Potty Training
posted by Mommy
While I was reading an article from July's issue Parents magazine on potty training for babies, I thought of Grandma Katy's tactics for Erik when he was just a wee lil' baby (less than 1 month). In the article it mentioned that by the time the baby reached 2 years old, she was already potty trained. Then Grandma Katy told us that her two kids were potty trained by the time they were 11 months old.
At first, I was really skeptical as I have never heard of this before. However, as I see Grandma Katy rush Erik to the bathroom every time when he starts to grimace, he is slowly learning to go potty when we hold him in a certain position after his feeding, especially in the morning. Now, at 2 months, he even starts to make grunting noises to let us know that its time for #2. Even Grandma Wai knew about the infant potty training techniques since she used it on my siblings and me when she was a stay at home mom.
I must say that Grandmas are quite wise!! So glad Grandma Katy is here to help us and guide us. Of course, we still have our differences, especially when it comes to sign language teaching but don't worry, I will convert her with my charm ;o)! Hahaha!
By the way, this infant potty training technique is extremely difficult when you do not have full-time help like us since day care providers would probably not know the baby's potty schedule. It is hard for Chhimi and me to even gauge when to go but we're really just working on communications with Erik. It's totally okay if Erik doesn't learn to be fully potty trained until later but at least Chhimi and I gave it a shot.
So a little more information on Potty Training around the world (from Parents magazine):
China
The first 100 days of a baby's life are considered fragile, but training starts shortly afterwards. Parents try to regulate the tming of a baby's need to go based on his feeding schedule. When it's time, a child is held over a pot with his back resting against his parent's chest, with the adult holding his legs. Split plants, which allow a baby to pee or poop without being undressed is widely used.
For us, it was 30 days, but training started as soon as we got home. But right now, we stopped for a little bit because Erik's been having some spit-up issues. If the doctor says he's okay tomorrow, then we will resume the "potty training".
India
In poor, rual areas of the country, training starts when a baby is about 3 months old. Some mothers believe this helps them bond with their baby, but later on, other female family members can pinch-hit for Mom. While they're being trained, babies wear a thin cotton undergarment called a balotu, which resumes a G-string.
Mexico
Most kids begin training at around 6 months, but the porcess is gradual. In areas where there is no indoor plubming, babies are taken outside whenever other family members are using the outdoor facilities.
For more information on Infant Potty Training, visit the links below:
While I was reading an article from July's issue Parents magazine on potty training for babies, I thought of Grandma Katy's tactics for Erik when he was just a wee lil' baby (less than 1 month). In the article it mentioned that by the time the baby reached 2 years old, she was already potty trained. Then Grandma Katy told us that her two kids were potty trained by the time they were 11 months old.
At first, I was really skeptical as I have never heard of this before. However, as I see Grandma Katy rush Erik to the bathroom every time when he starts to grimace, he is slowly learning to go potty when we hold him in a certain position after his feeding, especially in the morning. Now, at 2 months, he even starts to make grunting noises to let us know that its time for #2. Even Grandma Wai knew about the infant potty training techniques since she used it on my siblings and me when she was a stay at home mom.
I must say that Grandmas are quite wise!! So glad Grandma Katy is here to help us and guide us. Of course, we still have our differences, especially when it comes to sign language teaching but don't worry, I will convert her with my charm ;o)! Hahaha!
By the way, this infant potty training technique is extremely difficult when you do not have full-time help like us since day care providers would probably not know the baby's potty schedule. It is hard for Chhimi and me to even gauge when to go but we're really just working on communications with Erik. It's totally okay if Erik doesn't learn to be fully potty trained until later but at least Chhimi and I gave it a shot.
So a little more information on Potty Training around the world (from Parents magazine):
China
The first 100 days of a baby's life are considered fragile, but training starts shortly afterwards. Parents try to regulate the tming of a baby's need to go based on his feeding schedule. When it's time, a child is held over a pot with his back resting against his parent's chest, with the adult holding his legs. Split plants, which allow a baby to pee or poop without being undressed is widely used.
For us, it was 30 days, but training started as soon as we got home. But right now, we stopped for a little bit because Erik's been having some spit-up issues. If the doctor says he's okay tomorrow, then we will resume the "potty training".
India
In poor, rual areas of the country, training starts when a baby is about 3 months old. Some mothers believe this helps them bond with their baby, but later on, other female family members can pinch-hit for Mom. While they're being trained, babies wear a thin cotton undergarment called a balotu, which resumes a G-string.
Mexico
Most kids begin training at around 6 months, but the porcess is gradual. In areas where there is no indoor plubming, babies are taken outside whenever other family members are using the outdoor facilities.
For more information on Infant Potty Training, visit the links below:
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