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When Potty Training A Toddler Patience Wins

by James Paige

Teaching your child things about life can be a great experience. Potty training a toddler is very important in life and can be fun. Make sure your child is exhibiting signs of readiness before moving forward.

Prior to starting the potty training of your child, be certain that he is having regular bowel movements. He should be able to tell you he has a dirty diaper. If he tells you this then he wants to be clean and not sit in a dirty diaper. He should have some sort of control and be able to feel the feeling of pending poop or pee. Communicating to you that he has to pee or poop is absolutely critical to potty training.

If he is giving you indications that he is ready, then he is ready to start. Start off by telling him the words we use for going to the bathroom so he knows what to say. Tell him about the fact that Mom and Dad wear underwear, not diapers or pull ups. Explain to him that you like not having to wear a diaper and that it is fun. If he goes poop in his pull up or pants show him how to put it in the toilet and explain that is where it goes. Kids learn faster by watching what you do and copying you. If you can take you child to the bathroom with you and have him watch you.

Get your child involved in the process. Find a toilet seat or chair that has his favorite cartoon character on it to peak his interest. Have him come along to pick out his chair as he will be more excited to use it if he was involved in the decision making process. Put it in the bathroom so it is available for him to use when he is ready. Using his own chair is much easier for him than the regular one which can be difficult to manage.

Having him choose his own underwear helps also, especially if his favorite character is on it. Dressing your child is important in the process. Try to keep it simple in regards to how they get their clothes on and off. Don’t buy clothes with really complex zippers and buttons. You want to make it easy for your child to get the clothes on and off.

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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