It´s great when your toddler shows you the signs that they are ready to start using the potty. The diapers are finished with and the underwear is on, but where on earth do you begin as far as potty training is concerned?
Learning how to potty train a toddler is easy… just follow these potty training tips:
First of all your toddler needs to know that using a potty is perfectly normal and that we all do it one way or another. Show your toddler how the potty works and explain that it can be found in the toilet in the same place where big kids and adults go. Allow your toddler to try the potty and have a go at flushing it on their own. There are numerous potty training videos on the market which are educational and as they feature some of the kid’s favorite characters, they are entertaining too. Make sure other members of the family are involved with the process and that consistency is emphasized as a matter or importance.
The wearing of new underwear itself is particularly significant to your toddler so allow them to go along with you when you go to the store and have their say in which items you purchase. However, you do need to be sensible about the style of the underwear you select. Avoid overalls, buttoned-up pants, snap or zip fastenings and clothing that’s too tight or too huge for the time being and concentrate on making the job a little easier for your toddler. Regular underwear, pull-ups and training pants are all great but whichever you decide to go with, make sure you are consistent. This way your your will not become confused and you will not get frustrated with the process of learning how to potty train a toddler.
Uniformity also has to be taken into account when your toddler is away from home. For example, if your toddler is in daycare, make sure they know that potty training is imminent or already underway and check that the center or person taking care of your toddler doesn’t have any rules in place which may become an issue – it is important that you are both working on the same process when it comes to training for the potty. The procedure at daycare should be the same as at home.
During potty training, accidents may well happen. If they do, make sure you comfort your toddler and remain patient while they are learning. A little praise goes a long way, so every time a visit to the potty is successful, let your toddler know how well they have done. Do you intend to reward your child when he first starts using a potty? Why not! If a job is well done a reward is due but try to avoid giving him candy – there are so many other healthy treats you can give him instead.
Learning how to potty train a toddler takes a bit of time and a lot of patience on your part but with consistency, praise and encouragement it won’t be long before your toddler is fully potty trained. Hopefully these potty training tips will get you off to a great start.
