Taking off the diaper. How do you go about it?
- Has the training in step 3 been going well for a while? Then there will come a time when you can stop using diapers during the day altogether. Many children find this exciting, but also fun. It means they’re growing up!
- Choose a quiet day to start. For example, a day when you’re both at home and don’t have many plans. That way, you’ll have time to practice and respond calmly if an accident happens.
- Tell your child in advance what’s going to happen. For example, that you won’t need a diaper during the day anymore. Because you’re a big girl (or big boy). And that you’ll keep practicing going to the bathroom together. Will you let me know when you need to pee or poop?
- Let your child pick out a nice pair of underwear for that day. And set aside a few pairs for later.
- The first few days can take some getting used to. Sometimes things go smoothly right away, and sometimes there are still a few accidents—sometimes as many as one or two a day. That’s all part of the process. By staying calm and sticking with it, your child will learn the fastest.
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