At the age of 1 1/2 years and 2 years, the sphincter muscles that control bowel and bowel movements are gradually developed and ready to start potty training, and studies have shown that the average age at which babies complete potty training is 2 and a half years old.
Many parents will take advantage of the ** to prepare the necessary tools for toilet training for the baby in advance - a small toilet, let it "brush the sense of presence" in front of the baby, and then you can use it immediately when the time comes.
But at a glance, the small toilets on the market cannot be said to be "a hundred flowers blooming", but also "varied":
There are chicks and ducklings, and there are pony-shaped.
There are also ladder and yo-yo types:
Looking at the introduction, it seems that each one has its advantages, what kind of reliable and easy to use? Today we will talk about how to choose a small toilet for babies to learn to go to the toilet.
3 criteria, choose the right toilet and do not step on the pit.
01 Shape design: similar to ** toilet.
If you want your baby to be willing to use a small toilet, you must first establish a "toilet is used to go to the toilet" cognition, that is, the small toilet should look like a real toilet.
In order to make the baby interested in the small toilet, many parents will choose small animals, car shapes, and even small wheels, and the baby is willing to sit on it, but he thinks that this is a "toy" rather than a "toilet", and will resist peeing or pooping on it in the back.
The baby learns to go to the toilet by imitation, usually he will know that mom and dad use the big toilet at home to go to the toilet, so it is best to choose a toilet with a similar or similar shape to the toilet, so that the baby can imitate.
Of course, you can choose a slightly smaller design, cute color patterns, etc., but the overall shape doesn't have to be too fancy.
02 Material size: safe & easy to use.
After the baby knows that the small toilet can be used to go to the toilet, the second step is that he can use the toilet by himself, and the appropriate "hardware" is very important.
You can choose according to the following criteria:
Height and size: the baby can easily sit on it, and at the same time the feet can touch the ground, the general height is about 16-18cm;
Material and safety: Smooth and sturdy materials are preferred, such as environmentally friendly PP and ABS, and the bottom should be preferably non-slip designed, so that it is stable and not shaky when sitting.
Comfort: You can choose a backrest and a small handle, the baby is more comfortable to sit on, and there is a raised urine tank in the front section to prevent urine splashing.
03 Inner tank: deep & separable, easy to clean.
It is best to choose a toilet with a detachable liner, just take out the liner directly when cleaning, and you can even put a plastic bag to save the trouble of cleaning the toilet.
If the height allows, the deeper the inner tank, the better, so that when the baby has a large amount of defecation, the poop is not easy to stick to the buttocks.
These toilet "artifacts" are selected depending on the situation.
01 Toilet seat mat.
The toilet seat mat is a "miniature version" of the toilet mat that can be placed on the toilet, and now there are more ladder types on the market, and the baby can climb up to the toilet.
The advantage of this design is that the baby can go to the toilet directly with the toilet, the experience is more realistic, and it can also directly flush away the pee and poop, which is clean and hygienic.
If your baby does not refuse to use the toilet bowl, you can buy him a toilet seat with a removable ladder.
At first, the baby may be afraid to sit on the ladder by himself because of the height, you can just hold the baby and sit on the toilet seat without climbing the ladder.
After your baby has been used to it for a while, you can try to let him climb on his own, and he will be more interested in climbing ladders.
02 Portable Urinal Mobile paper toilet.
After the baby is toilet trained, how to go to the toilet when going out is a problem that parents will struggle with. Wear diapers, for fear of affecting the effect of toilet training; Wear a small **, it's inconvenient to find a toilet outside.
At this time, it is much more convenient to have a portable urinal or a mobile foldable paper toilet, which can save a lot of trouble.
Choosing the right toilet is the first step to a smooth toilet training, so that your baby can use it comfortably and accept it faster.
Of course, potty training for your baby is a long-term "project", and this process especially requires your patience and persistence.
If the baby is temporarily reluctant to use the toilet, it may be that the time for toilet training has not yet arrived, so he can first familiarize himself with and establish a cognition of the toilet, do not worry, correct guidance is the key.