Do you think potty training boys has to be an ordeal? Well, it need not be. Where many miscalculate is starting toilet training before the child is able to cope. So how to you know when the time is right? It is not as straightforward as crossing off every entry on a list but there are signs that will help you judge whether he is emotionally and physically able to cope with toilet training.
He can manage to pull his pants down and up all by himself.
He is able to walk and sit down all by himself.
He shows signs of wanting to be more independent. ‘I can do it’ is regularly used.
He is inquisitive when his father or older brother goes to the toilet. He likes to copy their actions.
He has regular bowel movements and is starting to be aware of the physical sensations that he needs to pee or empty his bowels.
He can manage go a couple hours without needing to have his diaper changed.
He understands the words associated with toilet training such as wee, poo, dirty and dry.
He understands and can follow straightforward instructions such as ‘Pick up teddy’.
He is not under any undue trauma such as adjusting to a new home.
He is able to sit still for at least five minutes.
Having concluded your little boy is ready to be trained to use the potty I highly recommend you follow a tried and tested program for potty training boys. You could say good riddance to diapers in a few days. And you’ll discover that teaching your child new skills can be a fun event for both parents and child.
Here Are Some Potty Training Tips To Get You Going:-
* Organize several potties spread around the house so that there is always one close to hand.
* Have some toys or books within easy reach so that you can keep your child occupied whilst sitting on the pottty.
* Use positive reinforcement to help your son. Praise him when he uses the potty correctly. Give him rewards when apropriate, but don’t give candy. Focus on telling your child what he should do rather than what they shouldn’t do.
* Make sure your child eats a good amount of fiber in their diet to to make it easy to poo.
* It’s important to be consistent. Once you start potty training, your child should continue to wear underpants. Continually switching between diapers and underpants will only confuse your child and prolong the potty training.
* Be prepared with spare underpants and wipes. Accidents are to be expected.. It’s unavoidable.
* When out of the house, a collapsable potty is good to have. Take antiseptic wipes for cleaning the potty.
Potty training may not be the most fun aspect of raising a child, but think about the difference it will make to you and your child once he is potty trained.
译文:
男宝宝的如厕训练：认清开始如厕训练合适时机的贴士
你是否在想训练男宝宝上厕所必是一件苦差？可能事实并不如此。有很多人对宝宝开始可以应付如厕的时机估计错误。那么怎样才知道时机合适呢？要判断宝宝在心理上和生理上都能够应付如厕训练并不如划掉清单上每一条训练项目那么简单直接，而是有许多的迹象可为你提供帮助。
他能够独自扒下和拉上裤子。
他能够独自走动和坐下。
发出想更为独立的信号——我可以做那些常要做的事情了。
对爸爸和大哥哥上厕所充满好奇，并乐于模仿他们的行为。
大便有规律并且开始能察觉便意。
可以几个钟头不换尿布。
理解与如厕训练有关的词语如尿尿，便便，脏脏和干干。
理解并能完成如“拉上裤子”等的简单指示。
不会出现如搬新家般的不适应感。
至少能够安静地坐五分钟。
在得出你的儿子已准备好使用便壶的结论后，我强烈推荐你跟随下面一个经反复试验的男宝宝如厕训练的程序。它能使你在几天内快乐摆脱尿布。你会发现教会你的小孩新技能对父母和小孩都是一件赏心乐事。
以下是一些使你继续开展如厕训练的贴士：
*在屋内不同地方放置便壶，以便总能有一个在左右。
*在就近的地方摆一些玩具或书，以便你的小孩能集中注意同时安坐在便壶上。
*利用正面强化法帮助你的儿子。在他能正确使用便壶时要给他表扬，适当时还应给他奖励，但不要给糖果。要着重告诉他什么应该做，而不是什么不应该做。
*确保你的小孩在饮食中摄入足够的纤维，以易于排便。
*贵在坚持。一旦开始给你的小孩如厕训练，你就要坚持给他穿内裤。反复换着尿布和内裤用只会使你的小孩感到困惑并会延长训练的时间。
*事前准备好备用的内裤和擦布是难免的，意外是意料之内的。
*外出时最好带上折叠式便壶和清洁便壶用的消毒擦布。
*如厕训练可能不是抚养孩子中最有趣的方面，但想想一旦小孩学会如厕将对你和你的小孩产生的影响，（它便确是一件有趣的事）。