Potty Training Tips
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1) Be Prepared To Begin
Be prepared to begin the process. Potty training takes time and energy.
The spring/summer season is often prepared as the warmer weather means less
clothes, more vacations and longer days making more time for tots to master
potty training. Any season can work though, just be prepared to work with
"more"
vs. "less."
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2)Heredity
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Did you know that readiness to toilet train may be hereditary? If you or your spouse were trained at a late age, it is likely that one or more of your children will also be trained later. So, try to remember back to when you were potty trained and you may find interesting answers.
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3) Siblings Can Help
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For younger siblings, potty training may be quicker, as they watch big brother or sister use the potty and want to immitate this wonderful role model. Our potty training advice: It is natural for younger children to watch an older sibling "go potty".
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4) Keep The Area Safe
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Children can become afraid of the bathroom and toilet if they have had experienced falls or injuries. Be sure to have a stool, special seat or potty chair, etc. so that your child feels safe.
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5) Take Advantage Of Key Times.
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Part of the process is getting used to the typical times your child needs to go and helping him/her acknowledge and become more responsible for these times. Try having your child sit for a short time on the toilet after meals, before taking a nap, after waking up dry.
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6) Tailor Your Approach To Find What Works
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Tailor your approach for potty training success. Different products offer ways to help make the transition easier. Parents can find training pant that matches their child's learning style. Look for products that have wetness liners or other ways to help kids learn.
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7) Introduce The Potty Chair Early
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Introduce the potty chair at the beginning of the process when your child is showing signs of readiness stays dry for two hours, interested in the bathroom, etc. Demonstrate how it works and instill a motivated during each potty training stage.
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8) Be Consistent
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It's important to use the same routine, words and gestures when toilet training. It's very easy to engrain a habit when there's consistency. It's also very easy to confuse the child and hamper progress when there's no reliable chain of events. Kids thrive on structure and routine because it's secure and reliable.
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9) Use Interactive Approaches
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To sustain a child's interest, use interactive approaches, such as games, videos, songs, books, progress charts and role modeling.
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10) Use Motivational Rewards
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Use motivational rewards for your child, such as listening to a fun, potty training song, stickers or stamps, a token present such as bubbles, or a surprise gift.
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