Abstract
Objective
This study addresses mothers' experiences with potty training in a Vietnamese population.
Subjects and methods
Forty-seven mothers were interviewed and followed from the time that their children
were newborns until they were 24-months old. The interviews were analyzed using qualitative
content analysis.
Results
According to tradition, diapers were used only rarely. The mothers used a whistling
sound at certain times to remind their children to eliminate and frequently checked
for signs of need. With this process, all children used the potty by the age of 9
months. At the age of 24 months the potty training was completed, and most of the
children managed the whole process independent of help.
Conclusion
This study shows that it is possible to start potty training with good outcomes very
early in life. The process described can be achieved through an ongoing communication
between parent and child.
Keywords
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Article info
Publication history
Published online: November 26, 2012
Accepted:
October 29,
2012
Received:
April 19,
2012
Identification
Copyright
© 2012 Journal of Pediatric Urology Company. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
