Easy Tips for Toilet Training
Toilet training takes time and patience on the part of parents. Several weeks
of concentrated effort may be required. The earlier toilet train¬ing is started,
the better, because children who are trained earlier usually require less time
to learn to go to the toilet by themselves. Children will usually not train
themselves, although there are some exceptions. You really need to make an
effort to guide them properly. Early training can be done more easily if you set
up a regular time to place the child on the potty seat. Also, younger children
often give signals when they are ready to have a bowel movement. Babies
often prepare for a bowel movement by puckering their lips tightly and making
their expression look more serious. They may also make certain noises that
you can come to recognize. When children are about to urinate, they
sometimes make little noises or become a little fussy. If you have the time to
begin training your baby at a young age, it will be much easier for both you
and the child.
When babies are still in diapers and have not yet been trained, it is important
to check their diapers periodically to make sure they are clean. Leaving your
child in soiled or wet diapers will make her very uncomfortable and irritable.
Babies may develop a rash if their diapers are not changed regularly or if they
are not properly cleaned after each changing. These practices are very
important in helping children learn good bathroom and cleanliness habits.