Parents begin to accustom the child to the pot at different times. No specific age can be determined here. The landmark of the baby’s readiness is his understanding that he is about to want to use the toilet, and the fact that he can give an adult a signal. Due to its young age, the child does not always have time to do this on time, and then wet clothes and furniture can not be avoided. But what if you are away or on the street? This is where modern, reusable, comfortable panties come to the rescue for potty training.
What are reusable panties for?
As soon as the mother begins to notice for her child that after the sleep the diaper remains dry, and the number of "pops" in the pants becomes less, then it is time to train the potty. Replaceable diapers come with reusable panties.
However, you should not take them as an analogue to diapers, since their function is not to prevent leakage, but to remind the baby that it is necessary to run to the pot at the first urge to urinate. This is quite normal if the child feels discomfort from wet panties. Most likely, next time he will remember this and try to prevent them from getting wet.
Why choose a domestic manufacturer?
In such a delicate matter, it is important to find a high-quality and reliable manufacturer of baby panties to teach your baby to the potty. As a rule, mothers are guided by each other's reviews. For example, they advise paying attention to trademarks whose production is located in Russia, for example GlorYes. They produce comfortable to wear, comfortable panties, plus they offer a wide range of sizes.
Another advantage that determines the choice in favor of a domestic producer is following modern needs of Russian parents. If for decades this kind of panties has been used for decades, then with us this is still in use today. Nevertheless, many parents managed to note the convenience of their use, for example, due to the available buttons in several rows, interchangeable inserts.
Panty Material
One of the most popular manufacturers of potty training pants GlorYes offers its customers products made only from natural materials. It is customary to classify them according to the fiber used:
- Bamboo
- Cotton
Those who already use panties note that both materials have proven to be safe, breathable, withstand a large number of washings, while they do not lose their basic qualities. Moreover, to stimulate interest in a child in a new item of clothing, manufacturers of panties use vivid prints and funny children's pictures.
How many layers should be?
To make it easier to make a choice, mothers recommend paying attention to the structure and density of panties:
- Multilayer panties for training in the pot are designed to hold the liquid, although they are quite dense. For this reason, they are not advised to use them in the hot season to avoid rubbing and the formation of diaper rash on the delicate skin of the baby. Externally, they do not differ from ordinary cotton panties.
- Reusable panties with interchangeable inserts speak for themselves. Their peculiarity lies in the fact that moisture is retained due to the insert inserted into a special pocket. It is disposable, and the panties themselves can be washed. Typically, manufacturers of reusable underwear in the kit include one or two additional liners.
Bamboo panties
Bamboo fiber, which has come into fashion recently, has found application in many articles of clothing. It is rightfully considered the leader in hypoallergenicity, reliability and wear. Moms all over the world noted that bamboo fiber panties are distinguished from the rest by their good absorbency and ability to have an antibacterial effect on the skin.
Reusable bamboo fiber panties consist of five layers:
- Four-layer liner, externally waterproof, but at the same time well air-permeable.
- A layer of micro suede, which allows you to fix panties with Velcro.
- Two intermediate absorbent layers.
- The top layer, which consists of raw bamboo fiber.
Most of the positive reviews are related to the ability to adjust the size of the panties due to the side buttons. This makes it easy to choose the right size even for large babies.
Cotton panties
Most of the mothers who actively use these panties believe that they are a little “lighter” in composition. Most likely, because they have four layers of natural cotton. The intermediate layer is a thin knitted fabric with a special coating of waterproof film. It lets air in and ventilates the skin well due to micropores, while the layer is waterproof and able to retain moisture. Extra microfiber protection on the butt and gusset prevents excessive fluid flowing out of the panties.
A reliable fit of linen to the body is ensured by rubber bands. Therefore, in appearance they do not differ from ordinary children's panties. It is worth trusting the reviews of mothers and even grandmothers that it is important to choose the size with a margin of several months. Despite the fact that the baby does not grow as fast as in the first year, the process of accustoming to the pot can take some time.
When to start accustoming a child to shorts
The process of teaching a child to a potty, or - mothers still say - planting, should occur without pressure from an adult. All extraneous opinions and advice should be pushed into the background, it is important to listen to the child. According to the reviews of many mothers, it is worth paying attention to the following points indicating the maturity and willingness of the child to switch from a diaper to a pot:
- The child holds his feet confidently.
- An adult can determine by the sounds, words, gestures of the baby that he wants to use the toilet.
- The child already has the skills to restrain urination, and he can tolerate a little while the adult brings the child to the pot (for example, if the diaper remains dry after sleeping or walking).
Many begin to choose panties for accustoming to the pot, and reviews ask friends. Preference in such a delicate matter should still be given to personal experience, since the activity and development of children are different for everyone.
How to care for panties
Longevity and comfort in the sock depend on how to wash and dry the panties to accustom to the pot. Many people make the mistake of believing that handwashing with soap and drying on a battery will not ruin the laundry. The following are simple rules for caring for panties, which were collected based on the feedback of many experienced mothers, as well as manufacturers' recommendations:
- Machine wash at the “delicate” mode, allowable temperature - 40 degrees.
- Do not dry the panties on the battery, because the water-repellent layer may collapse and the product will become unusable.
- It is necessary to use children's washing powder (preferably liquid) in the washing process. If you wash it with soap for a long time, then its particles will clog in the fibers of panties over time. This threatens that the absorption of moisture in panties will become worse over time.
- If the product has additional buttons, do not rush to fasten them too, since during the movement of the baby they can cause discomfort and inconvenience.
Are panties appropriate in water?
Many parents ask if reusable panties can be used to teach a child a potty in the pool. The reviews of manufacturers and users in this regard are as follows: it is strongly not recommended to do this. This is due to the fact that panties are intended only for walking or for home use, but not for practicing in the water.
To meet the needs of parents and provide reliable protection against troubles, including in the pool, it is recommended to use a special diaper. Its role is precisely to prevent the ingestion of feces in water due to the soft mesh on the insert.