Nappies.........?

Question

Whats the avaerage age for toilet training children? Also, is it true that if a child is uncomfortable in their nappy then they will learn to be toilet trained faster or is that just an old fashioned thing?

Answer 1

Every kid is different. My daughter didn't completely get out of her training pants until she was almost 3 1/2. Some kids just don't want to be potty trained. ANd you have to take into account your family, if the baby goes back and forth between homes (divorced parents), if you have moved a lot, spends a lot of time with babysitters and so on. These all play a role in emotional structure and yes has a lot to do with being potty trained. Whether it makes sense or not a diaper is a form of security, they know that diaper will be there, that they don't have to think about going to the bathroom. And older kids will wet the bed during emotional trauma. This is the same thing. Bladder control at a young age can be a problem and stress adds to it. My daughter got moved around a lot, I was sick and in and out of hospitals for a while so she wasn't settled took me a while to get her trained. My son is almost 2 and I think he may be ready soon. But every kid is different. My brother was not even 2, he hated diaper rash, so my mom stopped giving him cream, and in two days he was potty trained because he didn't want diaper rash. Some kids are content to sit in their filth they don't care. They are so different I don't think there is a right age. Don't push them and it will happen when it is meant to. One thing I learned the hard way was... after my daughter got close to being potty trained if she would have an accident I would get mad, because I knew that she knew she had to go and she purposly decided not to get up and go she would stand there and look at me while she peed on the floor and she was over 3. But if I would get mad and scold her she would start doing it more often. They need encouragement and support and not anger. As I said I learned that the hard way. It's still hard for me not to get mad when I'm changing wet sheets in the middle of the night but I try because I know it's not her fault. Kids bladders are not developed as ours are they can't always help it. One sign they say to look for is when you get the kid up in the morning if their diaper is dry it may be time to consider it. If your child is going to bed without a bottle they are less likely to have problems at night so that is a good thing. Get some training pants and get them psyched about wearing big kid pants. Also don't bribe your kid with treats I learned that the hard way too. They may go good for you for a while but then one day you don't have any treats so they decide not to try anymore. Just be real big on the big kid stuff but don't scold when they don't do it. And I have heard, never tried it, been considering it with my son. To let them run around naked. I know that sounds silly. But the thing with diapers is that the child hasn't learned to pay attention to what it feels like before they have to go cuz they can just go. So they don't pay attention to the warning signs and probably don't even know they have gone when they do. But if they are running around naked they will have to stop and notice that they are going to the bathroom. Yes it is a mess to clean up but... it may work. After the go to the bathroom you can take them into the toilet and just sit them down it while you go and show them, next time you feel the need to go then this is what big people do. It's just an idea. I'm going to test it with my son and let you know how it goes lol. Just don't push because of anything anyone in society says, your child will let you know when they are ready. Good luck!

Answer 2

Hiya, As far as I'm aware a child can be toilet trained between 15 months and three years. Some children do not even show the slightest interest in going to the potty or the toilet until they are 3 years old!! Health visitors say that this isn't linked to the child's intelligence level. Some children will be easier to toilet train than others, it is linked to being comfortable in their nappies. My own daughter was 2 and a half years old when she was fully toilet trained but was 'dry' by day in a very short space of time. I'm in no way being sexist by this but on the whole from speaking to other parents, little boys do not want to give up their nappies!

Answer 3

Hi children usually start toilet training around the age of 2-When they start to wander to the bathroom and show interest in the toilet-They also tend to take their own nappies off-which is a good starting point-
Babies don't get uncomfortable in nappies as they have always had them on and don't know the difference-How fast they learn depends on the child,and wether there are older children to copy.

Answer 4

For whatever reason, girls train earlier than boys. Girls usually around a year and a half, boys around two years. Do not let your child sit around in a soggy or dirty diaper just to teach him or her a "lesson" - that is wholly inappropriate and not healthy. Just do it the good old fashioned way - trial and error. It's always good to make a start earlier, just to check if the child is ready. If not, then try again a few weeks later. Some kids like to use the little potty, some like the insert on the adult toilet. My biggest advice is to NOT use the various brands of pull-ups, because it's too much like a diaper - and the baby will take advantage of that! Use the heavier padded training pants you can get - they hold just enough to get the child to the washroom on time. Good luck. Positive rewards charts work great too - like with stickers.

Answer 5

Babies do not have the bladder control they need until they are around 26 months, although there are exceptions to this. If your child is showing an interest in the baby potty then by all means give it a go.
One thing you don't want to do is confuse her/him though so make sure that you buy regular underwear and not those glorified nappies that are out there. They are still a nappie and work the same.
Be willing to accept that there will be accidents, lots of them and you will think it is time to take out stock in the undie department.

Good luck, oh and if you do wait until after 26 months chances are the child will learn in a few weeks as opposed to months.

Answer 6

my boy is two and a half only wears a nappy at night now. He was very slow at getting potty trained. When they feel uncomfortable going to the toilet in their nappy does indicate that they are ready. Start off by taking them to the toilet after meals and before their bath. That's the best times, and more likely to get a result. I they do achieve it, praise them, dance around, say well done, cuddle them. They love it and will want to go to the toilet again for more praise. Good Luck

Answer 7

Wearing nappies or no nappies has nothing to do with toilet training. In fact wet nappies make the babies skin sore. The best thing is judge the timing of toilet of the baby and make it stand and tap the belly and toilet will come naturally and slowly they pick it up.

Answer 8

If a child finds it uncomfortable to wear a dirty nappy then, yes, it will be more open to sitting on the toilet to do jobbies.
My daughter is 3 and toilet trained to a point - she still wears pads at night.

Answer 9

I would say the average age for tt is 2-3 years of age. And yes, if a child is uncomfortable in their "nappy" (diaper) then they might be inclined to use the toilet faster.

Answer 10

Toilet training is hard! My daughter didn't want to be trained and wasn't until 3 1/2 ! I now have a 27month old and she show no interest! Everyone I know doesn't put any pressure on their children and they one day decide the want to stop wearing diapers. Get a potty and let them run around w/o diapers and when you see they need to go sit them down. You will have to clean up wee but your child will get it.