Ideas for Potty Training
Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to potty train your toddler? Believe it or not there is. Parents can always use some helpful hints and some ideas at this time their child’s life; I could have for sure.
The most important thing to do when you potty train your toddler is to encourage, encourage, and encourage. Remain focused and stay positive never react too much on the negative. This is similar to bathroom training. The first step is to get your toddler used to being in the bathroom. When they get close encourage then by being truly positive or some parents use a sticker chart. Keep in mind to never over react to accidents, there will be some for sure. 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.
It is a great idea to take your toddler with you when you go to the bathroom, this is because toddlers like to do everything that 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 potty 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.
Potty training needs to be done in a stress free environment. Also it needs to be done when your toddler is ready, not you. If your toddler does not potty train right away, they may not be ready. Wait a few more weeks of this happens then try it again. Unlike diapers sometimes. Never be negative when potty training your toddler, they will pick up on it sooner or later.
