Have you tried potty training your child and it just isn’t going well? Some children fight every potty training attempt you will make, while other children are interested in potty training. You as a parent will need to decide when your child is ready to start potty training. Two or three years of age is the average age for your child to start the potty training process. Here are some simple methods to help make it easier on both you and your child.
Have your child start to practice on the potty at about age two. You may want to purchase a training potty or a seat adapter that fits on a regular toilet seat. If training a boy, you will want to make sure there is a guard in the front to catch any mess. Set the potty chair in the room where your child stays the most when at home. When you are home with some extra free time, let you child go “au natural” with access to the potty. This will help them grasp the concept that urine makes a mess on them if they are not wearing a diaper.
Make sure you have a clear schedule for potty training. Don’t try to potty train when there is a disruption to the regular schedule. Anything, such as holidays, family visiting, a new baby, etc… can interfere with your toddler’s learning. The best time to attempt potty training is over a long weekend when you have several days free to dedicate to the process.
Before beginning, know what words you use to describe the difference in urine, bowel movements and body parts. Words with negative associations, such as “stinky” or “naughty” can leave your child feeling self conscious. Approach the topic in a matter of fact style. If you purchase potty training books, you can use these to help your child understand the concept of “going to the potty” and give them more confidence in becoming a big kid.
It may be helpful to use one of your child’s toys to demonstrate the potty. Explain the toy is going pee or poop, and then let the toy start wearing underwear. Explain that the toy is all grown up once it uses the potty.
Give your toddler incentives to being potty trained. Explain in simple terms that it will mean no more diaper rashes and wet bottoms. You might also want to explain that they don’t have to take time out from playing to get a diaper changed, as well as telling them it means they are growing up.
You can also use books or videos that will help your child understand potty training. Sometimes seeing other children learn how to use the potty will be the tool that will jumpstart potty training for certain children. There are a wide range of videos or books you can purchase online or at a local bookstore. Leave the book near the potty so they can read it while in the bathroom.
You might consider marking a “POTTY DAY” on your calendar. Use a bright pen or stickers, and talk about how exciting is will be to be able to start using the potty. Instead of creating stress, this creates anticipation in your child, and it makes potty training fun instead of miserable.
Does your son or daughter like to unroll the toliet paper? Try squashing the roll so that the cardboard roll inside is no longer round. This way, it will not unroll as quickly. Also, little ones who are potty training will not get too much paper per pull on the roll.
The training process can take a few days up to months. Don’t lose heart and get frustrated. Even once your child has seemingly mastered the potty, there will still be occasional accidents. With time and consistency, your child will soon be using the potty alone, and you will be wondering how your little baby grew up so fast.
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