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After you have had a new baby, probably the last thing you are thinking of is potty training your child. It seems so very far away... this tiny, helpless baby won’t even be sitting up for months to come!

Yet it is here, in the child’s first few months of life that the mother is most attentive to the child’s needs and signals. Most mothers know when their child is hungry, tired or uncomfortable and needs a diaper change. As the infant grows to become more and more independent we western mothers with our busy lifestyles tend to become less and less in tune with our child’s signals. In many parts of the world diapers (especially disposable!) are not used. In some countries, children are toilet trained at very early stages of life, beginning in infancy. Of course the mother’s lifestyle is very different than ours, as is our culture in general. You must be dedicated to the method and ready for the challenge. The ultimate goal is to teach the infant to eliminate in an acceptable container or toilet and to communicate to you his need to go in advance.

It essential to maintain a matter-of-fact attitude and to consider toilet accidents just like you might a child who falls when learning to walk.

Dedication. There must be at least one adult dedicated to the task on a full-time basis. Results may not be as beneficial if done part-time. Consistency is very important.

Begin Early. Start before six months, if possible. Using a container, such as a mixing bowl, keep child diaperless during and just after feeding. Learn the child’s elimination timing and signals the child will make just before.

Learn Your Child’s Signals, Teach Him Yours. As your child grows and you learn the signals the child uses just before going pee or poop, you should have enough advance notice to get the child to the toilet place. In some cultures the mother may teach the child a new signal like “psss psss” while the child is urinating. Remember, the child is still very young - many children in other countries are trained by 1 1/2 years old. Mothers are very diligent.

Visit Toilet Place Often. When the child is able to sit up, begin putting child on potty or toilet (smaller adaptive toilet seat will be needed) at regular times when you anticipate the child is ready to eliminate. You can also use a sink or bathtub and support child’s upper legs while he eliminates. As you can see, you will spend a lot of time working on this, but it can be very rewarding and lead to increased bonding with your child. Some claim potty training is completed as early as 20 months.

Accidents. It is up to the mother and other family members to anticipate the child’s toilet needs and prevent accidents. In doing this the child clearly understands by social actions what is expected and, just like learning to feed himself, how to toilet properly. While disapproval and concern are demonstrated when accidents occur, children are not punished, hit or blamed.

Diapers. If you think this method may be for you, avoid getting your child used to using a disposable diaper to eliminate. Just as a child is capable of learning to use the toilet, he is capable of learning to use a diaper to eliminate. Cloth diapers, training pants or underwear are better than disposable diapers if you choose to use this method and

need to go out. Expect accidents while the child learns.

Educate the Child. Teach the child your family’s toileting words along with other basic common words when you communicate. As the child becomes more aware, continuously discuss what is acceptable and what is not - in a non-threatening, matter of fact way when using toilet or cleaning up accidents. Punishment is not necessary, however communication of what is acceptable and what is not - is essential.

Your Pediatrician Can Help With Potty Training. If any concerns come up before, during, or after toilet training, talk with your pediatrician. Often the problem or problems are minor and can be resolved quickly, but sometimes physical or emotional causes will require treatment. Your pediatrician's help, advice, and encouragement can help make toilet training easier. Also, your pediatrician is trained to identify and manage problems that are more serious.

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