- The diaper subscription revolution for babies
- Pull-up diapers, essential support on the path to independence
- 4 tips to help your child switch to the potty
Every parent knows it—so many achievements and discoveries await our babies and children. Discovering their body, rolling over, crawling, walking…, grasping objects, holding their bottle, little spoon, toys…, developing speech little by little, but also learning about potty training.
Still, before sitting on the potty, or climbing onto the toilet with their step stool and a seat reducer, baby needs diapers, a lot of diapers. Over the first two or three years of life, you will change them (very) often, to the point where you'll quickly give up counting the number of diapers used.
The good news is that today’s parents have a huge advantage over those of the past—actually, two. Not only do diapers no longer need to be washed (unless you choose to), but they can also be delivered directly to your home, in neatly packed sizes and quantities. This is the diaper subscription revolution—and it’s the big strength of the Little Big Change brand (LBC for short). Diapers are sent automatically, with an ultra-gentle cleansing care line for baby.
The diaper subscription revolution for babies
900 days is the average length of time your little one will wear diapers. Converted to years, that comes to just a little under 2 and a half years. That’s a long time—and a lot of diapers to keep buying!
Do a quick calculation: 5 diapers a day over 900 days equals about 4,500 diapers—with all the stressful moments of running out or forgetting to buy them. When you need them, having the right supplies available is absolutely essential.
That’s where subscriptions come in! With Little Big Change, you get to choose:
- The diaper size,
- The first delivery date,
- The delivery frequency.
No more Sundays without diapers because the supermarket's closed, no more running out of stock when you need plenty for a long trip... in short, no more shortages. You receive, straight to your home, the right amount of diapers in the right size, all thanks to a 100% flexible subscription, 100% tailored to your child.
Healthy diapers for every baby
900 days is also an astonishing number of hours that baby’s skin spends covered up. Fortunately, brands have realized it’s high time to offer families healthier and more eco-friendly diapers.
And just like that, they created diapers free from harmful substances, made from carefully selected materials, just as with our silicone bottles Elhée.
Pull-up diapers, essential support on the path to independence
There’s no set age for potty training, and there’s no official age for switching to pull-up diapers either. However, these become more useful once baby really starts wriggling on the changing table. Those enthusiastic kicks narrowly miss you. Fastening a diaper while keeping one hand on baby gets truly challenging. Half the time, the tabs are not attached correctly or are way too tight. No doubt about it—it's time for you and especially for your child to switch to pull-up diapers.
What’s the big difference that makes this disposable underwear so helpful for babies? A broad elastic waistband that’s soft and flexible, offering secure diaper fit and lots of freedom of movement, easy to pull on and quick to take off thanks to its tearable material. Most importantly, pull-up diapers can easily be put on and removed, put back on and taken off [you get it] by baby themselves when they start trying the potty for the first time.
Potty training: a sometimes tricky stage
For some children—and their lucky parents—the transition to using the potty is anything but easy. Worries about that strange thing called a potty or switching to a regular toilet, as well as the anxiety about a process [peeing or pooping] that, suddenly, no longer happens hidden in the diaper… learning to use the toilet independently isn’t simple.
Around 24 months—sometimes earlier, sometimes later, but in any case, over weeks that may feel endless—the situation can be challenging and lead to tears more or less often, especially when it’s time for a bowel movement. What parent hasn’t spent ages trying to distract or calm their child, telling a story, singing a song, putting on a puppet show, or even watching a cartoon together!
Note: Potty training that starts too early can lead to holding it in, resulting in constipation or urinary issues. Patience and a good stock of diapers are your best allies!
Your child is ready for potty training: signs to look for
There are no strict rules for potty training—trusting yourself and acting naturally might be the best approach. Most of all, rest assured! Even if your child loves their pull-ups, they won’t wear them forever. Be patient—chances are your child will get tired of them before you do. As always, observing your child will teach you the most.
- More and more often, your child tells you when their diaper is dirty.
- They tell the difference between peeing and pooping
- They’re restless when filling their diaper and might seek privacy.
- They anticipate their needs and let you know they need the bathroom.
If these conditions are met, you can begin potty training with confidence. Let’s go…
Take your time and be ready to try again
…Or not. As with any learning process, throughout life, there will be ups and downs, easy moments and harder ones, and sometimes even setbacks. Did your child use the potty once and refuse to go back? Don’t panic! Leave the object of frustration in plain sight, and it’s back to diapers for a few days or weeks before you try again. Once again—the importance of having a stockpile!
During this break, to encourage or even “challenge” your child, show them by setting an example and rely on imitation. For example, at home, leave the door open when you use the toilet. In fact, legend has it that moms of young children never actually get to go to the bathroom alone anyway… who knows!
4 tips to help your child switch to the potty
Since potty training is a big life change for your child, and with school coming up soon—by the way, there is no law requiring kids in preschool to be fully potty-trained—and because it’ll be more comfortable for them to go to school without a diaper, but especially for gentle and positive familiarization, here are a few little tips that might help your child go to the potty on their own:
- Choose the potty or seat reducer with your child—they’ll be more excited to use it,
- at first, let your child use the area of the house that they choose; this helps them more easily create a sense of privacy,
- use pull-up diapers for more convenience and speed when they need to go, and as a big step toward independence.
Finally, whatever happens (even if they pee on the nicely polished floor), stay cool—that’s the key!
