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Toilet Training Pants

nappies to training pants - for little learners

Moving out of nappies to start toilet training

Making the transition out of nappies and starting to toilet train can appear daunting, but rest assured all kids go through it eventually. There is no firm age that your child should start to make the transition from nappies to training pants. Let your child’s behaviour and interest in toilet training be your guide. You can use our checklist for toilet training readiness to see if your toddler is ready to make the step to being a Big Kid.

Here are a few tips to help you and your toddler make the transition from nappies to training pants.

  • Talk to your child about what they have done in their nappy, especially when you place their poo into the toilet before disposing of the nappy. Eg “poo belongs in the toilet so let’s put it there.”
  • If your toddler is starting to recognise that they are doing a wee or poo in their nappy tell them they are doing a wee so that they can begin to associate the feeling with the action.
  • Try leaving the nappy off occasionally.
  • Place a potty out for them to get used to well before you actually plan to get started on the toilet training process. Let your toddler decorate the potty with stickers so that they can take some ownership of the potty.
  • Encourage your toddler to sit on the potty with their nappy off or even if they have their nappy on.
  • Wait until your child is ready to take the step to start toilet training. Starting too early can cause a lot of unnecessary stress and may mean that become fearful of going to the toilet or potty.
  • Build excitement around moving from nappies to training pants by giving them their own name like Big Kid pants, princess pants or special Cars undies.
  • Make a special place in your child’s drawer where they will live and let them know that each morning you will be getting dressed into their new Big Kid™ pants.
  • Let your toddler try the Pull-Ups® training pants on and practice pulling them up and down.
  • Talk about how the pretty pictures will only stay if the pants stay dry.
  • Start playing some games with water to help them learn the difference between wet and dry.
  • Once you make the transition from nappies to Big Kid™ pants, remain consistent and don’t switch back and forth; it can be confusing for your toddler.

For more information see How To Toilet Training.

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