The time is drawing near: it’s time to stop using diapers during the day. For many parents, this feels like a big step. For your little one, too. With the right preparation, this will be a wonderful new phase.
Once potty training has been going well for a while, there comes a time when you’ll start letting your child go without a diaper during the day. 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, explain that they won’t need a diaper during the day anymore and that you’ll keep practicing going to the bathroom together.
The first few days can take some getting used to. Sometimes things go smoothly right away, and sometimes there are still a few mishaps. That’s all part of the process. By staying calm and persevering, your child will learn the fastest.
Tip 1 – Choose a quiet day to start
Start on a day when you’re both at home and have time to practice.
Tip 2 – Tell your child what’s going to happen
This way, your child will know that they no longer need a diaper during the day.
Tip 3 – Make sure you have extra clean clothes
At first, accidents can still happen. That’s all part of the learning process.