Baby-led potty training

Baby-led potty training is when babies are given the freedom to tell their parents or caregivers when they need to go potty, instead of using diapers as the main tool for potty training. This means that babies can learn to recognize their body signals and communicate them to their parents or caregiver, like making certain noises or gestures.

When a baby is born, they don't know how to control their bladder or bowels yet, which means that they will need diapers to catch their pee and poop. As they grow up, they develop the ability to recognize the urge to go and learn to hold it until they reach the potty. With baby-led potty training, parents can support their baby's natural learning process by allowing their baby to lead the way.

This can be done by providing a potty chair that is accessible to the baby, so they can easily get on and off it when they need to go. Parents can observe their baby's behavior and try to predict when they might need to go, such as after waking up or after eating. Then, they can encourage their baby to use the potty by using cues or words that the baby can associate with going potty.

For example, parents can make a hissing sound or say "pee-pee" when they notice their baby showing signs of needing to pee. Over time, the baby will recognize these cues and will start to associate them with going potty. This will eventually help them to communicate their needs to their parents or caregivers when they need to go.

Baby-led potty training is different from traditional potty training methods because it doesn't rely on rewards or punishments, nor does it force babies to learn on a specific timeline. Instead, it allows babies to learn at their own pace and in a way that feels natural to them. The goal is to create a positive and stress-free experience for both the baby and the parents.