What do you do if your child says “pee” or “poo”

When a child starts to learn to be clean, he or she says and repeat a words as a “pee” or “poo”. It is happen approximately when a child is around 3 years old. The child learns how to use this words when he or she needs to go “pee” or “poo”. When the child is putting out his “pee” or his “poo”, he makes an experience by elimination and he understand gradually the importance to go “pee” or “poo”.

For children, it is important to congratulate and encourage them to “pee” and “shit” in the toilet and telling him not to touch it because it is dirty. As a result, he will understand that a “big” and “clean” boy or girl do not touch dirty objects. It is also important to say phrases like: “Bravo!” You did “pee” in the toilet like a big boy. ” “I’m proud of you because you did “poo” in the toilet like a big and clean girl, you can also use other phrases of congratulation.

If you are in public and your child begins to say “pee” and “caca”, try to turn the conversation to another subject. As a result, the child will use other words that he knows to follow the conversation and to feel part of the family. However, if your child continues to say “pee” or “poo”, it will be necessary to tell him firmly to go to the bathroom if he wants to do “pee” or “poo”. We can also ask him if he wants to do “pee” or “poo”, this will be a way to make him understand that these words are only used when the child would need. Do not forget to congratulate him when he uses them appropriately.

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