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 Identifying
when your child is ready to be toilet trained is not always
easy. Every child is an individual and a lot depends
not on their age rather than stage of development and muscle
control.
There are signs to look for that may give
you a hint of your child's readiness to begin toilet training.
Indications may include curiousness about the toilet for
example wanting to sit on it. Perhaps she is not having
as many wet nappies or is trying to take of her nappy.
When you feel that your child is ready
to start toilet training, it is important to communicate
your strategy to your carer so as to ensure the routine
is adhered to.
When is your child ready?
Remember every child is an individual
and age is not an issue. Readiness for toilet training
depends upon their stage of development and their muscle
control.
Look for signs:
- Are they able to follow
simple instructions?
- Are there more dry nappies
lately?
- Are they curious about the
toilet?
- Do the try to take their
nappy off?
When you
feel your child is ready to start toilet training,
communicate with your carers, as they will work with
you and your child. An important point to remember
is that it is not unusual for a child who is learning
toilet training to save their bowel motion until they have
a nappy on or they may ask you for a nappy before doing
their bowel motion.
Stay relaxed about it, as your child gets
familiar with using the toilet things will improve.
How do you cope with toilet training,
whilst going to work?
Here are a few strategies, which may assist
you.
| 1. |
Buy lots of undies, asks
your little person to help choose them. |
| 2. |
Before leaving home put
your little person on the toilet. |
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or the car journey you might
like to use a nappy or pull ups. |
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At your childcare service
look for a toilet training chart at your service. |
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Picking your little person
up at the end of the day we suggest you go through
the same routine as the beginning of the day. |
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Pack plenty of undies, clothes,
socks and spare shoes in their bag. |
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When you are at home, and
beginning this adventure, pop them on the toilet every
couple of hours to begin with, or after a drink or
before their bath. |
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Observe your little persons
pattern, to begin with, they may be quite erratic,
be patient, they will develop their own pattern. |
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Look for their body language,
wiggling their bodies, or holding themselves. |
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There are many aids available
on the market to aid toilet training, from pull ups,
to wipes, toilet seats and potties. |
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