Of course, not always children will wear diapers to accommodate urine or feces. But helping children to get diapers off and start wearing underwear is also not an easy job.
You must be smart to teach and train children to start using the toilet for their personal needs. But the problem is, when is the right time for the child to come out of the diaper and start using the toilet? Are there other considerations that must be considered? Check out the answer below.
When is the right time for a diaper child and learn to use the toilet?
According to a new study from the American Academy of Pediatrics, parents in America believe that children can release diapers when they are 18 to 24 months old. Meanwhile, the best time to train children to use their own toilets is as quickly as possible. The experts did not find any danger if babies or toddlers began to diaper and use the toilet early.
It is best to teach your child to use the toilet when the child is able to arrange the urge to urinate. Children who have been able to manage the urge to urinate will defecate at the same time every day, do not defecate at night, and have dry and clean diapers after 2 hours of diaper use or during naps. Also make sure the child is able to climb, talk, and take off clothes which are important motor skills to be able to use the toilet.
Children who are ready to use the toilet are also mentally ready. that is, he obeys when he is taught and is asked to poop in the toilet. One sign is that your child may feel "big" and embarrassed to use diapers.
By no longer using diapers, it can also help children avoid reddish rashes and infections caused by wearing long diapers. Worse yet, children who tend to wear diapers constantly, tend to be more susceptible to recurrent urinary tract infections. This is because, when using diapers, most children do not learn to complete their urine completely.
Also observe for signs of children wanting to urinate
In addition to guessing at what age the child has to diaper off, it's a good idea to observe the behavior of your child when he is about to urinate. Generally, around the age of 1 year, the child has begun to recognize a rectal or bladder sensation full of semen.
In many cases, your child will show his awareness through his behavior. Examples such as doing a squatting pose and snorting when he wants to defecate or draw his diaper when he needs to urinate.
Although he still does not understand the function and method of urinating in the toilet, it is a good idea for parents to come up with an idea to exercise awareness and a sense of urination that the child feels. For example, you can say a neutral saying "When viewed from his face, it seems like your sister wants to urinate, huh?"
And if your child has soaked his diaper, immediately say and apply if urinating or defecating is something the body must immediately expel. Say with gentle soft meaning and tone, so that the child understands its meaning without having to feel the strangeness of the life lessons he is learning.