Diapers offer parents and toddlers security as the little ones get older and learn to take care of themselves. They allow the child to learn how to use the toilet gradually, enabling them to do it on their own over time while building their confidence. It can be tempting to keep using them as until we think our child is optimally prepared to transition away from diapers, but that may not be the best approach.
Should you keep your child in diapers? No, parents should not keep their child in diapers, especially an older child. A Child should be encouraged to get out of diapers as soon as they are ready, and parents should be helping them become ready. Typically, a child can stop wearing diapers during the day between 18-36 months and can stop wearing diapers at night between 24-48 months.
Sometimes diapers are leaned on excessively as a convenience rather than a tool to help the child learn to care for themselves. Today’s disposable diapers are easy to use and don’t require the high maintenance that cloth diapers did in the past.
They encourage parents and children to become complacent and continue to use diapers. Instead, parents should do their best to help their child get ready to move past diapers as soon as the child can be ready.
