Patience Pays When Potty Training A Toddler
Teaching a child about life can be a great experience if you are patient and caring. When you potty train your toddler, you are teaching them an important aspect of their life. Be sure that your child is ready for toilet training before you give it a shot.
Before beginning potty training, make sure that you child is consistent with their bowel movements. Is he telling you he has a dirty diaper? If he does then he wants to keep clean and not sit in a dirty diaper. He should be able to feel the pressure in his bowels or bladder to poop or pee. It is very important that he can communicate to you when he has to go and their should be enough time to get him there and pull down his pants.
If he shows signs of readiness, then he is on his way to learning. Begin the training by familiarizing him with the terms that we use for going potty. Tell him that Mommy and Daddy don’t wear pull ups, but underwear. Tell him that it is much more fun to not have a diaper on. When he goes poop in his pull up or pants, take him to the toilet and flush it down with him. Kids learn much more by watching you do things. If possible take your child to the potty with you and have him watch you go potty.
Involve him in the process of training. Buy a colorful potty chair for him which will interest him more. Take him with you when you are buying his potty chair. He will be excited to use it because he has chosen it. Put it in your bathroom, so that whenever he wants to pee or poop, he sees it. Encourage him to use his own potty chair instead of the regular one. It will be more comfortable for him and his size.
If he chooses his own underwear it will help also as it may have his favorite cartoon character on them. Be sure to not dress him in clothes that will make it difficult to get his pants down when it is time to go potty. Making it easy will help the process along and not deter your child from going potty when they are ready.
Try removing diapers from his days first, but use them at night. Slowly, when he wakes up dry in the morning, remove his night diaper also. You will be needed to remind him to tell you whenever he needs to pee or poop. Accidents will happen at all stages, but you have to remain calm. Yelling at your child will not help. It will rather discourage him.
Celebrate your child’s potty victories with a dance or a piece of candy. Try a potty dance or a song to make them feel good. Whatever you do, do not give up because it is inconvenient for you and your schedule. You must stay on track and keep on keepin’ on.
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Written by James Paige on November 12th, 2009 with
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