Baby potty: the nuances of choice

It is always difficult to raise a child, but perhaps the most difficult stage is the transition from infancy to early childhood. Prior to this, the child was completely dependent on the parents, and now the first signs of independence begin to appear, at least in the most elementary decisions.

Take, for example, at least the transition from diapers to the pot - it is necessary to make the landing, in itself a difficult process, become for the baby as comfortable as possible. In the modern world, nothing is done through the stump-deck, as it could have been before, so special devices are created for the most unexpected situations - for this case you should look after a special high chair-pot.

Although the highchair was not invented yesterday and had already gained widespread popularity, many parents still have only a superficial idea about it. It is worth considering it in more detail to understand why it is needed. Actually, its name largely justifies itself. If we talk about specific uses, it is, first of all, a pot, that is, children's toilet substitute.

Nevertheless, this design is much more suitable for the smallest children than for children a little older, the reason for which temporarily insufficient coordination of movements. A child who has learned to stand on his feet not so long ago is unlikely to be able to sit back confidently without falling down.

The potty stool is designed to didn't make any big deal on him, even if confidence in the movements is not yet close. First of all, it really resembles a chair - in particular, it is noticeably higher than a simple pot, therefore, it is more convenient to sit on it. By the way, it is much easier to sit on it, because many models are also equipped with a back, and even armrests, which is very important for a child who would quickly get tired of sitting without any support.

Some parents, acquiring such a device, sincerely hope that its use can be significantly extended by refusing to buy a classic pot. Child development specialists insist that in no case can this be done, for there are several reasons:

• The task of the stool-pot - to attract the attention of the child with its convenience and brightness, make your baby be interested and use. Designers in their desire to do everything for the convenience of a small client, some models are even equipped with accompaniment of musical effects, and even luminous lights. This is all useful in order to accustom the pot, but still the kid should take the pot only as a pot, and if he gets used to it as entertainment, it can be difficult to wean away from such an entourage of physiological processes.

• By itself, the habit of what comfortable sitting at the same time is a toilet, can lay down in the child’s head a completely perverse picture of the world around it. For this reason, parents are often advised to buy more than one chair-pot, but also a chair, and a regular pot in addition to it. The child must understand for himself that some chairs are intended solely to sit.The real pot will show the kid that you can quickly do your business and do something more interesting for such an adult child.

• Although some models of high chairs are so well thought out that even equipped with orthopedic backrest, they are still unlikely to contribute to improving posture and strengthening the muscles of the back. Roughly speaking, a child will never learn to sit on a pot if he gets used to recline.

There is a huge variety of models, even in such a simple device as a children's highchair-pot, so you can choose as a great option, and completely inappropriate - at least for your baby. Therefore, before buying, it is worthwhile to think carefully about the rules by which the choice is made.

When it comes to the child and his pot, there are two possible dangers: falling from the pot and falling with the pot. In order to fall from the seat it turned out to be a little more difficult, it is advisable to choose the design with high enough armrests and back. As for the fall of the whole structure, it is usually specially equipped with special legs on all sides, which will not allow it to collapse; However, you should not rely on the good faith of the manufacturer and pay attention to this item before purchasing.

The second important point - it is a convenience for the child, because without it, it just will not be able to accustom to the product. Due to the fact that children of this age are not yet very confident in talking and cannot specifically express their own opinion about the degree of convenience of the model, it is better to choose fairly universal options with an adjustable orthopedic backrest and armrests. You can try to take the baby with you to the store and plant it on every model you like in order to visually assess how it sits.

Actually, the pot at such a high chair should not just be removable, but also be equipped with a special handle that is carried out to the outside, making it easy to remove it for sanitary procedures. The lid with which most of the high chairs should be completed should be closed as tightly as possible, but at the same time it is more practical to choose those models where it can not be attached to the body - only this way effective and easy to wash.

The overall reasonableness of the design will also be absolutely not an extra plus. First of all, the removable pot should fit into place with minimal clearance, otherwise there is a risk that the baby will pinch his leg, and then persuade him to voluntarily sit on the seat will not work. The ideal smoothness of the surface with the missing fine details is also evaluated only positively, because it leaves no chance for bacteria.

The material from which such products are produced is usually plastic, since it is usually not cold, but because of the theoretical harmfulness of this material, you should ask the seller about the availability of appropriate certificates; if suddenly some other material is proposed, it is necessary to study in more detail what are its advantages.

By the way, there is one important detail: if any pot-high chair fits perfectly for a girl, then for a boy it is necessary to choose only that model which is equipped with a special projection in the front - he will force the boy to spread his legs when planting, which is mandatory, given the peculiarities of his anatomy.

Finally, as a bonus for a child, the highchair is sometimes equipped with additional entertainment features, including flashing lights, music, and more.It is much more expensive, and the useful effect in places is doubtful, because the child will become so accustomed to such a pot that he simply does not want to use any other type of toilet. As a result, instead of facilitating the transition from diapers to the pot, parents can only complicate their task.

To date, dozens of companies around the world are engaged in the production of this type of products - both those that are focused on the production of goods for children, and factories that produce various plastic products in general. Sometimes the choice of goods for the buyer is so complicated that it is easier to trust a well-known brand, and in the field of the pottery industry this rule works just like any other.

If we talk about import manufacturers, then first of all it is worth highlighting the three most popular - Chicco, Disney, Happy Baby. Foreign products, unless they are Chinese, traditionally cost more than domestic counterparts, but their quality is much higher. Consumers often point out that such a product is both more durable and aesthetically pleasing.

As for domestic products, it can be briefly described as “cheap and cheerful”. Price models from the giants of the domestic pot industry, like "Bytplast" or "Plastika" allows you to buy such products almost every week, however, they usually have the maximum simplicity of design and very often are mercilessly criticized by those who bought them in due time.

Most Internet users, who left their own opinions on specialized forums, agree on the idea that this invention of mankind came to light is not in vain, because it really helps speed up the adaptation of the baby. True, with an important caveat: a very large percentage of those to whom any additions in the form of wheels or imitation of the shape of a toy seem completely superfluous, distract the child from the main task and turn into an abstract game without gaining any new skills.

At the same time, the overall aesthetics of the appearance, according to many estimates, contributes to the fact that the baby quickly becomes interested in the pot itself. Negative comments usually boil down to the fact that many low-cost domestic models are remarkable for their fragility, and therefore require a very careful attitude.

In the next video, Dr. Komarovsky shares his opinion on the choice of a highchair.