potty times
Having a second baby can lead to a lot of fun and excitement for both you and your first child. But it can also be a real handful at times. Just as one child is going through one big change it is possible that your other child will be going through another quite different life changing process. Nappy Sacks™ can help you with two big times in your children’s lives that often coincide – nappy changing and potty practice.
You are no doubt an experienced nappy changer by the time your second baby comes along, whipping off those nappies and sticking them in a sack quicker than you could ever imagine when you first began. But don’t rest on your laurels, your older child could now be ready for potty practice which in some cases turns into a battle field between you and your child.
Most importantly before trying to move your child towards potty practice, you must be sure that he is ready. By putting on the pressure, you may even reverse the progress and your child may stubbornly refuse to learn. Don’t worry if he seems late to start, be patient and let him take the lead, he’ll soon show signs he is ready.
When this time comes, the process can be very different for boys and girls. Girls tend to become clean and dry sooner than boys, and they are less likely to have bedwetting problems. Generally most kids are able to use a toilet by the age of three – but this is not a rule, there are always exceptions!
Little boys are often fascinated by their penises and enjoy what they can do with it, therefore they often learn to urinate standing up quickly. Rather than providing a potty, give your son a step for the toilet or buy a small urinal to clip to the toilet, this will be less clumsy and prevent spillage. During toilet practice don’t encourage boys to pull back their foreskin, this could lead to infection.
Although boys become dry, they might not become clean so quickly. It may take some time to encourage him to sit down for a bowel movement. Therefore keep him in trainer pants, so then he can urinate in the toilet, but there is always the safety net if he is not clean yet. Nappy Sacks™ are big enough to hold soiled trainer pants even though they can be bulkier than nappies. You will also be able to fit in any wipes and cotton wool you use for cleaning into the sack.
Girls are more easily persuaded to sit on a potty for a larger amount of time. This is explained by their more highly developed motor skills, the part of the brain which allows you to develop the ability to write and manipulate small objects – for example, girls will generally spend longer sitting doing puzzles. Boys however, become impatient and are more difficult to persuade to wait on the potty. Teach your daughter basic hygiene when she begins potty practice, encourage her to wipe from front to back to reduce the risk of infection.
Boys and girls may regress and begin wetting or soiling again at times of big change such as the arrival of a new baby or at times of stress.
Once your child has successfully learned to use a toilet and they are out of trainer pants, Nappy Sacks™ can still be useful in case of accidents. For instance, on a day out, wet or soiled pants can be kept in a sack until you get home and are able to wash them. When out and about always keep a change of pants on hand for your child, and a sack to put the dirty pair in.
The Children's Project says…
• Children have to be sufficiently aware of self before they can learn to use a toilet in preference to a nappy. This means that they have to be at the right stage of physical and emotional development, and understand some sophisticated concepts before they can start.*
• Remember that children have single-minded determination, they are easily distracted and have short memories; plus they are learning about cause and effect, how people react to the decisions they make, and what happens if…?*
Having a second baby can lead to a lot of fun and excitement for both you and your first child. But it can also be a real handful at times. Just as one child is going through one big change it is possible that your other child will be going through another quite different life changing process. Nappy Sacks™ can help you with two big times in your children’s lives that often coincide – nappy changing and potty practice.
You are no doubt an experienced nappy changer by the time your second baby comes along, whipping off those nappies and sticking them in a sack quicker than you could ever imagine when you first began. But don’t rest on your laurels, your older child could now be ready for potty practice which in some cases turns into a battle field between you and your child.
Most importantly before trying to move your child towards potty practice, you must be sure that he is ready. By putting on the pressure, you may even reverse the progress and your child may stubbornly refuse to learn. Don’t worry if he seems late to start, be patient and let him take the lead, he’ll soon show signs he is ready.
When this time comes, the process can be very different for boys and girls. Girls tend to become clean and dry sooner than boys, and they are less likely to have bedwetting problems. Generally most kids are able to use a toilet by the age of three – but this is not a rule, there are always exceptions!
Little boys are often fascinated by their penises and enjoy what they can do with it, therefore they often learn to urinate standing up quickly. Rather than providing a potty, give your son a step for the toilet or buy a small urinal to clip to the toilet, this will be less clumsy and prevent spillage. During toilet practice don’t encourage boys to pull back their foreskin, this could lead to infection.
Although boys become dry, they might not become clean so quickly. It may take some time to encourage him to sit down for a bowel movement. Therefore keep him in trainer pants, so then he can urinate in the toilet, but there is always the safety net if he is not clean yet. Nappy Sacks™ are big enough to hold soiled trainer pants even though they can be bulkier than nappies. You will also be able to fit in any wipes and cotton wool you use for cleaning into the sack.
Girls are more easily persuaded to sit on a potty for a larger amount of time. This is explained by their more highly developed motor skills, the part of the brain which allows you to develop the ability to write and manipulate small objects – for example, girls will generally spend longer sitting doing puzzles. Boys however, become impatient and are more difficult to persuade to wait on the potty. Teach your daughter basic hygiene when she begins potty practice, encourage her to wipe from front to back to reduce the risk of infection.
Boys and girls may regress and begin wetting or soiling again at times of big change such as the arrival of a new baby or at times of stress.
Once your child has successfully learned to use a toilet and they are out of trainer pants, Nappy Sacks™ can still be useful in case of accidents. For instance, on a day out, wet or soiled pants can be kept in a sack until you get home and are able to wash them. When out and about always keep a change of pants on hand for your child, and a sack to put the dirty pair in.
The Children's Project says…
• Children have to be sufficiently aware of self before they can learn to use a toilet in preference to a nappy. This means that they have to be at the right stage of physical and emotional development, and understand some sophisticated concepts before they can start.*
• Remember that children have single-
• Journeys may be frustrating for parents, with lots of stops at short intervals, but children’s urgency is real and immediate whilst they learn bladder control.*
• Accidents may happen if a child is excited, laughing, or totally involved in an activity. In this event, children can become upset or embarrassed, and may see it as a failure. Lots of encouragement and support are necessary to help your child along. Try reminding them of how much they have achieved so far.*
*Text from The Social Baby
• Accidents may happen if a child is excited, laughing, or totally involved in an activity. In this event, children can become upset or embarrassed, and may see it as a failure. Lots of encouragement and support are necessary to help your child along. Try reminding them of how much they have achieved so far.*
*Text from The Social Baby
