In general, diapers begin to be removed from the age of two, when the child already speaks and understands what he is told. Thus, she can express to her mother her desire to pee or poop, spontaneously or when asked. However, it is very important that you do not rush, as neurological maturity and sufficient sphincter control are decisive in these cases. You can buy a special potty or seat for the toilet, and start with daytime diapers (night diapers, just a year later).

Not always the child controls, at the same time, the elimination of pee and poop. So, be aware of the amount of liquid your child is ingesting and always ask him if he wants to pee; or else take him to the bathroom at regular intervals. Note the times he usually has a bowel movement, so you can put him on the potty in time. This is a phase when you, or the person who takes care of your child during the day, must be very available without acting anxious. The most important thing is to observe his habits, especially with regard to evacuation, and from there to educate him about health. When there is neurological and sphincter readiness, everything goes smoothly.

About a year after removing the diapers, the child is usually ready to have night control as well. Get her used to peeing before going to bed and wake her up during the night to take her to the bathroom. The number of times will depend, again, on the amount of liquid she has ingested close to bedtime. This learning stage can take a few months, sometimes even a year. And even so, it's possible that after that period she lets the pee ′′ escape ′′ a few times. In general, there are no major problems. But if she starts wetting the bed every night again, consult your pediatrician to make sure there is no medical problem. Having eliminated the hypothesis, it is worth remembering that nocturnal enuresis can also be the expression of some emotional problem. Again, listen to what the doctor has to say.

Once the diapers have been removed, under no circumstances should they be put back on. This would compromise the entire health education effort. That's one more important reason not to pressure your child. However, if there is not enough daytime sphincter control by the age of three, it is advisable to ask the pediatrician for specific guidance.

It is also indicated that the diapers are not removed too early, which can cause not only nocturnal enuresis, but also the child's intestinal upset, a problem that can be relatively difficult to correct. It is not excessive to repeat that the child himself can show his mother, through signs of maturity, the best time to learn to go to the toilet. And anyway, it's healthy for her to be familiarized early on with toilet use by adults and older children.

If your child starts attending school during the sanitary training period, it is essential that her conduct be exactly the same as the teacher's. It is essential that the child is not reprimanded if an “accident” happens during or after the training process.

Another factor that influences toilet training is temperament.

An active child will not be willing to sit on the potty for even a minute. The best thing to do is wait until she has the patience to sit and listen to a short story. Children with a more predictable eating, sleeping, and bowel movement routine will have an easier time making the transition. Attention span is also a characteristic that must be taken into account. At the beginning of learning, the most concentrated child will be able to focus on why he is sitting on the potty.

It is important to remember that toilet training is not a skill that a child learns on his own, like walking or talking. Your child will need help and encouragement to understand what is expected of him. In fact, this is the first time that the child has been required to commit to performing a certain task. Depending on how we conduct this training, she may feel proud of her accomplishments or ashamed of her failure.

Therefore, it is important to win the interest and cooperation of the little ones and avoid pressure, threats and exaggerated charges, so harmful to self-esteem. We must not forget that this is a long learning process, with progress and setbacks, and that requires understanding and patience from the adults involved.