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When Potty Training A Toddler Patience Wins
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.
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 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.
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.
You can also make him choose his own underwear with his favorite cartoon characters. Dressing plays an important role during potty training. Avoid some snaps, zips, ribbons knots etc. that will be an added hassle for your child when he wants to poop or pee. Make him wear loose pants which can easily slip down and be pulled up.
Start by having him wear no diapers during the day and then ease in to night time. When he wakes up in the morning with a dry diaper then you know he is ready. You will no doubt have to remind him to tell you when he has to go potty for a while. He will have accidents and that is when your patience will be tested the most. Remain calm as yelling or getting angry never helps.
Find new ways to reward your child for their successes or efforts. Maybe do a potty dance or give them a piece of their favorite candy. Positive reinforcement helps immensely. Remember not to give up because it is inconvenient to you or your schedule. You risk confusing your child and having them revert back to diapers.
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