How old should a child be when using diapers?

Diapers have to be said to be the greatest invention of the 20th century. Because of diapers, mothers and fathers no longer have to help babies wash diapers, and they are also very comfortable for the babies themselves. However, some mothers only know how to use diapers for their babies, but do not know the correct way to use diapers. Then an obvious question arises: how old should children be without diapers?

Research by the American Academy of Pediatrics shows that a child's excretion control muscles generally mature between 12 and 24 months, with an average age of 18 months.

The order of maturity of bowel and bladder control during the day and night is: nighttime bowel control >> daytime bowel control >> daytime urination control >>

Nighttime urinary control function.

So, parents can do this:

Before 1 and a half years old

Try to use diapers as much as possible so that your baby can urinate and defecate as he pleases without causing any psychological burden and can also sleep well.

After 18 months or from 2 years old

You can try to remove diapers during the day and train your child to urinate in a potty or toilet; diapers are still needed at night, and as the child's ability to control urine improves, you can gradually remove the night diapers.

Before 3 years old

Although they cannot completely learn to urinate and defecate independently, they can cultivate good habits of urination and defecation. It is best to stop using diapers after the age of 3.

But the timing for every baby to "quit" diapers is different. This is related to the baby's physical development, whether the parents have educated the baby in advance, and whether there are good role models in life.

Generally speaking, when the child is physically mature enough, it is a good time to "quit" diapers. For example, he can sit steadily on the toilet, can express his physiological needs, and knows to take off his pants to urinate and defecate.

Tips

Before the baby can urinate independently, it is best to wear diapers. This is not only convenient, but also cleaner. If you are worried that the diaper will cover your child, you can change it promptly after urination or defecation.

In addition, as long as you stop using diapers for your child, you should wear underwear. Whether it is a boy or a girl, wearing diapers or cloth underwear can provide good protection. Note: Never let your child wear open-crotch pants.