Potty training infants has been practiced for centuries by people all over the world with great success. However, there was a shift away from this potty training method in several countries since the 1950s. Potty training infants may not be for everyone. As with any decision one makes, it is important to consider both the good and the bad that may result from it. In this article, we will look at the positives and negatives of potty training infants.
Positives:
The baby will not have to use wet or dirty diapers very often. There are many who believe that much of the reason why babies cry sometimes has to do with the discomfort a baby feels when they have a wet or dirty diaper. Diaper rash often occurs because they have been exposed to a dirty diaper too long or because the diaper is too tight and causes a friction rash. So whether or not it’s about the actual discomfort associated with having a wet or dirty diaper, the rash that often accompanies it is enough to bring them to tears. Once baby is potty trained, there is little need for a diaper.
Because the baby will have a shorter duration in diapers, fewer diapers will have to be purchased and used. This not only means money saved, but it also means fewer diapers in our landfills. Good for your wallet and the earth. It’s hard to top that.
It will help your child gain independence, but it will also help the parent and child to communicate more and earlier in life.
It is a very natural thing to do and has been done by people all over the world for centuries. Moms and dads have been able to hold their baby without the baby having to wear a diaper. They don’t have the kid going to the bathroom all over them. They have learned to read when their child needs to go and allow them to do so.
However, the biggest advantage will be a greater bond between the parents and the baby. Parents and baby can communicate at an early stage, as parents know when those times come when the child has to go and the baby learns to tell them. It takes a lot of time together to do this and it will only make the bond stronger.
Disadvantages:
It can, at times, be messy. Since the child doesn’t really have full control over their muscles or bladder at this stage, there will be times when accidents happen.
Your baby may not be at a point in his development where he is ready for it. Potty training for babies usually begins around 6 months or earlier, but babies cannot fully and reliably control their bladders until at least 12 months of age.
It takes a lot of time and a lot of commitment to get it done. Parents may not be able to take the time to commit to this due to work commitments. It’s also not very convenient, since you can have your child sound the warning at the most inconvenient times.
Potty training your baby can be challenging, but once you’ve mastered it, you’ll know why billions of people throughout history have tried and succeeded using potty training to you drink.