Summer daycare near me: Top 10 Summer Child Care Near Me (Starting at $15.58/hr)

Top 10 Summer Child Care Near Me (Starting at $15.58/hr)

Summer child care near me

Kimberly F.

Portland, OR

$17-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Stay At Home Mom-Summer Childcare/Babysitter/Nanny/Date Night/Last Min

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I’m a stay at home SUPER mom who would love to help make life a little easier for you with caring for your child(ren). For the summer, babysitter, Date night, Nanny, drop off and pick up to my home availability is Monday-Friday 6 a.m. – 6 pm, with some flexibility on a case by case basis. I don’ tmind doing last minute calls, My area has a great playground and a nice neighborhood to take walks in. Also, I have a backyard that is kid-friendly, as well as a clean, non-smoking home. If you require, I am willing to do a background check, as it and my driving record have no incidents. We love to do arts, crafts, painting, coloring. Our family loves being active outdoors when the weather permits. As a mom, I know how nerve wracking it can be leaving your child at home with someone you are not familiar with. But, I assure you my kids will make your kids feel right at home. Please feel free to message me with any questions. I am flexible to charge either by the hour or by the day. Thank you!…

Recent Review:

Kim is AMAZING! Just like her bio said – she is a SUPER mom! My children love going to her house. She is extremely dependable and is very understanding of last minute changes or requests for childcare help. Iwould 100% recommend her and will be utilizing her services going forward. I have no concerns about leaving my children with her. It is such a nice feeling, as a mom, to know your children are safe and loved!…

Reviewed by Melissa C.

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I am a mature, kind, experienced, sitter looking for great families to work for. I am not taking any regularly set jobs at this tine. I’m available to help families out for occasional and back up care. I have a Social Work degree and have taken many child development classes as well as many yearsexperience working with children of all ages. I have experience working with premature twins through the teen years. I have also raised three children of my own. I have also been a volunteer wish granted for The Make a Wish Foundation for three years.
I just moved here full time!!! Please reach out to me for all your day, night, weekend ( I have many weekend clients- so weekend nights are limited) and overnight occasional needs….

Recent Review:

This is our second time with Patricia- we are from out of town but come to Traverse city 1-2 times per year. Patricia is so calm and soothing, and we were thrilled she was able to watch our kids for us again.We have a pretty rambunctious 2.5 year old and 15 month old. They were both immediately comfortable with Patricia which made leaving for date night so much easier. She was also great with getting them to bed on time, and she is excellent at communicating! I felt so at ease, which is not something I say lightly. We so appreciate Patricia and will definitely hire again when we are back in TC!. ..

Reviewed by Sarah C.

Bonnie R.

Albany, NY

$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver Available Day Hours Or Some Weekends For The Summer.

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My first job growing up was sitting! I was certified in First Aid and CPR for many years. I have reliable transportation and no points on my Driver license that I have had for over 30 years. I can show proof of my driving record.
I love taking care of kids, elderly and pets. I’m very responsible anddependable. I have experience….

Kaela H.

Lexington, OK

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available When Ever During Summer

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I am a 25-year-old Certified personal trainer and nanny, I currently nanny Monday-Wednesday and am available for occasional babysitting. I moved here a year and a half ago from my hometown of Katy, Texas, with my daughter (20-month-old) and husband. Your kids will be in great care with me, I love tosing, dance, and do crafts. I have been a nanny/babysitter for around 10 years now and have cared for all ages.
I can’t wait to grow with your family!
God Bless…

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My name is Veronica. I am fully vaccinated, up to date with my flu shot, practice safe distancing and mask up.
I am available for a part time position as your Nanny, 2-4 days per week.
My experience in childcare is for newborns, toddlers and Pre-Schoolers. I specialize in newborn care, and theirdevelopmental milestones.
I am retired, seasoned and healthy, with 30+ years experience. I am CPR/AED & First Aid certified. I also tutor pre-k through 1st grade. If you feel I may be the perfect fit, please contact me….

Recent Review:

Veronica took excellent care of our daughter. She started watching her when she 4 weeks old. We felt comfortable leaving a newborn in Veronica’s care. She provided us notes at the end of each day and photosand updates while we were at work. Veronica was timely (actually early) every single day and always showed up when she said she would. I would highly recommend her….

Reviewed by Rob A.

Vanessa V.

Augusta, ME

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fully COVID Vaccinated Part Time, Summer And Wedding/Event Nanny Available

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Hi everyone! I have been working with children part time for many years. Since I graduated college I have been working with them full time. I now work as a teacher online and pick up part time jobs babysitting/nannying kids! I love children and I believe kids should lead healthy, active lives, and Iencourage and participate in adventurous and imaginative play.
My Experience:
-overnights
-newborns as young as five days
-full vacation care without no additional help up to five days long
-weddings- up to 15 kids at once with helpers
-food prep
-pet care
-tutoring
-background check
-certified teacher
-CPR and first aid certified
Who I am:
-energetic and creative
-a lover of music.
-passionate about the outdoors
-active….

Recent Review:

Vanessa is wonderful! My children love her. I have hired her a few times and she has always been reliable and on time.

Reviewed by Sherry B.

Brianna K.

Denver, CO

$27-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Summer Caregiver, Available

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Hello! My name is Brianna and I would love to tell you a little bit about who I am and my experience working with kids. I am currently a Paraeducator for Monarch High School for students with disabilities. I am certified in Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) and am certified in CPR. I am able tohandle conflict among kids readily and safely. Previously, I taught ballet in Chicago for three years, and at Colorado Ballet Society for two years. These teaching opportunities allowed me to work with a range of ages, beginning at 2 years old through pre professional dancers at 18+ years old. It is important to me to make sure each child I work with is heard, seen, and supported in whatever ways they individually require. Working with kids has been an aspect of my life for the past decade – I absolutely adore the joy that they bring to life, and have always felt that I learn from them as much as they learn from me. I would be happy to chat with you if you have any questions!…

Recent Review:

Brianna was awesome! She was so good with our six year old and one year old! She arrived on time and kept the girls entertained all day. They had so much fun with her! She was also very good at keeping meupdated throughout the day on what was happening with them. I would love to hire Brianna again!…

Reviewed by Ashley H.

Nilsa S.

Zion, IL

$19-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Available For Care During The Daytime Summer Months. Flexible On Hours. Enjoy Out Door Activities.

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I am an experienced Nanny/Babysitter seeking full or part-time. I have many years of experience with babies and children of all ages. I’m a nurture by nature and have lots of love to give. I’m fun and creative. I prefer a permanent position, however I’m flexible.. I have several years of experiencebeing a Preschool Teacher’s Assistant I’m also a mom of three and raised successful children. I really love and enjoy working with children/babies. I also enjoy reading to children, music and doing outdoor activities. I’m a believer in children liking to read, so getting involved in library activities is a must. I’m committed to partnering with parents to raise happy and healthy children. I’m a non smoker with a great driving record with full coverage car Insurance. I’m willing to help out with light house keeping and the child’s laundry. I’m a dog lover and I’m willing to care for them as well. I would love to be given the opportunity to show you that I would be a great fit as a care giver for your family….

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As of August 2022, I am back in St. Louis and unavailable for NH babysitting at this time.
I am a 4th grade teacher from St. Louis. I am staying with my parents in Somersworth for June and July and looking for date night jobs or a small day time gig while I am here for the summer. In St. Louis, Iwork for a babysitting agency for date nights/occasional day jobs. I am happy to provide references. I have a Master’s degree in early childhood education. I previously taught French immersion kindergarten. The past two summers I nannied for two different 3-year-olds. I love all ages. I limit screen time as much as possible. I love doing puzzles, playing games, going for nature walks, doing arts and crafts, etc. I am comfortable helping with pets and light housekeeping and meal prep. I have two adopted dogs that I will be bringing with me to New Hampshire for the summer. 🙂 In my spare time, I enjoy quilting, going to concerts and musicals, taking my dogs for walks, and reading….

Recent Review:

Kari was great with my son. He had such a great time, and Kari made sure to hold consistent expectations that I have for him at home. I also speak with him in French. Kari told me she is bilingual, so shespoke with him in French as well, which I appreciated so much. I can’t recommend her highly enough!…

Reviewed by Danielle C.

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I’m a certified teacher of 8 years in the classroom, with experience from grades K-12 and children with special needs. I have also been a babysitter for multiple families over the last 15+ years and absolutely adore kids.
My availability is weekends only during the school year. For those lookingfor a summer nanny, Summer 2023 I will be available full time from June 5th to July 28th!
As a teacher they ensure we are regularly CPR certified so a definite plus. Although I do not have children of my own, I am a HUGE animal lover and have two fur babies. Would love to meet you and your kiddos! Hope to hear from you….

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My name is Jasmine! I’m a local nanny from Stanwood & Arlington, Washington. I am compassionate and caring, with 8+ years of experience caring for children. I am highly skilled in infant care, with extensive knowledge of safety precautions: feeding techniques, and educational activities to stimulatephysical, social, and cognitive skills. I provide parents with an unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and welfare of their children.
I’m looking for a part-time employment opportunity where I could bring my son. …

Recent Review:

We have two busy boys (ages, 7 & 4 years old) and Jasmine has been great with them! We especially appreciate her conflict resolution skills when needed and we have noticed that she has a natural ability when itcomes to children in general which is reassuring. We have found her to be very responsible, reliable, and a great playmate as well. She is a lot of fun, and our kids are always happy to see her and are excited when she comes over!…

Reviewed by Sarah S.

Emily J.

Redmond, WA

$22-35/hr • 4 yrs exp

Summer Starting June Of 2022 Babysitter!

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NOTE: I got accepted to Western Washington University for my Bachelors in Business Administration which is in Bellingham and starts in January. As a start date, I put June 29th of 2022 through August 30th of 2022 because I will not be working while I’m in University.
Hard-working anddetail-oriented high school graduate student with experience in tutoring, babysitting, and being a teacher’s assistant. I have up to four years of babysitting experience supervising children from ages 2 and up while ensuring the children’s safety and health by keeping the house clean and closely monitoring all children. Throughout my years of experience, I work towards being able to create a space to encourage positive interactions with the kids through doing many activities such as painting, art, going outside to play, making clean-up time enjoyable, and etc….

Recent Review:

Emily was with us for the whole summer. She was always punctual and dependable. She is great and gets along with kids very well. She is good at tutoring Math and art. I would definitely hire her again.

Reviewed by Ritika W.

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Hello, I am a Licensed Social Worker working in the elementary school setting. During the school year, I work full time. However, with summer approaching, I am looking for a temporary childcare job to keep me busy. My schoolyear extends through the third week of May, so I am looking for a positionJune-August. I am flexible about days of the week and hours of the day.
I am passionate about working with children and families in many settings and have 5+ years of experience nannying all ages, from newborns to high schoolers. As well as two years working as a developmental therapist and two years as an assistant preschool teacher. I am looking for a family who encourages arts and crafts, playing games, and outdoor exploration- such as trips to the zoo or park. I am very comfortable with pets. I am more than happy to help with meal preparation and light housekeeping, such as laundry, dishes, vacuuming, and sweeping….

Recent Review:

Saige nannied for us in our home from the time our daughter was 10 months until 2 1/4 (when she went to full-time daycare). Saige still babysits for the occasional date night and our daughter (now 3) is alwaysSO excited to see her. I have 100% confidence in Saige’s care and judgment, and it’s very easy for us to leave knowing that she is there with our daughter. She finds great age-appropriate activities and keeps our daughter busy and entertained. She is proactive, trustworthy, and kind-hearted. We love Saige!…

Reviewed by Caitlin S.

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Since I was 15 caring for children has been a niche of mine. While completing my Bachelor’s of Science degree from Longwood University, I fulfilled two internships at an elementary school in Virginia Beach. At the same time nannying during summers for 3 children between the ages of 4-10. Aftergraduating and obtaining customer service experience I served as a full time nanny for 3 girls ages 8 m, 3, and 4 for 2 years. Currently I am a full time nanny for two boys ages 4 and 8, and serving occasional care to 8 kids ages 0-11. From child development classes to volunteering at the VA Children’s Book Festival I have learned many different activities to keep kids entertained, active, and happy while meeting age appropriate milestones. First aid and CPR certified. Reliable transportation and I am a non-smoker. Please feel free to message me….

Recent Review:

Jacqueline is amazing with children. She is patient and has a way of speaking to the younger children that is calm and gentle but firm. She is dependable, punctual and able to help with extra hours or weekendsas needed. She always has amazing ideas for learning and play….

Reviewed by Jennie L.

Isabel M.

Washington, DC

$25-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Summer Position-one Time Babysitting- Bilingual Sitter

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Hello families!
I am 29 Yo, I am looking for one time babysitting /Weekend job. I have a week off between my current job and my summer job (June 24th to June 30th).
I’ve years of experience working with children as a sitter with different ages and as a teacher. Good references provided by thefamilies I have worked with. I’m currently working as a teacher during the week in an elementary school in D. C. I am punctual, responsible, creative and communicative. I am also pursuing a master’s degree in education.
I am fully vaccinated, get tested weekly, following Covid restrictions, US work authorization, first aid certificated and CPR as well.
My rate depends on the distance, number of kids and role expectations or we can get a deal according to the number of hours (feel free to ask).
Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any question or detail that you would like to further discuss.
Availability: Weekdays starting at anytime Weekends: anytime
Thanks for reading my description….

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Hi! My name is Anna and I am 20 years old. I recently moved to Raleigh from Denver, Colorado. I am a rising Junior at the University of South Carolina in the Darla Moore School of Business, and am home for Summer break until the beginning of July. I am experienced with children andbabysitting/nannying and love spending time with kids of all ages. I am comfortable with multiple kids and babies as well. I understand the importance of interacting with children in different ways and planning different activities. I also have a reliable and safe SUV that I am willing to drive to different places. I am also willing to help with online school as needed, as well as housekeeping.
I also am Red Cross Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED Certified!…

Recent Review:

We hired Anna to watch our boy and she was truly a blessing to my husband and I! She video chatted with us a few days before we met in person and it gave me peace of mind and I knew then she’d be the bestperson to watch him. She met us on time, took him to do different activities and sent pictures letting us know about all the fun they were having and that he was doing okay. Anna has a very bubbly personality and our son took to her right away! This was our first time letting anyone watch our son and we’re so thankful it was Anna!…

Reviewed by Hillary J.

Julie C.

Atlanta, GA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For The Summer Can Start Immediately

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Hello, my name is Julie. I am a 30-year-old doctoral student in clinical psychology in my 5th year of study. I have been babysitting and nannying for more than 10 years and have extensive experience with infants, toddlers, and school age children. I also have clinical experience with kiddos who havelearning differences and special needs. I have provided childcare and housekeeping and I am certified in CPR. In addition to providing care, I am able to provide transportation to various activities. I enjoy and I am passionate about cognitive skill building, imaginative play, and outdoor activities. In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, I have been taking social distancing and mask-wearing precautions seriously. I am tested regularly for Covid-19 and have a negative test result as of September 15, 2020. Feel free to contact me for references, criminal background check, and with any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!
Sincerely,
Julie…

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I’m an educator with 4 years of experience in elementary schools teaching Bilingual Kindergarten students. Specialized in ESL lessons that engage and immerse students in practical and effective coursework.
I’m now seeking work as a caregiver for children between 4-6 years old during the Summeruntil I return to my regular school work at the end of August.
During my experience as a babysitter, I gained expertise in different aspects of child care such as; providing assistance with Special Needs children, providing guidance for their academic needs, working with parents to control their activities, taking care of their dietary needs, and providing first aid in case of emergencies.
I do not provide help with laundry, but I am open to helping with meal prep and snacks :)…

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Nursing Student looking to babysit –
*** Hi Austin families! I am available for weekend babysitting during the summer. I should be in the Austin area till mid-August, thanks!***
My name is Lillian and I am currently in the Angelo State nursing program. While I am a full-time student in San Angelo,my hometown is Austin so I will spend my summer and winter breaks back home. I am available to help local families with babysitting, pet sitting, and other household matters that require a reliable helping hand. I have experience babysitting since middle school and grew up with two younger siblings, so I feel well-equipped!
I am CPR/First Aid certified, have reliable transportation, and am good with pets. I love the outdoors and science and would love to incorporate babysitting with fun and educational arts and science projects. Thank you for considering me for this opportunity!…

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Hello! I am a mom of 2 boys ages 15 & 18. During the school year, I teach at Belleville West & I live in Swansea, IL. I taught middle school for 5 years before joining BW. As my kids get older my summers & weekends are opening up. Since I am currently certified to teach in both Missouri & Illinois Ihave a background check in both states. My hours and days are flexible during the summer BUT I am NOT looking for full time. More like 2 days, maybe 3 max. During the school year I’m available on weekends & school holidays. As of now, our last day of school is May 26, 2023. School will start back up on August 14, 2023. I have a reliable car & am a non smoker & dog lover! Let me know if you have any questions….

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Recent summer child care reviews

Kimberly F.

Kim is AMAZING! Just like her bio said – she is a SUPER mom! My children love going to her house. She is extremely dependable and is very understanding of last minute changes or requests for childcare help. I would 100% recommend her and will be utilizing her services going forward. I have noconcerns about leaving my children with her. It is such a nice feeling, as a mom, to know your children are safe and loved!…

– Melissa C.

Patricia C.

This is our second time with Patricia- we are from out of town but come to Traverse city 1-2 times per year. Patricia is so calm and soothing, and we were thrilled she was able to watch our kids for us again. We have a pretty rambunctious 2.5 year old and 15 month old. They were both immediatelycomfortable with Patricia which made leaving for date night so much easier. She was also great with getting them to bed on time, and she is excellent at communicating! I felt so at ease, which is not something I say lightly. We so appreciate Patricia and will definitely hire again when we are back in TC!…

– Sarah C.

Veronica N.

Veronica took excellent care of our daughter. She started watching her when she 4 weeks old. We felt comfortable leaving a newborn in Veronica’s care. She provided us notes at the end of each day and photos and updates while we were at work. Veronica was timely (actually early) every single dayand always showed up when she said she would. I would highly recommend her….

– Rob A.

Vanessa V.

Vanessa is wonderful! My children love her. I have hired her a few times and she has always been reliable and on time.

– Sherry B.

Brianna K.

Brianna was awesome! She was so good with our six year old and one year old! She arrived on time and kept the girls entertained all day. They had so much fun with her! She was also very good at keeping me updated throughout the day on what was happening with them. I would love to hire Briannaagain!…

– Ashley H.

DLCCC – Summer Camp Daycare Home Preschool – Detroit Lakes, MN 56501

Daycare in Detroit Lakes, MN

DLCCC – Summer Camp offers safe, loving childcare in the Detroit Lakes area. Kids learn through curriculum-based, educational activities. The facility is a home daycare providing a safe, nurturing space where kids learn important social skills. This provider offers childcare programs for children ages 5 years to 12 years. Availability is limited, so contact DLCCC – Summer Camp today to discuss openings for your child and schedule your free tour!

Daily Hours
• Monday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Tuesday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Thursday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm

School Age
• Daily Full Time: $30.00

DLCCC – Summer Camp is a home daycare that offers safe, loving childcare in the Detroit Lakes area. Kids learn through curriculum-based, educational activities. The facility provides a safe, nurturing space where kids learn important social skills.

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When to start

The normal development of young children is largely determined by proper care for them. The process of potty training is an important stage in the development and maturation of the child, as well as in the formation of his relationship with his parents. Many parents tend to become overly anxious when their child does not develop according to their expectations.

The methods of “early potty training” practiced until recently (during the first year of life) should be considered outdated and non-physiological, since their use does not take into account the degree of maturity of the muscles and nervous system of the child (in particular, the innervation of the bladder and intestines). As a result, learning becomes a long and unproductive process. In addition, when using them, children may experience negative reactions (since education is built on pressure from parents) and somato-neurological dysfunctions, which subsequently is fraught with problems such as constipation, urinary / fecal incontinence, numerous neurotic reactions (including logoneurosis, tics, etc.). .), and upon reaching a certain age – enuresis, overactive bladder and persistent encopresis. Forced potty training at any age can be stressful for both the child and the parent. The described stress becomes even more pronounced if the child is not able to understand or interpret the command received. Attempts to impose on a child such methods based on adult dominance inevitably lead to a delay in the learning process and low efficiency.

The described methods of early potty training are reflex, that is, based on the development of a conditioned reflex, and not a conscious skill. In the process of training, parents determine the signals and “body language” of the child before urination or defecation, similar to how pets are toilet trained. Such techniques are not based on real learning, but on the development of a reflex, and therefore are ineffective. The success of the process depends on whether the adult can recognize the need or desire of the child to go to the toilet (there are no basic elements of learning, and the process is not associative). The “skill” acquired by the child is of a non-permanent nature and can be lost in any stressful situation (for example, illness or moving from an apartment, a quarrel between parents) or other adverse circumstances. Therefore, attempts to force a child to potty train before he reaches physical readiness and / or increased intensity of training in no way accelerate or bring the desired result closer. Successful potty training is the development of a cognitive (conscious) skill or ability that should be centered around the child; it should be positive and entertaining. It is important to remember that an acquired reflex is easily lost if it is not a learned pattern of behavior.

To make the process of potty training quick and easy, parents should be informed about the “child-centered” method.

The “child-centered” or physiological toilet training method is a method that takes into account the degree of maturity of the central nervous system. It is the central nervous system that provides innervation to the muscles, organs of the genitourinary system and the gastrointestinal tract of children. This approach helps parents to understand the child correctly and direct the process of potty training in accordance with the level of development of the child. According to this method, the child becomes the main figure, his self-confidence and self-esteem increase. Training, according to this technique, is designed not only to develop a reflex in a child, but to accelerate the assimilation of relevant information or skills, in the case of potty training, the child’s acquaintance with his own body. The physiological model takes into account three main components of child development: physiological maturity (strengthening the muscles of the sphincter of the bladder and intestines, the necessary development of the central nervous system), psychological and emotional readiness (understanding and desire to follow instructions). According to the literature, a healthy child reaches the required physiological maturity at an average age of 18 to 24 months (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2003).

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How a baby’s body works

When potty training a child, you should know that the success of training depends entirely on how ready his body is for it. It has been proven that the child’s body is ready for potty training on average no earlier than 18 months. A child can consciously go to the toilet only when he develops a connection between the nervous system and muscles. This connection is finally formed around the age of 18 months and consists of numerous neural structures that connect the spinal cord with the bladder and intestines. When the bladder or intestines are full, a signal is transmitted along the nerves to the spinal cord, from there to the brain, and the baby understands that he wants to pee or poop. Only then can the child consciously sit on the potty and do their thing. Knowing this, one can come to very significant conclusions, which, however, are quite obvious. The sooner you start the process of potty training, the more effort it will require from you. Potty training is more successful, painless and easier, the higher the level of physiological development of the child. And if you start training when the child’s body is fully prepared for it, you and your child will succeed much faster and easier.

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Early successes

True, many patient and active parents manage to achieve excellent results already in the first year of life. Quite often, proud statements are made that a child at 10, 9, 8, even at 7 months old, pees on the “pee-pee” command, and poops only after “ah”. And there is absolutely nothing surprising in this. It is not difficult to achieve the appearance of a conditioned reflex by repeated beeping and aakan, only this reflex is not quite what we need. Why? Yes, because this is the connection between the process of emptying the bladder and the sound “wee-wee. ” And if this sound is pronounced often and for a long time, and if anyway you are not left alone until you pee, then this connection will be established sooner or later. But the chain should be different: not “wee-wee” – filling the bladder – urination, but filling the bladder – a pot – urination. That is, the physiological process (filling the bubble), and not the sound stimulus (“pee-pee”), should become the motive for the potty.

Payback for early success comes in the second year of life. A supposedly capable and developed child, who has been sitting on the potty since the age of 9 months, suddenly, for some “incomprehensible” reasons, stops doing this, and actively fights for his freedom with anxious relatives. And the considerations are very understandable – the time is coming for the formation of that very normal, natural control over secretions, which we have already talked about. The bladder is empty, and they are here climbing with their “wee-wee” … No matter how “amazing success” you have achieved, but before the child is ready for potty training (and this is approximately 18 months), these successes will be temporary, and misses are frequent. And this must be treated very philosophically. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the fact that you will be able to introduce your child to such an interesting thing as a potty. But this acquaintance, at least from the point of view of medical science, will be superficial, and the skills developed are not stable.

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How to know if a child is ready

In order for the process to go as smoothly as possible, you should know some signs that indicate the mental and physiological readiness of the child’s body to learn toilet science.

These signs include:

• establishment of a more or less stable bowel habit
• the ability to keep diapers dry for more than 2 hours
• knowledge of body parts and names of garments
• knowledge or understanding of the words “pee” and “poop”
• demonstration of negative emotions from being in soiled diapers
• desire to dress and undress independently
• the desire to imitate adults
• interest in the toilet room and the processes taking place there

And, finally, the most reliable sign: the ability to communicate the word “I want” to parents in any way — with a word, facial expressions, gestures. And not because it will be easier for mom and she will have time to put the child on the pot – this indicates that the baby has learned to communicate!

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10 Rules for Successful Potty Training

Is your baby about 18 months old? Did you notice any of the above signs of readiness in his behavior? So, you can start mastering a new complex science. Let’s get started.

1. In addition to the readiness of the child, there must also be the readiness of adults. Obviously, at the stage of transition from a diaper to a potty, the time spent on direct communication with the baby increases markedly. It is impossible to develop toilet skills only on Sundays or only on those days when an official visit from the grandmother is expected.

2. A child, like any adult, is prone to mood swings. Early toilet training is best done when all family members are healthy and cheerful.

3. Buy a comfortable and … warm pot – a cold seat can ruin your relationship with the potty for a long time. The seat should repeat the anatomical curves, it is desirable to have a comfortable back (such pots are called physiological). First of all, wash the pot and put it in the room with the crumbs so that it becomes a familiar item for him.

4. Getting to know the potty. We offer it to the child when the probability of a “process” is maximum – after sleep, after eating, when he

shows by his behavior that it is time for him.

5. In case of success – very, very praise. In case of failure, we do our best not to be upset, and if we are upset, we do not show grief.

6. We fix attention not only on the potty itself, but also on the actions immediately preceding communication with the potty and parting with it: how to get the potty, how to open it, how to take off the panties, how to put on the panties, how and where to pour the contents from the pot how to wash the pot, how to close the pot and put it back in its place. The implementation of all of the above easily turns into an interesting game. It is wonderful if, after each successful action, parents do not skimp on praise – the whole process in this case is accompanied by positive emotions, and this is perhaps the main thing at the transitional stage.

7. Gradually we organize meetings with the potty not only when it is time for the child, but when the daily routine requires it. For example, without fail we sit down before going to bed, before a walk.

8. You shouldn’t part with diapers completely and irrevocably. They are quite useful for traveling in transport, at night, for a walk in the cool season, at first and during daytime sleep. But every time when we woke up dry and quickly sat down on the potty, we pay attention to what good fellows we are, and in confirmation of this obvious fact, we demonstrate a dry diaper.

9. It is important that the pot is perceived not as a toy, but as an object of a very specific purpose. And in this regard, you should not encourage just playing with the potty. “This is a chair. They sit on it” – and, by analogy, – “This is a pot, they pee and poop on it.”

10. It doesn’t matter: a potty or a toilet (assuming a special child seat). Here’s how you feel more comfortable. Considering that, especially at first, the process can be delayed, the potty is more convenient, since it is more pleasant to communicate in a room than in a cramped toilet space. Combining a potty with a toilet is a perfectly acceptable option, especially for boys. A special stool in the toilet, and peeing from it is just a pleasure and a conscious introduction to the world of adults. And if dad finds time to show how it’s done…

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“Baby refuses potty. How to be?

“We are already one year old. Our Anyuta can sit on the potty for a very long time, play, look at books, but she does not do what is necessary. How can we be? Maria

Don’t worry about it. Your daughter is still too young to be potty trained. It is possible to start accustoming a child only when his body is physiologically ready for this – that is, approximately at the age of 18 months. Only by this age does his nervous system form and he begins to realize that he wants to go to the toilet. And now, when your daughter is 1 year old and she is starting to walk, it is very important to help her develop balance and strengthen her back muscles – exercises on a gymnastic ball would be very suitable for this (swaying a baby lying down). 0005

with your back or belly on a ball) or stepping over obstacles (over toys on the floor).

“We started potty training our baby about 3 weeks ago, he seemed to understand everything right away and did everything right, and then he began to refuse, and now he doesn’t even want to come close to him. We are 1.5 years old. Irina

This happens often, and there is nothing to worry about. Try to remember, after which the child began to refuse the potty. Maybe something scared him, or the pot was cold. Pay attention to the situation in the family, think about what has changed in the life of the baby and is he experiencing stress? And if you understand the reason, try to eliminate it. Never force him to sit on the potty. It is best to suspend the learning process for a few weeks and surround the child with attention and affection. Usually, after such a respite, children are ready to reacquaint themselves with the potty.

“Our Katyusha, at 1 year and 7 months old, does not use the potty. But she is very interested in everything that happens in the bathroom. When one of us goes there, every time she tries to break in and see what we are doing there. Is this normal? Daria

Don’t worry! This is absolutely normal, moreover, this interest of your daughter indicates her readiness for potty training. If she is now ignoring the learning process, take a close look at my rules for successful potty training and make sure

You are doing everything right. And if a mistake was made somewhere and the pot now causes negative emotions in the child, stop and start learning again. Take advantage of her curiosity about adult behavior. It is known that kids are very fond of imitating adults. Buy your daughter a baby toilet seat and show her how to use the toilet. After that, most likely she herself will want to act like an adult and do the same.

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6 most common misconceptions

1. “It seems to me that the sooner I start teaching the baby to use the potty, the sooner he will learn to do it. Is it so?”

You, like all parents, want only the best for your child and try to develop all his abilities as early as possible. But in such a matter as potty training, you should not rush. The earlier you start, the longer and more difficult this process will be for the child. After all, he will be able to control his bladder and intestines only when his body is sufficiently developed – an average of 18 months. And if you start learning at the right age, then the child will learn much faster and easier and will be able to be proud of his achievement. And you will be proud of it!

2. “Is it true that if a baby wears disposable diapers all the time in which he does not feel that he is wet, then it is more difficult to teach him to use the potty?”

No matter what diapers your baby wears or if he wears them at all, he will learn to use the potty when his body is ready. In support of this, there are the results of studies that compared the behavior of two groups of children – in the first group, babies wore traditional gauze diapers from birth, and in the second – disposable diapers. In both groups, the age at which the babies stopped completely needing diapers was exactly the same – an average of 27 months (E. Takanashi, 1988, Japan). Therefore, it is safe to say that the use of disposable dry surface diapers does not affect the ability of babies to learn to use the potty and the age when they can do it.

3. “I’m afraid to wear diapers on my 3-month-old son, because I heard that they can lead to infertility due to the greenhouse effect”

First, the reproductive system in boys begins to develop only at the age of 7-9 years. At the age of 7, spermatozoa precursor cells appear, and the spermatozoa themselves can be detected not earlier than at 10 years old, but as a rule, much later. From this it is clear that diapers cannot affect the quality of sperm in any way – boys at this age do not have it in principle. There are also a number of studies that confirm that disposable diapers do not create a greenhouse effect – the temperature under the diaper is practically the same as the skin temperature in ordinary diapers, and the humidity level under the diaper is much lower than when using diapers. Therefore, to sum up: disposable diapers and boys are compatible.

4. “My daughter is 1 year old. I know it’s too early to potty train her, but I’m very worried that we won’t have time to learn before kindergarten.”

No matter what age you start potty training your child, there is no guarantee that she will learn to do it before kindergarten. After all, all children are potty trained at about the same time. Therefore, if you start teaching at an early age, this will not help speed up the process, but on the contrary, the training will be delayed – the child will not understand what they want from him, she will be upset because of this, and you too. And if you start when the child’s body is ready for this, then you and your baby will achieve success much faster and easier, and the child will already understand that this is his achievement and will be proud of it.

5. “Many of my friends in the yard say that their babies go to the potty at the age of 9, 8, and even at 6 months. My daughter is 1 year old, I tried to teach her, but nothing comes of it. Maybe I’m doing something wrong? Why can’t my child learn as quickly as other children?

Tatyana, I understand that you, like all other parents, compare your child with other people’s children and try to prove that yours is no worse. I want to reassure you – at such an early age, children are simply physically unable to consciously go to the potty. Their nervous system is not yet sufficiently developed to give signals about a full bladder or intestines. Until the age of 1.5, they go to the toilet without realizing it or noticing it. And you can not influence it in any way and accelerate the development of the child.

Your girlfriends most likely keep silent about the fact that their babies sit on the potty and listen to endless “pee-pee” and “ah-ah” for 30-40 minutes, and by this time the child’s even empty bladder is full, and they pissing in a pot. And this leads to the development of a conditioned reflex to the mother’s requests to pee or poop. But in the second year of life, this reflex suddenly disappears for the parents. And only then the child begins to consciously learn to go to the potty.

So remember that everything, especially potty stuff, has its time.

6. “My mother thinks that using diapers is better for our baby’s health than diapers. Is it true?”

Such prejudices of the older generation towards diapers are due to the fact that earlier these hygiene products were simply not available. And today, grandmothers, who are often suspicious of everything new, find it difficult to appreciate the merits of diapers. Although, if we compare diapers with diapers, then the advantages of the first are obvious – the wet surface of the diapers causes irritation and skin diseases, and in cold weather, the duration of the baby’s walks in diapers is significantly reduced. The Union of Pediatricians of Russia conducted clinical studies, and the results showed that the moisture content of the baby’s skin in diapers is much lower than in diapers. Research has also shown that disposable diapers help soothe irritation on baby’s skin, even if the baby has diaper dermatitis, which diapers can’t do. Therefore, SPR doctors recommend that mothers regularly use disposable diapers from the very birth of their baby.

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why did I do that?”

In their right mind and sober memory, few women will agree to discuss this topic openly. To be honest with you that after giving birth, the baby seemed to you a “wrinkled, always screaming creature”, and the decree – “voluntary imprisonment”? No, it’s scary and embarrassing to admit that. But anonymous Belarusians willingly share their experiences. We recorded several monologues and asked the family psychologist how typical this story is.

“When my husband came home, I didn’t even go into the same room with him with the child.”

At the time of her pregnancy, Lilia was 29 years old, by that time she and her husband had lived together for three years. The girl admits: not that she really wanted children. Just age and some problems in the female part hinted at the fact that it would be time to think about it.

— I got pregnant the first time. Literally. Everything was fine until 10 weeks, but then the state of pregnancy began to irritate me as much as possible. I got tired very quickly, could not work for a long time, even just sit, in connection with this I was transferred to a remote location.

Shortness of breath, heartburn, constant desire to eat something, going to the toilet every half an hour – all this terribly infuriated. I could not find a place for myself from the realization that a person who has not yet properly formed a brain controls my body, my life. I didn’t belong to myself.

Closer to 30 weeks, I even came to the kitchen from the bedroom with stops. And then I had a fear about what we will live on after childbirth. I began to save all the free money that appeared.

The husband was generally shocked by what was happening. We started arguing. He supported me as much as he could, but that was not enough for me.

As a result, I came to the end of my pregnancy with the realization that I never really wanted a child. I was hurt, scared, I dreamed of returning my old life. I also did not want to breastfeed the baby, the very thought made me shiver.

I gave birth for 20 hours in the covid ward. The child was taken away immediately after the birth, they were not allowed to hold it. In the ward, I listened for a week to stories about how women miss their children, but I didn’t have this longing. It was easy, comfortable for me and absolutely did not want a child.

A week later, my son was discharged to his father, and I remained in the hospital. I didn’t want to go home at all. When I was discharged, I went to the bed, touched my son’s hand and went to sob on the balcony with the thoughts that I couldn’t cope and didn’t feel anything.

If it weren’t for my husband, who took a vacation to spend the first time with us, I would have gone out the window. And this is not a figurative expression.

And then my husband went to work, and I was left alone. I took care of the child exactly to the extent that it was necessary. At lunch I tried to go for a walk in order to see other people and not be alone with the child once again. From the moment my husband came home from work, the son was handed over to him, and until the night of sleep, I didn’t even go into their room. Periodically looked at the child with thoughts: “Well, why did I do it? Who needed him? Definitely not for me » . The time I spent with my child seemed to me, for the most part, endlessly painful.

For the first time I began to understand that I like my child when he began to show minimal awareness – he began to follow objects, roll over on his side. Gradually, I melted and began to be touched by his sight.

Two months later I went to work two days a week, and my grandmother stayed with the child. In my case, this was the best solution. I gradually began to regain myself.

When my son was 8 months old, I started working full time, and my husband went on parental leave. Few understood this decision. But I didn’t care what anyone thought.

And by the nature of my profession, going on maternity leave for three years is tantamount to suicide for me.

About a year old, I realized that I love my child, that he is a part of me and I cannot imagine my life without him. But at the same time, I love myself more. First of all, I take care of myself and only then about my son. Now he is almost two. By my standards, I give my son enough attention. But I like to love him from a distance more. A sort of weekend mom.

“I circle around her, cook, clean – but there is no return!”

Veronika gave birth to a daughter at the age of 27. The first year on maternity leave for her also passed “in a fog.” She did not experience any feelings – as if it was a completely alien child, who for some reason was settled in her apartment.

– I could not even call her “daughter”, “daughter” – that would be too much. No, you do not think: I took care of the child. Even now I laugh when I remember how I dressed her many times. Every 15 minutes I cleaned all the space around her, jumped up at night to listen to whether she was breathing or not. But as for love, no, it certainly wasn’t.

Three months after giving birth, I began to rush to work. I dreamed that my husband, mother and mother-in-law would help me – and I could return to an active life. But how wrong I was! It turned out that, in fact, none of them wanted to sit with the baby once again. I felt like I was imprisoned. I ran into the shower for five minutes – and every time I imagined a baby crying. I brewed coffee, but I had to drink it cold, because I was constantly distracted by my daughter.

I remember often crying for no reason – I thought it was hormones acting up. Now I understand that, most likely, it was postpartum depression.

When the child’s teeth began to climb, I got up 4-7 times at night. In the morning there was no strength … I don’t remember myself until a year old. My daughter and I were together 24/7, and I just mechanically did some work. A child and a child, like mine, but there was no feeling of intimacy.

Then my daughter began to walk, and I somehow started up, but I could not understand why she was not saying anything. Mom and mother-in-law only handed out advice: “It’s because of the pacifier”, “Talk more to the child”, “When are you going to potty train?” At the same time, none of them expressed a desire to take the child at least for one day, everyone was busy.

I remember that I began to rot myself that I was a bad mother, I tried to somehow teach the child to talk, but my daughter was unshakable, and I understood why I did not have love. I just didn’t see any return on it! That is, I circle around her, cook, clean, talk to her endlessly, but there is no return!

Then there was a crisis of three years, and I was generally shocked that this happens to children: all these wallowing on the floor, vague requests, stupid reasons for adults to get hysterical, because “water is wet” and “salt is salty”.

I also really missed my husband’s help – maybe the reason was in him from the very beginning. If he gave me the opportunity to sleep, let me go somewhere with friends so that I would not be imprisoned for days … But instead, my husband simply pecked that “I am a bad mother”, without any reason.

By the way, when the child was three years old, we divorced, and it became much easier for me.

My love for my daughter came only when she went to kindergarten. With children, she learned to chat, read poems, and the first matinee is still that heartbreak. Feelings appeared gradually, but so strong that now I can’t live without my daughter! All my thoughts are always only about her, no matter where I am.

Now I understand how many unnecessary experiences I had, how many unnecessary reproaches from close people I listened to instead of help, how much fuss was instead of calm… But the main thing is that love has come. As it turned out, this is a difficult path, but I know that this happens and I’m not the only one.

“Something senseless has appeared at home that needs to be changed foul-smelling diapers”

Yana never liked children: “noisy, naughty, screaming”. Jokingly, she calls them little monsters who “strive to turn everything around into chaos.”

— I was infuriated by the hysterical crying of a baby in a cozy cafe where I went to sit with a young man. Distracted hysterical kids in a large supermarket. The frenzied cries of the “Indians” under the window of the guest house on vacation angered me … I was genuinely surprised how people around calmly treat these arrogant troublemakers ?!

My years passed in such misunderstanding. And only the depression that covered me at the age of 30 prompted the idea of ​​reproduction as a logical continuation of the life path. It’s not that I want a baby – no. It was a conscious decision that later I would simply not be able to physically and I would regret it.

So I gave birth at the age of 34. Planned. Consciously. Having read before this the “right” books about pregnancy, caring for a baby and the happiness of motherhood.

The disappointment was strong. At first, everyone got questions about the height and weight of the baby, as if it were so important. Then – about the intricacies of breastfeeding. “No, no, you’re breastfeeding wrong!” – the mother-in-law lamented. Seriously? And this is not a hungry baby with a leech should be sucked into it? Well, … personally, my child hardly slept. Rather, I slept for three hours during the day on a walk and three hours in total per night.

The first two years were terrible. It seemed to me that I would never sleep again, never be healthy again (to the backs of all young mothers – a huge hello!), I would never have normal communication. And anyway, my life is over.

When they told me that I have a beautiful child, I was surprised: “What is beautiful there?!”

At first – a wrinkled red bundle, then – something meaningless, which needs to constantly support its head and change foul-smelling diapers.

At first I was afraid to take the child in my arms again: he seemed so small and fragile. I was horrified: what to do with him at all? How do I know what he wants?! He doesn’t speak! These books about “the first time in your hands – great happiness” pissed me off. That’s not the case at all.

The situation began to change slightly only by the age of three, when the first awareness appeared. Rather, it appeared earlier, but I did not have the physical and moral opportunity to appreciate it in a worthy way. Only when I gave the child to the kindergarten, I realized that I was missing important moments in life.

These regular few hours in the morning without a child allowed me to “raise my head”, put myself in order and pay attention to the little person next to me.

Really beautiful. Indeed, cool. Yes, noisy, but sometimes I am happy from this noise. He smells delicious of a child, adores me, his eyes have a thousand shades of color and express a million emotions. And it was also impossible to shut him up – but in this endless chatter, I noted with pleasure beautiful turns of speech and a rich vocabulary … What a cool one!

Yes, it was not blind love at first sight. Yes, to understand that I am not a disgusting mother, I needed the help of a psychologist, because literally everyone around me defiantly condemned me for some very insignificant things. But then I was morally weak and not sure of my own rightness.

My son is now almost 9 years old. I still get tired of my own baby if it’s “too much”. I’m not interested in entertaining him for hours. But I am already quite capable of finding common interests with him. I can’t say what will happen next when he becomes a brazen, blunt youth with a mustache breaking through. But I will try to find new points of contact.

Psychologist: “If there is psychological immaturity, the child can become a competitor for the mother”

All of our heroines suggested that they experienced “postpartum depression”. But the reasons for the cold attitude towards children may lie in a different plane, it is not always a psychiatric diagnosis, psychologist Maryana Sinichkina-Petrova is convinced.

— It is not a rare situation when a mother does not feel love for a child or does not feel it at first, and then changes her attitude. One of the reasons may be an immature desire to have a child. Normally, we are happy with what we wanted and got. And if the pregnancy occurred through the “necessary”, there was no real desire, then it’s difficult to rejoice.

The problem can also come from childhood. If the woman’s mother was absent, “dead”, unable to build a warm relationship with her daughter, it is not surprising that there will be difficulties in caring for the child. Attachment is what parents pass on to their children, and they pass on to their children.

In a good picture, the parents feed the child, give him the opportunity to be small, unconditionally loved, guarded, but as they grow older they transfer responsibility for his life and show the bonuses of adulthood. Sometimes this picture is distorted, and the child is either pushed to grow up as soon as possible, or they are not allowed to grow up psychologically, constantly telling how wonderful childhood is and how terrible adult life is.

With such distortions, the mother is still a child internally. And her baby is in some way a competitor. The reaction “did not see the return” – from this area.

Fatigue and overburdened responsibility can also have an effect. Pregnancy and the first years of a child’s life is a very difficult period. The woman does not feel well, does not get enough sleep, is deprived of control over her body. And during this period she needs a lot of support, comfort, help, it is important that a man shares this period with her 50/50. If instead she constantly hears that she owes something to someone, that she is a bad mother, that “everyone is doing well, but you …”, strong anger appears. And restrained anger is a terrible thing, it is she who destroys relationships, including relationships with a child.

And, of course, postpartum depression can be the cause. There are many symptoms, they are all well described on the Internet: increased anxiety, irascibility, apathy, persistent lack of interest in the child, guilt, insomnia, exhaustion, lack of joy in life, suicidal thoughts, etc. If this condition lasts more than a week, you can not delay – you need to see a doctor.

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