The first day parents begin the process of potty training their toddler can be a day of happiness and trepidation. No more diaper changes is a big incentive to begin the process, but it can be a long and frustrating experience. While you as the parent may be ready, with the potty seat, underwear, books on how to potty train, DVDs and a reward system established for positive reinforcement, you need to make sure you have prepared your child for the big event. It helps them understand that changes are coming and you will be there to help guide them along their way.
First, establish the language or lingo your family will use to describe urinating and defecating with your toddler. It can be the formal terminology or something simple, like “poop” or “pee pee.” Whatever it is, make sure that everyone, including Grandma and Grandpa and any extended family members, know the words so they can also help with the potty process.
To get your child used to toilet training, let him or her be present when you go to the restroom. This will show them more clearly than just telling them how to potty train. Let your child see urine and bowel movements in the toilet and let them flush the toilet. It lets them get used to seeing their waste in the proper location and also lets them adjust to the sound of flushing. Some kids can be fearful of the noise a toilet makes.
Give your child a potty chair and make a production of how it is his or her very own big kid chair. Initially, allow your child to sit fully clothed on the potty seat, like it is a regular chair. Let your child to leave the potty chair at any time they want and remember to never force your child to spend time sitting on the chair.
Take your child to the potty chair whenever he or she gives you the signal that they need to evacuate. You will usually have a good idea when they need to go as their facial expressions may change. You may also need to act as a reminder since toddlers tend to get absorbed in what they are doing and only realize they need to go when it is too late.
Refrain from expressing disappointment if your child does not urinate or have a bowel movement in the potty. Never punish your child for potty accidents or for their refusal to sit and use the potty, if he or she is resistant. You put your child at risk for regression by doing so. Try working on building positive toddler behavior by seeking out good advice from family, friends, your doctor, or by researching online. This will lead to toilet training success.
There are a couple of quick potty training tips to remember when teaching your child how to potty. Try not to give your child any liquids a few hours before bedtime and never use pull-up type training pants. Liquids at night mean one of two things. They will either have an accident or you will need to get up with them to go to the potty. Pull-ups are very similar to the diapers you are trying to get them out of and can be confusing for your child.
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