Potty training might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be. As with other things, like eating, walking, talking, and making friends, kids do things as per their own timeline, not ours! No matter what, your child will eventually be potty trained. It\u2019s a new skill for them, and it doesn\u2019t have to be hard or stressful.\u00a0 We just need to be patient. It\u2019s best to take it slowly and go at your child\u2019s pace. Every child is different, so it’s best not to compare your child with others. The secret is to wait for signs that your child is ready for toilet training and then start it.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s some more bottom-line advice on potty training:<\/p>\n
Getting started<\/strong><\/p>\n Take help from older siblings, cousin or friend to demonstrate the joy of using the toilet. Start changing\u00a0 diaper in the bathroom, and ask for incremental tasks such as pulling down pants, tearing off toilet paper and flushing.\u00a0 Show happiness and excitement when the kid finally gives it a shot,\u00a0 even if he doesn\u2019t pee or poop.<\/p>\n Potty Seat<\/strong><\/p>\n Toilets are big and loud and some kids are scared of them. Get a\u00a0 potty seat insert (decorated with princess or whatever appeals) available. Use the one which kid prefer, this will make kid look forward to using the toilet.<\/p>\n Prizes and praise:<\/strong><\/p>\n Create a reward system that motivates the kid and is practical to sustain. Try stickers or check marks every time kid uses toilet but make sure that your reaction should be loud and excited as that is the big motivator.<\/p>\n Timing is Key<\/strong><\/p>\n Setting a routine for potty can be quite helpful. Typically the time that your child most usually does. Let the kid know in advance that it\u2019s almost potty time, and playtime will continue afterwards.<\/p>\n What to wear<\/strong><\/p>\n Underwear is best for serious\u00a0 potty training. For initial period, you may want to use diapers at night. Cinderella or Dora undies are real motivator for some children. You can use training diaper over underwear for long car drives or outings.<\/p>\n Associate diaper to kids<\/strong><\/p>\n Tell your child that diapers are for really small kids who can’t talk and walk. Big girls and boys do not use diaper. Say bye bye to diapers !<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Potty training might seem like a daunting task, but it doesn’t need to be. As with other…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n