potty training kids

Potty training children is a challenging endeavor and is something that cannot be learned overnight. But no matter how challenging it may be, as soon as your child is potty trained, all the effort and frustration will be worth it.

To do such training, you need to consider a few things. One would be preparing your child.

Is your child ready?

The key to successful potty training is knowing when to start and knowing when your child is ready. Children tend to be ready for training at the age of 18 months, but for some, it may not be until they are 4 years old. it will surely take more time and keep you from success.

How will you conduct the training?

You can start potty training kids by buying a new potty, this will help make them more comfortable as it is easier to use and less intimidating than using a full size toilet. It can also be easily moved from one place to another, and it is easy for your child to get on and off, even without your help.

However, an alternative can also be used and be effective. You can make a training seat that fits on the toilet seat, but make sure it’s safe, comfortable for your child, and secure. You should also provide him with a step or something to step on so he can easily get on and off the toilet seat and steady himself while sitting on it.

Keep in mind that children are afraid of falling down the toilet, and if this happens, the anxiety it can cause can sometimes interfere with successful training.

If you’re having trouble getting your child to sit on the potty, remember that children learn by imitation, and letting him watch his dad, a family member, or a good friend use the potty sure helps. Your son may also notice the difference in the way his father uses his mother’s bathroom. This gives you the opportunity to explain the basic mechanics of how children use the bathroom. But for now, you can get him used to sitting on the potty, whether he’s peeing or pooping. He can also use his favorite stuffed toy and demonstrate how to use the potty.

When your child achieves something, never forget to appreciate it. Give your child a reward because that will keep him motivated and excited about training. But when accidents happen, don’t scold your child as it could traumatize him.

Get rid of the diapers!

Since your son is being trained in the morning, you should have a game plan for testing and training him at night. Once she wakes up with dry diapers, that’s a sign that he can control himself and is used to peeing or urinating in the potty.

And before you know it, you’re already saving a penny because there’s no need to buy diapers, wipes, diaper creams and the like. Potty training your child also allows you to have more fun with the family as you can go anywhere as you are sure enough that your child knows how to use the toilet.