Why the child does not sit on the pot?
House training is one of the most importantearly childhood skills. But it should not be taught before the age of 12-18 months. By this time, the brain and nervous system will have developed sufficiently, memory will have formed, and the spine will have become stronger.
If a child does not sit on the potty, it is their faultparents. Photo: Getty If the baby stubbornly refuses to use the potty, it is not the baby's fault, but the parents'. The main mistakes that overprotective moms and dads make:
- Too early schooling. Adults are ahead of events, trying to plant or hold over the pot a baby who is not yet a year old. The weak back and undeveloped sphincter muscles do not allow to sit and, moreover, to restrain the urge.
- Excessive rigor. The kid is constantly criticized for the fact that he "was not asked on time." He is nervous and soils his pants more often.
- Demonstration of disgust. Adults express disgust to the contents of the pot. This forms negative associations in the child.
- Wrong pot. Do not buy complex models with musical and lighting effects. Having played, the baby will forget about the “main thing”. It is not suitable for teaching the first hygiene skills and an adult toilet - it frightens with its size and the noise of the cistern.
- Inconsistency in learning. Mother, father, grandmother or nanny should use the same methods. When each teacher acts in his own way, the baby does not understand what is wanted of him.
In addition to parental shortcomings, physical factors may come into play - delayed mental or emotional development. In the absence of hygiene skills after 2 years, doctors look for the cause.
What to do if the child does not want to sit on the pot
Systematic training in neatness is betterStart at 15 months. The baby's bowels are emptied 1-2 times a day. Mom will quickly determine the usual time when it is necessary to put the baby on the potty. As soon as the child satisfies his need, he should be picked up and praised. The baby refuses, cries - do not insist. Wait a couple of weeks and start training from the beginning - put him on the potty 1-2 times a day, at certain hours, for a few minutes. When the baby is on the potty, do not rush him. There is no result within 10 minutes - pick up the child. Training the bladder is more difficult. Here, panties that are put on during the day instead of a diaper will help. Wet panties cause unpleasant sensations, which stimulates the desire for cleanliness. After each feeding, put the baby on the potty. Praise the child every time he manages to stay dry for a long time. If the child does not sit on the potty at one year, do not rush things. Teaching cleanliness requires understanding the character of the little person. A little more time, patience, love, and the baby will learn the skills easily and naturally. Read also:
