Toilet training your toddler is a significant developmental milestone. Mastering it isn’t always an easy feat since each and every child is different. My son was nearly 4 years old before he fully mastered potty training, while my 2 year old daughter showed an indication over the summer that she was close to being ready once she started bringing me a new diaper to change her. She still isn’t quite there, but I have an inkling that she’ll have potty training down pat in a few months. I’ve learned that this isn’t uncommon in her case. Some children can master it within a few months, whereas others can take months before they fully get the hang of it. It is all in matter of time and patience.
That is why I love Pampers Easy Ups. They help ease the potty training transition since they look feel like underwear. Plus, the motif design featuring Dora the Explorer makes it even more appealing to the wearer! They’re also well absorbent (holds 25% more compared to other “top notch” training pants) – fewer leaks! With that being said, the superior leak protection is a must for the inevitable during the night.
Potty Training Tips
– Look for obvious signs, such as your child pulling diaper off when they have a dirty or wet diaper (my daughter despises the least bit of wetness), bathroom lingo (sometimes my daughter will say poo or pee, but most of the time she says “diapey“), or when their bowel movements are predictable as day and night.
– Consistency is key, as being lax may only confuse the child, prolonging the process of potty training. Even if you’re going on a vacation, for an example, and will be gone for a few days or a few weeks even – bring a portable potty.
– Keep in mind that some children want privacy much as we do. If your child is unable to concentrate on what they’re doing, looking away may help.
– Adorable as the Minnie Mouse potty chair may be, a simple, plain yet functional potty chairmay be the most ideal since it isn’t distracting. Potty chairs shouldn’t be viewed as toys, but as what they truly are: portable toilets. 😀
– Always take the initiative and encourage your child to use the bathroom before going somewhere.
– Keep track of how much fluids you give your child throughout the day.
– Be patient. The last thing you’ll want to to do is rush things, as this will only overwhelm your child. Remember that this is a big step for them, and that this may be work in progress for awhile.
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i do not! but would love to learn some, my son is starting to potty train.
Be patient and I find using a reward system works well.
make sure you always show encouragement through the whole process.
use a potty that the child likes and is comfortable with so they are a bit more motivated
My tip is to have a good reward system set in place to help keep your child motivated!
Use stickers as rewards.
I used a child’s potty chair that I put on the floor and my daughter liked it a lot and it was so much easier using a potty chair instead of having her get onto the big toilet!
My tip is to have patience and to make the whole experience fun and inviting for the child.
Dont push it. Wait until they express interest and then it will go 1 2 3!
My potty training tip is to always make it fun and use rewards that are motivating for your child.
I use to set a timer in the kitchen to remind me to take my kids evedry 30-40 minutes so I wouldn’t forget. Seemed to help many accidents from happening
Be patient and try, try again
I don’t have tips…hoping to learn some. 🙂
My tip is to have them dress in loose fitting clothes that can easily be put on or taken off.
My tip is to not pressure your kid, let him/her learn at his/her own pace and reward the child as he/she gets better and better.
What worked best for me was to praise the successes and overlook the oops.
thank you
My tip is to be patient with them and to be encouraging as well as reward them as they progress.
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Be consistent and always carry fresh clothes.
My potty training tip is make it rewarding, so when they do a good job give them a reward, and always be really encouraging.
Make a reward chart with stickers
Try to remind your kids or ask them often if they need to use the potty until they are fully trained.
I best tip is to not push too hard, my son stopped wanting to use the potty when he was feeling forced
Carry extra clothing with you everywhere, accidents happen!
My tip is to be patient and to encourage your child
We put a basket of books by the potty chair. We always read stories when we he would sit on the potty chair. Often he would ask to sit on the potty and listen to stories!
I used a doll to show my kids how to use the potty.
We are still working with our 3 year old to get her to use the potty so I don’t really have any good tips :/
Lots of praise and rewards and keeping a potty nearby
I wish I had a great tip but with my son it took 3 years to get him to go. He refused to go until he was ready. Now, we will be starting with my daughter soon.
My tip is to have patience with mistakes and offer lots of praise for success.
Be constitent
I was not the model of potty training-my kids basically trained themselves!
I always waited until they showed an interest and always rewarded for a good potty and never scolded for an accident.
I recommend positive reinforcement, making a big proud deal of big girl/boy undies, and always remember even after they get it, there will still be accidents at times.
I used a cherrio for my son and told him to aim for the hole. It worked pretty good
Remember they will get potty trained at some point. Be patient, offer rewards, but do not stress to the point where you are stressed and your child is stressed!
I used to put cherrios in the toilet to train my boys to pee in the toilet . They thought it was fun lol
My biggest advice is to be patient. Every kid is different. Different things work with different kids. I read so many different books and articles giving tips. Don’t give up. You’ll get there eventually. Just keep trying! Julie smartsavvymama@gmail.com
we used a timer to help with consistency
My best tip is to be very patient and not get upset when they have an accident.
My only tip is patience. So much Patience.
I don’t really have any tips.
My Potty Training Tips Are To Keep A Routine. Have A Reward System In Place To Track Progress And Offer Encouragement.
Be patient. and be consistent.
When we were potty training our son, my hubby got our son matching “manly-man” underwear, they would spend Saturday mornings, lounging in their t-shirts/undies, watching cartoons. My son would also follow him into the bathroom. We had him trained in no time, thanks to the father/son bonding time. 🙂
Just remember that each child is different and let them go at their own pace (within reason of course). As it was put to me, as long as they aren’t still using diapers (using a binky, etc) in Kindergarten they’re okay.
Just to wait until they are ready and offer treats or stickers as a reward!
My advice is to always wait until they are ready! Each kiddo is different and it will go so much smoother if they are ready and excited about it!
Use a rewards system and try to be as patient as possible!
Make it into a game so its fun for the kids.
My biggest potty training tip is to let the child lead. Don’t force them to potty train before they are ready
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Have patience when potty training and realize that all children are different so take cue form the child as to whether or not they are ready.
Have a reward chart with stickers.