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Diaper Diaries
One Family's Diaper to Pull-Up Experience
By Lisa A. Goldstein
DiCero says that toddlers today live a bit of a confusing life as far as diapers go. Disposable diapers are designed to keep a child feeling dry and comfortable, yet toilet learning is helped greatly when a toddler actually feels wet. "Feeling wet means feeling a bit uncomfortable, and feeling a bit uncomfortable means a toddler has more motivation to try and stay dry," she says.
Once a child is in Pull-Ups, she may have times when she is dry a lot and uses the potty, and times when she is wet a lot, DiCero says. The process takes time, and rarely proceeds in a straight line. "At times, it may feel like the toddler is stalled, and at times the toddler may actually regress," she says. "Calm support and continued structure will help the toddler get back on track eventually."
Matthew is full into the process now, Dunn says. "The Pull-Ups have helped him move along, but give him a little bit of a safety net as his body matures and catches up with his mind," she says. "We use mostly Pull-Ups by day, and a diaper at night. Next step is underwear. Thomas the Train awaits in the top drawer ..."
