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Potty training

At What Age Should A Parent Stop Wiping Their Child’s Bottom? (Hint: Usually Btw 2-3 Years)

by Jennely Pershouse
A toddler boy sitting on the toilet

Teaching proper bottom wiping is critical in a child’s hygiene journey. Start training as early as potty training begins, typically between 2 to 3 years. Remember, every child is different; some may master this by age 3, while others might take until age 5. … Read more

Potty Training: Is Your 4-Year-Old Ready to Wipe?

by Saumya Malik
A 4 year old toddler boy is learning to wipe himself after using the potty

Learning how to wipe their bottom is an activity each child learns at their own pace. While some kids learn as early as 27 months, others might take 6 or 7 years. When kids are ready to learn toilet training, including how to wipe … Read more

Are Boy and Girl Pull Ups Different? (Absorbency Points)

by Jennely Pershouse
are boy and girl pull ups different

Pull ups are gender-specific and are designed for boys and girls entering their potty-training phase. Pull ups serve as an affirmation where you recognize that your little one is growing up. They have different target absorption points for boys and girls, which makes them … Read more

How To Teach Girls To Wipe From Front To Back? (Important Wiping Tips To Teach)

by Saumya Malik
How To Teach Girls To Wipe From Front To Back

Potty training is essential for children to learn in their toddlerhood. Before you teach them the proper technique, explain why wiping from front to back is necessary. Little kids learn things faster when they know the cause and effect, which could be a bad … Read more

Potty Training Accidents When Wearing Clothes (Reasons & Solutions)

by Emelda Otieno
Potty Training Accidents When Wearing Clothes

Accidents are part of the potty training process. In general, over 31% of children have 3-4 accidents a day while wearing clothes, especially toddlers under 2, whose bladder and rectum muscles aren’t yet mature enough to be controlled. According to the American Academy of … Read more

Toddler Keeps Putting Hands In His Diaper – What It Means & Tips

by Emelda Otieno
Toddler Keeps Putting Hands In His Diaper

Toddlers touching their genitals is a sensory rather than an overtly sexual act that serves to relax or change how they are feeling or simply distract themselves. According to the Mayo Clinic, sticking hands in diapers from as early as 18-24 months is also … Read more

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