Potty Training Small Kids

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Potty training small kids may be difficult for parents at first. However, parents need not be too stressed about it. Small kids will learn in due time and parents need to be patient. They would know when it is time for potty training small kids. Parents may wait until their small kids are ready. This may entail them a longer period to finally want to be potty trained; however, small kids acquire the self confidence that they need especially in being independent. This approach may be very effective especially when small kids receive all the support and the patience of their parents.

This is the relaxed approach that can be used by parents in potty training small kids. They may allow their small kids to just sit on the toilet even with their diapers on. They may ask permission from their kids if they would like to remove their diapers before they sit. Parents may remind their small kids once every hour. However, they must not force their small kids if they do not like to make use of their potties. Parents may wait until their small kids would want to go. Parents should not be so eager for this accomplishment of their kids so that the small children do not feel that they are being pressured to have to do it again.

Busy parents can employ the use of the quick way of potty training small kids. They may be able to do this in one day. Parents can get their small kids prepared for it by letting them drink lots of fluids. They may then let their small kids sit and wait for them to be able to use the potty. Parents may let them sit them as a reminder that they will have to use it in case they make some accident. However, the quick way of potty training small kids may not be effective for everybody. Some kids may not respond to it positively so parents will have to be patient until their small kids are ready to be potty trained.

Some parents may want neither the quick way nor the long wait in potty training small kids. They can make use of training their small kids to use the potty. Parents may let them use training pants and to make use of small potties for kids. They may then guide their small kids to make use of their potties if they think that it is time. Small kids may have some accidents as they are being potty trained. However, parents should not scold them but instead to guide them that they have to make use of their potties when needed.

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Gastroenteritis among Babies and Toddlers

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Babies and toddlers may experience some problems like gastroenteritis especially during summer time. They may display some signs of being colic and may suffer diarrhea as well. At times some babies or toddlers may also become very pale and may vomit. Some of them may also experience some fever. Gastroenteritis among babies and toddlers may be caused by the sudden change in the temperature. They may suddenly feel the cold chill running through their bellies. Parents who bring their babies or toddlers to the mall will have to protect them so that they may not be affected much by the change from the warm temperature outside to the chilling temperature inside.

Gastroenteritis among babies and toddlers may also be caused by some food that they have eaten. Parents have to check the food that they give to their babies or toddlers especially when the weather is very warm. Foods are easily contaminated during warm summers. At times the gastroenteritis among babies and toddlers may also come from viruses. Parents will have to help their babies or toddlers if ever they are affected by it. Mothers may continue to breastfeed their babies who are suffering from this illness. Babies may recover faster because of the natural anti-bodies and they may also be hydrated with their mothers’ breast milk.

Mothers who are giving their babies some infant formulas will have to seek their pediatricians for proper diagnosis and treatment. They may be advised to stop giving the infant formula for the time being until their babies have recovered. Mothers will have to see to it that they keep their babies hydrated especially when they are suffering from diarrhea. Parents may prepare solutions with hydrating salts for their babies to drink from time to time. Mothers who are breastfeeding their babies may let them suck milk in small quantities especially when their babies are vomiting.

Parents need to be careful with their babies and toddlers especially when illnesses such as gastroenteritis become common due to the climate or season. They have to see to it that their babies and toddlers are well-protected all the time especially with sudden changes in temperature. They may always bring with them something to keep their babies warm especially their belly part. In case their babies or toddlers suffer from gastroenteritis, they will have to see to it that they are well-hydrated all throughout. Parents may give lots of water and other liquids to help ease the stomach troubles of babies and toddlers.

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Baby and Toddler Proofing for Safety

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Parents need to see to it that they have provisions for baby and toddler proofing for safety in their homes. The first few months of their babies may not be a problem since they only sleep most of the time. However, when their babies start rolling and crawling, parents must see to it that they are safe. As babies grow into toddlers, they may be more curious about their environment and would just simply explore all possible nooks and crannies. All possible things and objects should be thought of as potential hazard for the safety of babies and toddlers.

Baby and toddler proofing for safety purposes is an important aspect of being responsible parents. Though they may hire nannies or they themselves may look after their babies and toddlers, it will only take a split of a second for babies to be hurt or injured. Parents must see to it that danger areas like the fireplace, the stairs and the kitchen are baby and toddler safe. They must also check edges of furniture and fixtures and all things that are within the reach of babies and toddlers. Parents have to keep not only sharp objects like knives and scissors locked in a particular drawer that babies and toddlers cannot access. They must also properly keep small objects such as buttons or batteries as babies and toddlers tend to put everything into their mouths.

Parents who would like to provide for baby and toddler proofing for safety also need to check on the toys that they buy. They have to see to it that the toys are suitable to the age of their babies and toddlers. Parents should avoid purchasing toys with small parts that can be swallowed. They also need to discard plastic wrappers properly and they should not let their babies and toddlers play with it. The materials that they are made of may be toxic or may cause babies and toddlers to be suffocated.

Aside from baby and toddler proofing for safety, parents have to be ready with any injury or accident at home. No matter how safe they would like their homes to be for their babies and toddlers, they may still have to deal with home injuries. However, parents may lessen the chances of their babies and toddlers being hurt if they have installed the proper home proofing. Parents should take note of everything or anything in their homes that could cause any type of injury to their babies. After all, the home should be the safest place for babies and toddlers to grow and to develop.

 

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