How To Potty Train Your Toddler
Grant Carroll
Potty training is a significant rite of passage for young children. In this article, the author offers some useful tips on how to potty train your toddler ...
It's a milestone in your child's life...learning how to use the potty. Many parents find both a joy and sorrow in this stage that is a rite of passage for their child from being a baby to being a big boy or girl. For parents trying to toilet train, it can test your patience. However, using the potty is complex for small children, so mom and dad shouldn't panic if baby doesn't potty train right away. The best way to approach potty training is to take it one step at a time and to be patient. The first step is to get both you and your toddler ready. Observe little one for the "about to go" signals such as squatting, retreating to a quiet area or verbalization. Other signals that show a parent a toddler is ready are: verbal communication of things like hunger, child understands simple sentences, doesn't like being soiled, stays dry longer. One way you can help your baby from birth for this time is to change all dirty diapers quickly. This way, they never have a chance to be used to the soiled feeling. Once your sure your toddler is ready, prepare yourself by getting the proper equipment. This includes but is not limited to: potty training chair, training pants, training diapers, other potty training aids. You must also prepare to be patient...don't expect miracles overnight. Once you're both ready, start by teaching the essentials. First, teach them where to go. A good way to get your toddler involved is to let him or her pick their own potty chair. This ensures that they will be comfortable with potty training on the chair. Next, you want to make sure you're teaching the correct vocabulary. It's best to use words like "penis" and "vagina" to prevent confusion in later life. However, it's okay to use words like "pee-pee" and "poo-poo" rather than "urination" and "defecation". The main challenge consists of teaching them the connection between feeling the urge and going and after going, telling mommy or daddy. You could do this by waiting for them to show the telltale signs of eliminating and taking them straight to the potty training chair. TV's "Dr. Phil" suggests illustrating with a doll that uses the bathroom. Having this visual aid can help a great deal. Once they begin to make progress, move them from diapers to training pants. Above all, be patient and relax. Some day you'll look back on this time and miss it.
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