Helping our children to leave the diaper and teach them to go to the bathroom can sometimes become an odyssey. There are many things to consider, but the main thing is to make this a positive and respectful activity, so that they do not feel bad if they are not yet ready to leave.
Fortunately, in addition to the fact that today there are many resources to follow certain lines or steps so that moving from the diaper to the bathroom is a good experience for both of us, we can also have fun supports that motivate them to make this great step. We share you three videos with songs to help your child leave the diaper.
Pee poop
In this sticky song Babies decide that they no longer want to wear a diaper because they are older and ask their mother to help them go to the bathroom. Accompanied by a beautiful animation, it is one of the most popular so that going to the bathroom is a striking and fun experience.
To the bathroom with Elmo
The popular Elmo learns to go to the bathroom guided by his dad, who sings a funny song to encourage him to do so. It's a nice video that shows how parental support and enthusiasm helps children see the transition from the diaper to the bathroom as something fun and positive.
Goodbye diapers goodbye!
This video also includes a song that helps them say goodbye to diapers guided by twin brothers Paige and Parker Panda, shows several examples of how different animals go to the bathroom. In the end it includes the example of a child who goes to the bathroom because he is already big. In addition to the song of "Goodbye diaper" It includes other lively tunes about growing up and shows the clothes and potty (potty) used by older children.
Some advices
Remember that the most important thing to make the transition from the diaper to the bathroom easier is not to pressure your child. Each child has their own pace to move forward in their development and the diaper is no different than any other new achievement of them.
Signs that you are ready to leave the diaper
Rather than leading us to them, it will be they who begin to give signs that they are ready to leave. Some may be the following:
- Start complaining about the diaper or take it off just because it bothers you.
- They tell you that they want to pee or poop like you do: in the bathroom.
- Long periods go by without wetting the diaper, such as during naps.
- They hide to make their needs somewhere remote.
How to help them respectfully
For us, going to the bathroom is the most normal thing in the world, but for your child it can be something that makes him nervous because it is a new and unknown experience. That is why it is important to do it respectfully, for this I share some tips:
Without hurry or pressure. As I mentioned, each child advances at their own pace and more than pushing them to do so, we must be attentive to the signals they give us. Just as an age arrives to start eating with a spoon or start dressing alone, there is also the time when they can start controlling sphincters.
Tell them about it. Just as we talk with them about other important changes in their lives, such as starting to go to school, it is important that they understand what it is about. Explain why you have to leave the diaper, why now you must pee and poop in the bathroom, all in a positive way. Listen to your doubts and reassure him if he feels nervous.
Give him the option to choose where to do it. Some children prefer to start directly in the toilet because they want to do it the same as parents, but there are others who are afraid or not inspired by confidence. For this we can make use of a potty (potty) that has drawings or is of your favorite color. By giving you the freedom to choose, you will feel more comfortable making this great change.
Make going to the bathroom an activity that excites you. Some children get angry or bored if they sit for long periods waiting to make them want to go to the bathroom. An option to entertain them may be to put one of these videos that I have shared, your favorite cartoon or even bring a toy you like or a coloring book while you wait.
Remember that there is no specific or mandatory age to leave the diaper, nor should we force him to do so just because his teacher thinks it is time or your family tells you that he is too big to continue wearing a diaper.
