Motherhood brings many challenges, one of which arises when the baby is becoming a child and needs to give up one of his most characteristic habits: wearing diapers.
From the second year of the child's life, parents usually begin the process of unfurling, which is to stop the baby from using the diaper and learn to use the toilet to make their physiological needs.
The process requires teaching the little one to ask to go to the bathroom when the urge to pee or poop arises. It can be a difficult phase, but some tips can help you get through it more uncomplicated. Check out!
How to make the unwind?
"Unfurling is something that can happen overnight or challenge parents for long periods," says pediatrician Priscila Zanotti Stagliorio. According to the expert, there are no specific rules to follow that work with all children. Each experience is different, even among siblings.
The experience with boys and girls may be different. Many point out that unfurling girls is easier, but Priscila says there is no difference in how to perform the unfurl.
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However, many fathers and mothers have doubts about how to unwind and do not even know where to start. So here are some tips:
1. Start with daytime enjoyment
The first thing to keep in mind as you begin the process of unwinding with the young is to start with the daytime. The child will only learn to sleep without diapers after they stop using diapers during the day.
2. Start in the summer
Not sure when to start unfurl? Prefer the summer! During the process, will the child pee a few times until he can control himself, and during the summer, is it easier to occasionally get the baby wet or under-dressed? as only in underwear or panties.
“Once parents begin this process, I do not recommend stopping for minor reasons, such as pitying the child for getting dirty or wet. This phase can be rapid and it is important for the child to feel the safety of parents in their actions ?, explains the pediatrician.
In addition, clothes that need to be washed more often will dry faster.
3. Leave the child without diaper for a few hours
Even at the beginning, when the baby is still unable to identify and control their needs, Priscila indicates that parents or caregivers should leave them without diapers for a few hours at home or at school. This period helps little ones get used to putting their diapers aside.
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4. Set someone as a reference
It is important for the child who is unfurling to have a reference of what is the right way to do the needs from that point forward. This reference can be the parent or even a sibling. ? Is it a good tip to stimulate the child? Guarantees the pediatrician?
5. Don't Fight When Your Child Needs Clothes
Parents need to be aware that during unhurt, accidents will happen. Children can often pee or poop their pants in inconvenient situations, such as at peer parties or public places.
It takes patience and understanding, as Priscila explains: "In these situations, parents should never fight or punish the child, as this causes trauma and can stall the process."
6. Congratulate each achievement
On the other hand, the victory of the little ones every time they can wait and pee in the right place should be valued. "Embrace and congratulate the child to convey confidence," suggests the pediatrician.
7. Remind the child to go to the bathroom
Children need to make a habit of going to the bathroom, because it will not always be available, and sometimes when she remembers and identifies the will, it may be too late to reach one. So in some situations, like at parties or before getting in the car? even if it's short trips? You need to remind your child to use the bathroom. "On longer trips, remember to make stops for your child to pee or poop," Priscila points out.
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8. Invest in waterproof surfaces
As mentioned earlier, at this stage leaks are very common and can not only soak and soak baby clothes but also household items. To avoid such problems, the pediatrician suggests using simple features such as waterproof sheets to cover beds, sofas and even the rug on which the child sits to play.
9. Carry extra clothes
Are you going to spend an afternoon away with your son? Remember to carry even more extra clothes. It is common for dads to do this already because of the risk of getting dirty with food, or the diaper poop leaking, but when it is time to unwind, the risk of needing to change the clothes of the little one is even greater!
10. Finally, the challenge of nighttime enjoyment
According to the pediatrician, the process of abandoning diapers to sleep at night can be even longer and requires parents to establish certain routines, two of which may be essential: make children always go to the bathroom before bed and Do not give too much fluid near bedtime.
Is there a right age to unwind?
According to the expert, although there is no pre-established age to begin with, the unfolding can start around 24 months.
By this time, the child is a little mature enough to signal parents when they feel like peeing or pooping. But remember that each child has a rhythm and parents should not charge them or punish them when they do not meet their expectations ?, explains Priscila.
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Signs that the child is ready to unwind
If you don't know if it's time to start small or small, you may notice some signs that show if they are ready for this challenge:
- Can you speak: If the child already knows how to speak, this can make it easier to unwind, as she can communicate to her parents that she wants to pee or poop;
- Can you signal your parents when you want to pee or poop: Knowing how to speak is not essential to initiate the process of unwinding, but the child must know how to signal their needs in some way, either with a word or gesture.
- Nuisance with the diaper: A clear sign that may indicate that it is time for your baby to stop using diapers is his own discomfort with the accessory? Some children begin to signal that they are bothered by the diaper and pull them out throughout the day, "explains the pediatrician.
- Can sit in the same position for a while: Finally, another sign of behavior that indicates that the little one is ready to put diapers aside is to be able to sit in the same position for a while, especially to poop.
Living with the child, parents can take these and other signals into consideration to see if they are ready for this new experience.
Keep in mind that when doing the unwinding you have to be patient, as it is a process that has no predefined duration and means a great learning for your child. Priscila gives a message of hope to those who are going through this phase or will soon: "The important thing is not to give up, because at some point it will work!"
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