to use it. The best thing to do is to encourage the behaviour you want. Around 18 to 24 months is a good age to start potty training.
Talking Potty Training at the same time each day, take off the nappy and I
t helps to remember that you can’t force your child to use a potty. In time he or she will want
Most children go through 3 stages in developing bladder control. They become aware of having a wet/dirty nappy. They get to know when they are weeing, and may tell you they’re doing it!
They know when they need to wee, and may say so in advance.
What to do Leave the potty around where your child can see it and get to know what it’s for. If there are older children around, he or she may see them using it and their example will be a great help. Let your child see you using the toilet and explain what you’re doing.
If your child regularly opens his or her bowels
suggest that they try sitting on the potty. If your child is the slightest bit upset by the idea just put the nappy back on and leave it a few weeks before trying again.
As soon as you see that your child knows when they are going to wee, try the same thing. If your child slips up, just mop it up and wait for the next time. It usually takes a while for your child to get the hang of it, and the worst thing you can do is to make your child feel worried.
Your child will be delighted when they succeed and a little praise from you will make it better still, but don’t make a big deal of it.
Problems with Toilet Training If your child shows no interest in using the potty, don’t worry. In the end, your child will want to be dry themselves.
Show your child that you’re pleased and help them to be pleased when he or she uses the potty or toilet or manages to stay dry, even for a short time. Be gentle about accidents.
Supporting sick & premature babies at St George’s
nurseries. It also offers specialist surgery for babies. The unit cares for 600 babies each year. Mums and dads can visit 24 hours a day.
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First Touch is the charity dedicated to St George’s neonatal unit. The majority of money raised through donations is spent on vital medical equipment. The charity also funds specialist nurse training, a family welfare scheme and a Family Centred Care Coordinator who works with families during the time their baby is being cared for on the neonatal unit.
Donations make a difference to all the babies cared for and are hugely appreciated.
www.first-touch.org.uk
Email:
info@first-touch.org.uk Telephone: 020 8944 0131 Small Steps 25
he neonatal unit at St George’s Hospital in Tooting has Intensive Care, High Dependency and Special Care
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