Patient's question:
When the baby was about ten and a half months old, we started toilet training. Now that the baby is one and a half years old, is it okay to continue this practice? If it's not okay, has it been harmful to do it for so long? Thank youDoctor's answer:
It's okay to poop, but it's best not to always let the baby urinate, otherwise it can easily lead to rectal prolapse, which is not good. It's best to pay attention and see if the baby is willing to go. Communicate more with the baby! It is recommended that parents consciously train and cultivate the baby to defecate and urinate at fixed times and places, helping the baby develop a regular bowel habit from a young age. At 15 months, after defecation, be conscious; between 18 and 24 months, the child can distinguish between urine and stool and can express it; at 24 months, the child can express the need to defecate; and between 30 and 36 months, it is recommended to use their own toilet or bathroom. During training, do not punish the child. If there is no progress, you can pause for 2 to 3 months.