Ideas for Potty Training
April 23, 2010 | In: General
Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to potty train your toddler? Well there is believe it or not. Parents can always use some helpful hints and some ideas at this time their child’s life; I could have for sure.
Encourage, encourage, encourage is the most important thing to remember while you are trying to potty train your toddler. Remain focused and stay positive never react too much on the negative. This is similar to bathroom training. You need to first get your toddler ready by getting your toddler used to the bathroom. When your toddler has come close encourage them by being positive some parents find it easier by having a sticker chart. Remember that there will be some accidents, but do not over react to this. If you happen to overreact about any accidents while trying to potty train you could make the whole process drag on longer then you would like.
When you go to the bathroom take your toddler with you, they like to do as you do. If your toddler sees what you do when you go to the potty they will be more at ease when they try. Another idea is to use a stuffed animal or a doll and pretend that it is using the potty, some toddlers can learn from this also. Which is sometimes similar to training. Be sure that ever time that your toddler uses the potty and only of they do, reward them with praise, or stickers, whatever you have decided that the reward will be.
When you decide to potty train your toddler keep in mind that it needs to be done in a stress free enviroment. Also it needs to be done when your toddler is ready, not you. If you rtoddler shows no intrest at all then chances are they are not ready to potty train. Wait a few more weeks of this happens then try it again. Unlike training sometimes. Remember that is important that you are never negative while you potty train your toddler, sooner or later they will learn how to do it.
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