Efforts of Parents in Toilet-training 18-36 Months (Toddler) Children

Abstract

Toddler is a child aged 12–36 months and has increased independence, accompanied by increased cognitive abilities and mobility. Toilet training is an exercise for urination and defecation in children. The aim of this study is to describe and analyze the efforts of parents in toilet training children in Posyandu Asparaga Bendogerit Urban Village, Sananwetan District, Blitar City. The study uses a descriptive design and the methods used in this study were usually interviews and observations. The study was conducted at the participant’s home after collecting data at the Asparaga Posyandu in Bendogerit Village Sananwetan District in March–April 2019. The research was obtained across three themes, namely the theme of children’s readiness in toilet training, the theme of efforts of parents in toilet training, and the success of toilet training in children. On the theme of child readiness in toilet training, most children between the ages of 18 and 36 months had the readiness to be toilet trained. On the theme of the efforts of parents in toilet training in children, most participants had already toilet trained their children. On the theme of the success of toilet training in children, most children did not succeed in toilet training, it is was seen as not being able to express one's wishes before pooping, while using pampers at a certain time and bedwetting at night and during the day.