Social stigmas make it frowned upon for a 3 or 4-year-old child to still be using diapers, and sometimes it is seen as a "delay" in their development.
Now, before giving in to this pressure and taking off the diapers abruptly, it’s important to understand that toilet training is just like learning to walk: it’s not just about motivation and good intentions to “teach” it, it requires a degree of biological maturation that does not occur at the same time for all children.
Although most children achieve it between their second and third year, the reality is that the process isn’t completed until age 6, and it’s very important to respect each child’s individual timing.
Likely, by the time your child is 3 years old, stopping diaper use will have already been a topic in the pediatrician’s office, and it is important to listen to their advice. Good professionals know how to support each child’s individuality in this process and can also guide parents on more general issues.
What are the signs that your child is ready to stop using diapers?
- The first step towards toilet training is when the little one tells you they have peed or pooped in the diaper.
- The second step is when they tell you while they are doing it.
- The third step is when they notify you before they go.
Here are some tips to encourage and teach your little one to use the toilet:
- Start talking about the topic one month before with your child, and let them accompany you to the bathroom to see how the toilet is used.
- One week before, tell them that the next week there will be no more diapers. Present it as a game. It will be a fun game. You can make up a story to explain how it will be.
- For three days, your child should be at home without underwear or pants.
- Place a potty chair in one room of the house.
- During these days, try to have your child drink more water or eat hydrating foods that increase the urge to pee.
- If you go out, the child will be dressed but without a diaper or underwear, and you should be prepared with a change of clothes and a potty in the bag.
- At night, you can still use a diaper but not a very absorbent one.
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