Why You Shouldn't Practice Early Potty Training: When to Start Weaning Your Baby Off Diapers
Just a few decades ago, literally every young mother tried to introduce her baby to the potty as early as possible.
For this child, it was worth holding him over the potty every time after feeding until that long-awaited event occurred.
Important: Since potty training began at around 6 months, it was forbidden to put the baby on the potty until he learned to sit up on his own.
However, this approach has a number of significant disadvantages.
First of all, it is worth noting that due to the child’s underdeveloped nervous system, the potty training process will be long and unproductive.
In addition, early training often results in constipation, urinary or fecal incontinence, and neurotic reactions.
In addition, even if successful, regression may occur in any stressful situation.
Instead, modern pediatricians advise to focus on developing a conscious skill instead of a habit, which cannot be done before the child is 18 months old. If in the first case, potty training will take from 9 to 18 months, then in the second case – only 6-12.
