How Should We Give Toilet Training?

Toilet training is a suitable process to be given between 18-36 months. Children gain bowel and bladder muscle control skills in 18-36 months. At the same time, in this process, children develop their ability to express their needs and wishes, discover the functionality of their bodies, and develop self-care skills. However, since each child's developmental process is different, the most important thing is to provide education at the appropriate time.

The completion process of toilet education is not the same for every child. While some can complete this process in 1-2 weeks, it should not be forgotten that some children may need a few months.

How do I know when she is ready?

• If she can follow the instructions

• Can walk

• Can express herself in words

• Fulfills basic self-care skills ( such as taking off your clothes, washing your hands)

• If she has a routine when she goes to the toilet

• If muscle growth has occurred

• If she is uncomfortable with her diaper and wetness

• If she notifies you when her diaper is dirty

• If she can sit on the toilet

• If she has no fear of the toilet

How do we begin?

• First of all, the toilet Be careful not to coincide with a new family situation such as the birth of a new sibling, illness, leaving a family member, starting school, etc.

• Tell your child in advance that you will start toilet training.

• By setting goals such as 10 diapers left, you can inform that you can start using the toilet when these diapers are finished. You can buy apparatus or potty.

• In this selection process, you can go shopping with your child and motivate them by choosing their toilet needs such as underwear, potty and soap together.

• Children When they come to the toilet, they behave in behaviors such as shaking and pushing. Noticing these behaviors and directing your child to the toilet will be effective.

• Reinforce the behavior by appreciating your child as they go to the toilet without going overboard.

• Read books about toilet training.

• Try to choose clothes that she can wear comfortably while going to the toilet in this process.

• It is important for the child to say goodbye to the diaper. You can set farewell rituals, such as a farewell song to the meringue, waving while throwing it in the trash.

• Get used to accidents. It makes your job easier to provide spare underwear, training toilets, mattress protectors during training.

• Avoid consuming fluids close to bedtime to avoid nighttime accidents.

• If your child is going to school, make sure to inform the teacher about the process.

• Most importantly, if the child is resistant to education despite all the attempts, take a break for a while. Waiting for a time when the child is ready will be effective.

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