Guidance methods for children to go to the toilet

Generally, girls can start toilet training when they are 2 to 2 and a half years old, and boys can start toilet training when they are around 3 years old or show interest in going to the toilet. Personal explanation and demonstration, naked movements, appropriate rewards and potty training can help children develop toilet habits.

There is little scientific research on toilet training, and there is no so-called "gold standard". Just find something suitable for children. Here are some lessons to learn from. "Ask the doctor" will give you a detailed introduction, I hope it will help.

1. Choose the right time to start toilet training and identify signs that children are ready to go to the toilet.

At least 12- 18 months old, children can control defecation. Generally speaking, it is more appropriate for girls to start toilet training at the age of 2 to 2 and a half, and for boys to start toilet training at the age of 3. If the following conditions are met, you can start putting this matter on the agenda:

Children show interest in going to the toilet, such as going to the toilet with adults or wanting to flush the toilet;

Children will tell their parents when they want to pee, or observe squatting and complaining;

When you get wet, you will be prompted to change diapers.

Pay attention to the fact that children are not constipated, parents have time, and there is no time for major events at home.

2. Explain and demonstrate in person and let the children "warm up".

Before the "formal" toilet training begins, use the following skills to warm up your child:

Explain "excretion" to children in a positive and child-friendly way, for example, when changing diapers, explain to children: "Our bodies will process what we eat and drink, and then discharge garbage into urine";

Let the children watch the bedpans used by adults;

Take it to the toilet every time you urinate, so that children know that the toilet is a place for excretion;

Using dolls or stuffed animals as props to use bedpans, children can see their "friends" complete a series of actions to go to the toilet, which can relieve stress;

Practice sitting on the bedpan. It is recommended to go to the toilet after waking up in the morning and before taking a shower and going to bed, so that children can adapt to the toilet schedule as soon as possible.

3. "naked ass" action,

When the child is 20-30 months old, let him wander around the house naked with a bedpan next to him. John ross Mond, an American psychologist, advocated this method. The uncomfortable feeling of defecation running down the leg will encourage children to use bedpans. Then put the child's bedpan in the bathroom and let him further develop the habit of going to the bathroom.

Disadvantages: Parents need to clean the floor.

Step 4: Appropriate rewards

Praise may be the best way to motivate children. You can give verbal praise or actual rewards:

Make clear the reason for the reward, "It's great that you can sit on the toilet!"

Rewards should be timely and interesting to children, such as eating chocolate beans immediately after going to the toilet.

5. Choose a suitable auxiliary bedpan or toilet seat.

Nowadays, children's bedpans have many functions, some of which have reading and music functions. They are cute in shape and can make children interested and willing to squat on them for a long time. The following paragraphs are roughly the feelings of mothers.

Tip: the baby will eventually learn to go to the toilet by himself. Even if the child will be a little late, don't be too nervous and flustered. Parents' patient guidance is the greatest help to children!