experience this process differently than the natural process... The family should avoid over-exaggerated attention and approach the child with a normal feeling as usual. Otherwise, the child will encode exaggerated interest with poop or pee. He will also direct the same exaggerated attention to his poop and pee. This may cause other problems.
The choice of potty should be left to the child!
If we have been given good cognitive information and have created something in the child's mind about toilet training; The second stage will be potty or toilet shopping. You can offer alternative solutions to your children and tell them that they can use the toilet on the potty or toilet. Shop for a toilet adapter or potty. You can do it together with your child. In this way, you can sit your child down, ask him which one he is comfortable in, and offer your child the opportunity to choose.
On the other hand, the child does not want to give up control. During this period when the child begins to gain autonomy, he/she needs to know about his/her own potty. In this context, he can poke around in his potty and see what is there; can install and remove parts. You know that kids love repair work. You ask why? Because the child feels a sense of belonging to the things he can tinker with and the items he can repair. The child who feels a sense of belonging also attaches great importance to this event. Then let's raise children who are curious, tinkering, and plugging and unplugging. More questions, more feeling and more belonging… And of course, more poop…
You should stop being overly meticulous!
Yes, dear parents… We must put our obsessions aside during the toilet training process for children. This is a very difficult process for those who are obsessed with excessive cleanliness, but do not be afraid, maybe this process will heal you; It can also be a therapeutic process. One of the mistakes made in this process is to put layers of things under many things that the child plays, sits or lies on... This not only disrupts the child's functionality but also will not provide comfort to the child. The uncomfortable child will either hold it in when he/she poops or perform behaviors such as hiding or hiding.
Involve attractive games or creative activities to get him/her to sit on the toilet or potty!
Regular sitting habits are as important as making time enjoyable. Have your children sit on the toilet regularly and happily. He doesn't have to do anything, it's important that he gets used to it. Aim to sit up 3 times a day. You can generally turn toilet time after meals, when your stomach is full, into an advantage.
On the other hand, the issue I am focusing on is turning this action into fun... "How about sitting on the potty?" Entertaining the child with sentences such as "I will read you a very nice story"... Gradually increase the time the child sits on the toilet. Keep a game or a special book in the bathroom and sing songs to use while sitting on the toilet. The child must be there Praise the effort to sit and be proud of it. Then, if your child poops or pees, play together and flush the toilet. Children love watching their poop go. Play with your child's psychology from time to time. Give clues that will make him think positively with this action. For example: “If you poop, we will throw away all your diapers and increase the laundry.”
Finally, if you have tried everything and you are still having trouble somewhere and your child resists this process, you should be very patient again. Some children cannot get out of the comfort of diapers quickly, no matter how much they want to. Or they may have developed some fears about the toilet. When you encounter such a situation, you can get short-term psychologist support. This will relax you as a parent and you will discover what your child needs in this process.
When it comes to a happy ending, do not give exaggerated rewards or excessive displays of happiness!
Your child If he is now saying and doing the toilet, do not over-excite him, as in everything else. There is no need to buy expensive gifts and toys for your child. Appreciate him, tell him that you love him very much. Do not make result-oriented sentences such as "Look, you succeeded, I am a successful son/daughter." Appreciate and support the process.
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