Oct
2013

Signs For Potty Training Readiness

Signs For Potty Training

Potty training is a huge milestone for your toddler-and there is nothing like the feeling of throwing away your last pack of diapers! Every child is different, but most kids are ready to start training some time after their second birthday. Start looking for signs of readiness in your child-attempting potty training too early can actually delay the process, and make your child fear and dislike the idea. Below are some of the signs that your toddler is ready to start a potty training program:

1. Your toddler is at least 18 months old. Most kids don’t have the physical coordination and cognitive skills for potty training until they are past their second birthday. Some children may be ready earlier, but you shouldn’t try potty training until your child is at least 18-20 months old, even if they are showing other signs of readiness.

2. Your toddler is physically ready. Your child may be ready to potty train when he is able to stay “dry” for several hours at a time, can walk, sit down, and stand up on his own, and can pull clothing on and off with assistance.

3. Your toddler is showing interest in the potty: If your toddler is showing interest in the potty, following older siblings into the bathroom, or wants to wear “big kid” pants, she is getting used to the idea of using the potty. Toddlers love to mimic adults and older siblings, and you can use this natural inclination to your advantage when it is time to potty train!

4. Your toddler tells you he has a dirty or wet diaper: If your child is letting you know that his diaper is wet, or expresses discomfort with a dirty diaper, he is on track to begin potty training soon. A child that is getting ready for potty training will often remove a soiled diaper or indicate that a new one is needed.

5.Your toddler can follow simple instructions: If your toddler is able to put toys away, or get a ball or toy when asked, she may have the cognitive skills needed to understand what potty training is all about.

6. Your toddler has a stable routine. If you are expecting to move, adding another baby to the family, going back to work, or know some other large change is coming, hold off on the potty training until your toddler is on a stable routine. Having a predictable schedule will help once you start training as well-if you introduce the potty after meals and before nap-times each day, your child will naturally work the potty into her daily routine.

When your toddler is reliably displaying some or most of the signs above, it may be time to introduce the potty for the first time. Be patient, and if your child seems unready in any way, put the potty away for a few weeks before trying again.

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Sep
2013

Handy Tips For Potty Training A Toddler

 

Toilet transition can sometimes very difficult, especially for mothers who have no previous experience. The best way to get useful Tips For Potty Training A Toddler is to ask parents who have been there done that. With a vast amount of information on toilet training available on the internet and other media sources, Mothers can sometimes get even more confused then what they were before starting a search.

Before embarking on a potty transition for your child, it is essential to determine whether your child is emotionally ready for the transition or not. These can be done by evaluating some factors like, your child’s ability to follow simple instructions, wanting dirty diapers to be changed and being interested in big children pants.

 

5 Tips To Get Your Toddler Potty Trained Fast

 

I. Little bribes/motivation

Bribes might be unacceptable in our society, but when utilized effectively can greatly enhance potty transition. Mothers should give small motivation bribes to their kid’s .Incentives can  make toddlers enjoy using potties and empower their learning skills. While receiving some small reward for doing such an excellent job.

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II. Target Practice

Now this one may seem a little strange. But what works for some may not necessarily work for others. So no harm in trying right. So after introducing your toddler to a potty, the next step is to train him/her on how to use it. Target practice is not easy for young kids since it’s hard to give instructions. These can be achieved by putting targets inside the potty, and tell your kid to pea on any of them. A target can be something as simple as a piece of toilet paper or cotton wool. For each target met, give a small prize for motivation to obtain enthusiasm to play the game again…. ‘Please Mommy can I play the Target Practice game again?”.

III. Praise Every Achievement – No Matter How Small

As your child grows, gifts and bribes may no longer work .However, positive reinforcement works wonderfully. Making a big deal from minor progress motivates a child psychologically. Even if your child sits on the potty or toilet trainer seat. Congratulate your little one and make them feel like they have just climbed a mountain. Parents should always give their kids undivided attention, love, affection and pride. This can also act as a substitute for those parents who would prefer to not give rewards or bribes to their children.

IV. Figuring Out the Fear

Sometimes when incentives and positive reinforcement seem to be falling flat on their faces, a genuine fear can be behind the issue. At this time it’s essential to figure out what is the fear that’s holding your toddler back from sitting on the potty or toilet. Perhaps your child feels that the toilet seat isn’t safe to sit on. Fear of falling in.

My Daughter doesn’t like to be watched when using the toilet trainer. But as a parent we worry and want to make sure our children are safe. But with a safe toilet trainer seat, our fears and theirs can be drastically reduced. Allowing them privacy and us parents peace of mind. In rarer cases Scientists have discovered that some kids view bowel movements as literal parts of themselves, hence making them afraid to see it flush away. Basic education of children anatomy at this point is very essential.

V. Little White Lies

Little White Lies have always worked for kids. If your kid is stubborn and does not want to use the potty no matter what. It’s your responsibility to come up with sweet lies that would persuade him/her to use it. The lies might be scaring, soothing or passionate. Just like how we got our kids off the Pacifier or Dummy. Example: For our eldest we told her that the Easter Bunny doesn’t give Easter eggs to toddlers still using a Pacifier. It worked a treat and she cherished every egg she got.

Training Is As Unique As Your Little Toddler

Hopefully these short but powerful tips for training a toddler have given you some ideas. The important thing to remember is that at no stage are you to blame yourself as a parent. Your child is unique and different to every single other person in this world. Each child learns at a different stage and rate. We all have accidents and it’s important to remember your child WILL have accidents too. It’s how you deal with them that will really shine through in your potty training skills.

Learn More About Potty Training

How To Potty Train A Toddler – Four Step by step plan to initiate potty training

What Age Should You Start Potty Training – What’s the average age to begin training

The Signs Your Child’s Ready For Toilet Training – What are the Readiness Signs

Train You Newborn To Be Diaper Free - Can you potty train a newborn baby?