How it works

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How it works

Method

When you change the nappy, hold the baby over the toilet in a way that is comfortable for you. When the baby does a wee, make a noise such as “psss...”. Choose a different noise when they do a poo such as "grrrr...". If your baby does a grunting noise when pushing out the poo, then you make the same noise too.

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A noise that the baby can make themselves is a good one to choose because they can make this noise to indicate to you that they need to go to the loo. After a few days, make the noise when you hold the baby over the toilet to encourage them to release the wee or poo. Only stand over the toilet for a few minutes. If the baby has just done a wee or poo in the nappy they won’t want to do one over the toilet. Also if the baby is hungry, they won't be able to concentrate on anything other than their empty belly, so feed them first!

Night time

There is usually no need to toilet the baby overnight. You can do it when you go to bed and then leave it until morning. However, if your baby is a heavy wetter at night and nappies leak, then you may want to do an extra trip during the night.

Cleaning the baby

Hold the baby against your body with one arm (see video) and use the other to collect the toilet paper to wipe the baby. If the baby is wet/dirty from the nappy you can wash them in the sink.

Older babies

When your baby can sit independently you can sit them on the potty. Sit next to them and read them a story if you like. If you are in a hurry, just make your noises as before.

When to start

Babies can be  trained in this technique from a few days old. If you have an older baby you can start any time, but it may take longer to get results.


 

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