How to Potty Train

Best guide on how to potty train a toddler with ease and without stress

Once you are certain that your toddler is ready to be potty trained, the next step is to begin the process. The key to successfully toilet training your kid is to move at the child’s pace and be patient with the toddler. Usually potty training toddlers follows an order. The child first learns about bowel control, then controlling the urge to urinate during daytime, and finally bladder control at night. This implies that the child should be able to either go to the toilet on its own or notify the parents without relieving himself in his diapers or pants.

Children with bowel movements at fixed times during the day make it easier for the parents. However, if the child follows an irregular bowel clearing routine then it is best to get him to the potty within half an hour of a meal. Generally the best times to reinforce the potty training are when the kid gets up in the morning, after meals, and after naps. In time you will find out the things that work best to cajole your kid into using the potty. Appreciation and reward play a big role. Do not be harsh with the kid. Do not force the kid to stay on the potty any longer than he wants to.

Keep the kid on diapers during the early days of potty training. When the kid has had some success with using the potty, you can consider easing the kid off the diapers and giving it some easy-to-remove garments to wear. Kids send out signals when nature calls; your child may strain or grunt when the urge to defecate is present. You have to be alert to such signals. Guide him to the potty. Even if the child has soiled its diaper you should make the little one sit on the potty so that it understands that the potty has to be used for relieving itself. Involve the child in the decision-making process regarding going to the toilet; it will help build his confidence, you can also take the toddler’s opinion on the type of potty and potty stool to use.

Teach the kid to check for dryness of his pants or diapers. If they are dry, give him a pat on the back and ask him if he wishes to go to the toilet. If the child loses bladder control frequently, do not get impatient or ration his liquid intake. Give the child enough time and opportunities to succeed and eventually it will.

When potty training your kid, you will be faced with mishaps. Your response should be collected, measured, and matter-of-fact. Your experiences may be new for you but it’s all happened before to other parents and you should consider connecting with them through online parenting forums. You can look up videos on parenting and purchasing some good books on the subject. If you’re child reaches potty training age during summer season, then it’s a good thing for the toddler as he has to tackle less clothing when going to the potty.

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