2.1 Explain The Importance Of Toilet Training

Toilet training is the method of teaching a young child to control the bowel and bladder and use the bathroom for elimination. Adults must always start to toilet train the young children when they and the children feel ready. Toilet training should be a relaxed experience, and young children should not feel humiliated if they have an accident. Young children are to be praised when they have cleaned and used the toilets independently. This will reassure the child to use the toilet by himself most of the time. Children should be encouraged to use toilets and how they can clean themselves. Practitioners must use ointment if child has nappy rash or any allergies –. Partnerships with parents is vital as they both care for the child in the same way