Are you a parent of a toddler? Then here are some good tips on potty training your son or daughter.
I know how frustrating it is and your desires to be diaper free forever. I have been there, too. Well actually three times! I know you would like to say good bye to expensive diapers and wipes. You cannot wait until the day you can leave your house and “leave” the diaper bag behind.
Is your child ready for this big step in both of your lives? From the time a child turns two he or she will start to show signs of being ready.
You will know your child is ready when he or she:
- stays dry for at least two hours at a time
- is able to follow simple instructions
- is able to pull elastic waist pants up and down
- is anxious to please you
- dislikes wet or dirty diapers and wants them to be changed
- likes to imitate
- is asking to use the potty chair or adult toilet
- is asking to wear big girl or boy underpants like mom or dad
- can understand and say one word phrases, including words such as “wet”, “dry”,
“potty” and “go”
Has your child shown you some of these signs of readiness? So is it time to begin the next step? The best time to start is on a day that you can devote the whole day to your child. You will have to continually be with your child during all the waking hours. You will have to constantly watch your child’s every move and expressions.
Every 15 minutes or so you should take your child to the potty. Only keep him seated for a few minutes. In courage him and ask questions while potty training such as “do you have to pee-pee or poop in the potty?” Let your child see your excitement. Children get excited when we get excited.
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