How to toilet train children
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BLTN:
I checked with DW, she bought the protective mats from Unity NTUC pharmacy at Great World... Apparently comes in 2 sizes, she got the smaller ones for <$10/4 pcsTks ZacK. Yes I do remember those blue disposable ones used after delivery (tks for the memories ha ha !). And tks for the other tips too
Tks schellen, so the cloth/plastic backing type really does exist. I heard abt it but when i enquired at the dept store, the sales staff just gave me a blank look...... will look around, but will probably start with the disposable ones as suggested by ZacK. The motivation will be for her not to wet her fav hello kitty bedspread -
BLTN:
It's really a leap of faith when we decide to let our little ones go diaperless ... I guess for DS1, the constant reminder especially before he sleeps kind of sinks into his subconscious. He also hates the wet PJ feeling so maybe that did the trick for him too. I was surprised a few times towards the end of the first mth, that he would wake up on his own accord, switch the toilet lights, pee, off the lights and go back to bed without any assistance.what's interesting is that my boy who's turning 4 in Nov will wake up with a dry diaper once in a while, even tho he drinks 180ml of milk before sleeping every night. It's my 5+ girl who has a wet diaper when she doesn't take in fluids before sleeping..... ?
Noted that your boy only had a couple of accidents. hmmm, do boys hv better bladder control ?
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And yes, we started with going without diapers for afternoon naps first before letting him build up confidence to not wear diapers at night.
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ZacK:
I checked with DW, she bought the protective mats from Unity NTUC pharmacy at Great World... Apparently comes in 2 sizes, she got the smaller ones for <$10/4 pcs
Go to those medical supplies stores that sell wheelchairs & stuff. It's cheaper. I buy mine from there. $5 for 20pcs (small ard 17\" by 28\"). The larger ones are more exp, around $0.50 per pc. -
EatNonStop:
My boy is 2+. Bought him some toilet training pants, sweet talk him for days yet refuse to wear any. He just simply doesnot want to take his diapers off!!!!!! :x .........Since I am FTWM, I didnot really spend the effort and time to toilet train him
.....he will be attending Nursery next yr so it will be good to get him ready w/o diapers :oops: but my MIL says when the day comes, he will be ready...........like to hear some advises. Thanks
That was what my mum said to me too. That was when I tried starting at 18months. But it turn out our wait was worth it cos it was almost effortless trying to toilet train him when he was older (read: more ready).
Different kids achieve different things by different ages. I think it's acceptable for them to start toilet training at 3yo if they are not ready at 2+. -
ZacK:
It's really a leap of faith when we decide to let our little ones go diaperless ... I guess for DS1, the constant reminder especially before he sleeps kind of sinks into his subconscious. He also hates the wet PJ feeling so maybe that did the trick for him too. I was surprised a few times towards the end of the first mth, that he would wake up on his own accord, switch the toilet lights, pee, off the lights and go back to bed without any assistance.
My girl's been sleeping w/o diaper for her afternoon naps since she was 3+. will start with the pep talk and encourage her, and start going diaperless at night next week. Tks ! -
mrswongtuition:
Tks for the tip!
Go to those medical supplies stores that sell wheelchairs & stuff. It's cheaper. I buy mine from there. $5 for 20pcs (small ard 17\" by 28\"). The larger ones are more exp, around $0.50 per pc. -
BLTN:
Tks schellen, so the cloth/plastic backing type really does exist. I heard abt it but when i enquired at the dept store, the sales staff just gave me a blank look...... will look around, but will probably start with the disposable ones as suggested by ZacK. The motivation will be for her not to wet her fav hello kitty bedspread
Try MothersWork at Great world City/Tanglin Mall. http://www.motherswork.com.sg/
I think you should call first to check if they still carry it, unless you don't mind dropping by the stores yourself to check out their other stuff.
My DD hated the \"unventilated\" mattress as she gets heat rashes easily. So I guess it does help, in a way, to remind her to stay dry (just like how I covered the sofa with plastic, making it uncomfortable to sit/lie on
). After she woke up dry for a few months, I brought the fabric/rubber sheet along for our Japan trip. She was 5yo and I was afraid that the change in environment and different location of the bathroom with respect to our bed would cause her to leak again. Didn't want to risk ruining the hotel bed and having to pay extra for cleaning. Since I couldn't put the sheet under the mattress cover this time, I just spread it between DH and me before bedtime. She understood why she had to use it again so no complaints this time.
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mrswongtuition:
Go to those medical supplies stores that sell wheelchairs & stuff. It's cheaper. I buy mine from there. $5 for 20pcs (small ard 17\" by 28\"). The larger ones are more exp, around $0.50 per pc.
Thanks for the tip! But I have no need for this now... Till it's time for DS2
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BLTN:
BLTN... All the best! Remember enjoy the experience regardless of the outcome, your gal will get the hang of it in due course. In any case, our kids only go thru this phase once in their lifetime... errrmmm I take that back... perhaps twice... another time at the tail end of their lifetime... in which case, we wont be ard to do the cleaning LOL
My girl's been sleeping w/o diaper for her afternoon naps since she was 3+. will start with the pep talk and encourage her, and start going diaperless at night next week. Tks !
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hi,
when can we totally put toddlers off diaper at nite?
can any mummies discuss wat age yr kid start to off diaper at nite?
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