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Potty Training Is Like Learning ABC

Potty training is considered one of the milestones in your child’s development. It is a very exciting time for the parents when the time comes that changing diapers is at end. However, the experience of potty training toddlers in reality can be troublesome for many parents and children alike. For the parents, maximum patience is needed and for the toddlers, a lot of courage. You have to bear in mind that potty training is something of a mystery to them and doing the unknown can certainly be a frightening experience.

This is why potty training for boys or potty training for girls must be made a fun activity. Your child must feel that you are there to guide and support them throughout the process. Potty training does not have a time frame of how long the duration will be so be prepared if your child takes longer to be potty trained than your neighbor’s toddler.

Success in potty training depends on the methods that you use together with your child. As mentioned before, maximum patience is needed from the trainer. To be proactive with potty training, associate it with ABC for some easy potty training tips. Here is a simple guide.

A – Assess

Are you and your child ready for potty training? Potty training does not just concern your toddler but it also concerns you because you need to be there and give a one hundred percent attendance during the duration of potty training. Most parents usually begin potty training when their child is about two and half years old. Here are some signs that your child is ready to be potty trained.

• When your child’s bowel movements schedule is regular.

• Your toddler can stay dry during a few hours of nap.
• Your child is able to pull her pants up and down on his own.
• When your child knows and tells you that he has soiled his diapers.
• Tells you he needs to go to the bathroom even when wearing a diaper.
• Can understand potty words like poop, potty, wet and pee.

If your home surrounding is not stable or there is a major change happening within your home life, it is best not start potty training at this time. Wait until things have settled down for a faster and higher success rate in potty training.
As the caregiver, you must be ready to devote time when potty training your toddler and with less interruptions as possible. Patience really is a virtue when it comes to potty training and you also need to be able to add a touch of humor during this time so that the process is less stressful for your child.

B – Buy

Buy the right potty for your child. Investing in a child-sized potty will help in the process. When potty shopping, you may want to consider taking your child along to help you pick the right designs and style of the potty. If you are potty training boys, look for a potty that has a urine guard. This will help your little boy with the aim and shoot idea. There are potties that have an adapter seats that can easily be attached to grown-up toilet bowls. Be sure that the adapter seat is comfortable and is well secured for your child to use. You don’t want to have an incident where your child falls into the toilet bowl which can discourage him from training.

Also, when training your toddler using the grown up potty (with adapter seat) provide a small stool where he can place his feet on firmly. This will give him a sense of stability while sitting on the grown up toilet.

Purchasing some training pants together with the potty sets up all the equipments you and your child will need for potty training.

C – Create A Routine Through Conceptualization

Playing pretend with your child is a good way to start the potty training of your child. Having him sit on the potty at the same time each day will help him get used to the idea and also teach him the concept of what potties are for. You must make the activity a fun activity so that your toddler will be wiling to try it out. Demonstrate to your toddler how it should be done so that he can mimic your actions. When your child is comfortable with the idea, this is the time to start using the potty for real. Do not force your child if at first he does not want to, just guide your toddler gently and before you know it, he will be willing and doing it on his own.

Always encourage your child and never show signs of frustration or impatience when there are unsuccessful attempts but always praise your child when successful ones happen. Use encouraging words and make sure that you show how proud you are of your toddler when he is using the potty. This will make him more eager to please you and work harder on potty training.

Tip for potty training boys:  With a permanent marker, draw a bullseye in the bottom of the potty.  Tell them to hit the bullseye.  It makes it a game and helps with aim.  You'll thank me later.

And remember consistency is key...