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Potty Training a Child
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Top 10 Potty Training Tips
Most parents eagerly anticipate potty training as a milestone in their child's
development, but aren't quite sure where to start. To help parents prepare for an
easy potty training process, try the following tried-and-true tips:
- Be prepared and ensure you have the time and energy to devote to potty training.
- Introduce the potty chair when your child is showing signs of readiness. Demonstrate how the chair works and instill a sense of potty ownership by wrapping it as a present or decorating it with stickers.
- Chart your child's progress to track what potty training milestones have been achieved.
- Use motivational rewards to encourage your Big Kid. Download the perfect token at pull-ups.com, such as a colourful crown, honour badge or a personalized storybook, to keep your little one determined to succeed throughout the potty training journey!
- Get your child comfortable by introducing potty training supplies. Practice putting on training pants, washing his or her hands at the bathroom sink and sitting on the potty chair before starting to use it.
- Always remain positive and patient. Potty training takes time and setbacks will occur. Remember that children thrive on positive reinforcement.
- Be consistent. Once tots are out of diapers, it's important they stay out of them. It's proven that toddlers train faster if they don't switch back and forth between diapers and training pants.
- To sustain a child's interest, use interactive approaches, such as games, videos, songs, books, progress charts and role modeling.
- Use teamwork. Make sure everyone in the child's life, from grandparents to daycare providers, are on board with a consistent potty training philosophy.
- When travelling, pack familiar potty training supplies like a child-size adapter seat or a favourite book, so he or she is comfortable when using the potty in unfamiliar settings.
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Is your child ready for the potty this year?
As the calendar turns to yet another new year, many of us are looking to accomplish a
new milestone. For some parents, this means shedding their toddler's diapers and accomplishing
the challenging process of potty training. But how do you know if your child is ready to
potty train and where do you start?
"There is no perfect age to start potty training your child," says Jen Singer,
author of 14 Hours 'Til Bedtime and a Pull-Ups Potty Training Partner. "All toddlers
develop and train differently, but most start to show an interest between the ages of
18 and 48 months. You should watch for signs of readiness around this time."
Watch for the signs
If your child shows two or more of the following signs of readiness, it's time to start potty training:
- Has dry periods for two hours or during a nap
- Wants their wet or soiled diapers changed
- Understands and cooperates with simple directions
- Is interested in the toilet or bathroom
- Indicates the need to go potty with words, posture or facial expressions
- Wants to wear training pants or underwear
Tools of the trade
When it looks like "all systems go" for your child, start gathering
up the essential tools:
- When it comes to using the toilet, it's best to start small. Potty chairs are best for most kids, but a potty seat for the big toilet can work with a little assistance and a stepstool.
- Rewards and praise can work wonders. Find what motivates your child-a favorite treat, small prizes, a fun progress, a phone call to a grandparent, and of course, high-fives and hugs.
- Training pants are a great way to introduce potty training and help keep your child motivated to become a Big Kid.
- Potty training books and videos are a great way to introduce your child to potty training and help him or her stay interested.
Are we there yet?
Potty training takes an average of eight months, but it's important to remember that every child
is different. One child can take one month, another might take up to a year. Just remember, there is
light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, 80 percent of boys and girls are completely trained by
three and a half years old. With a little patience and consistency, your child can be
a Big Kid by the time the snow melts!
For tips, advice, and fun toddler rewards, visit www.pull-ups.com.
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