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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.
See videos
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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