How To Remove The Baby’s Diaper
After 20 months, a very important moment comes for children and parents. The moment in which the diaper is going to be removed, a definite event for the baby to achieve autonomy and independence. A priori, it sounds very nice, but for it to really work out it should not be a traumatic event for the little one, and that is how the big question arises: how to remove the child’s diaper.
Tips to remove the diaper from the child
The first issue to address is not to be in a hurry and to do it when the baby provides signs of readiness. Before it will be an impossible mission that will frustrate both the child and you as parents. But how do you know if you are ready to take it off? Relax, the signs are not difficult to recognize.
Keep in mind that children notice us and repeat what we do, therefore, if they see us enter the bathroom and use the toilet, they will want to imitate what we do in order to feel older. They may even feel it. Also, if they have older siblings, the process will be easier, since they have yet another reference to imitate.
In the case of girls, it is possible that the process occurs earlier and faster than if it is a boy, since both psychological and physical development is a little more advanced in them.
Another signal to know if the time has come is to check that it bothers you to be dirty and as soon as they do their business they want their diaper changed. If coupled with this, the intervals with the dry diaper extend for hours, surely it is the ideal time.
More considerations to remove the diaper from the child
Several considerations must be taken into account before proceeding with this important change. As we have already commented, it is a very important and momentous moment, but like all great changes, it does not occur in two days. You have to be patient and be constant since it usually lasts at least a month, several months and even leaks can reach up to three years.
One of the factors to consider is that it is a good time. If it is a time of great changes or it is removed from the habitat to which it is used, it is better to wait until it gets used to the new situation. These changes may be due to the fact that you are going to have a new baby brother, change of residence, change of nursery or school, transfer to the summer residence, etc.
Another influencing factor to consider is for the parents. You have to find the moment when you are not subjected to a great workload, a period of stress, during a pregnancy if you are not feeling well, etc. This process takes time and patience. If the child refuses outright, better save it for another time. Don’t worry, the time will come.
The time has come, we are ready to remove the baby’s diaper
Choose the spring or summer time, since when leaks occur it is more comfortable to change it and it will not be cold because it is wet. Also when dressing and undressing it is easier for you and for him.
Take it shopping. The best thing is to involve him in the whole process. So go together to buy the potty and, if possible, choose the one you like the most. There are them with drawings, with animal shapes and even with music. This way you will see it in a totally natural, fun way and it will make you feel older. Besides having a good time together.
Once home, let him play with the potty, get familiar with it, and see it as totally normal. After a few days, it is recommended that you put him on the toilet and show him through his dolls how to relieve himself. One fun way is to pretend to him put them on the potty when you say they have to pee or poop.
It’s time to pee like a grown-up!
Once the days have passed and he has played with the potty and with his dolls, it is time to sit him on top and explain to him that it is his place just like the toilet is for adults. First with clothes on. Then you can sit him down without a diaper and tell him a story so he can live it normally.
From this point on, you have to remove the diaper for short periods of time at the beginning and make them longer and longer. At night it will take longer. Taking him to the bathroom even if he doesn’t ask for it is still not used and if a leak occurs, don’t scold him and patiently explain that he has to ask. And as always, great doses of patience and affection in this great change.
