Potty Training” Those 2 words either bring you joy, scare you or simply make you angry. Maybe you’re children are in the middle of potty training or maybe you started but ended up stopping or maybe you’re putting it off because you just don’t know how or when to get started. Any of these sound familiar? Pull-Ups is motivating Moms to stick with Potty Training and gave us the chance to hear from Dr. Cotton and Jeannette Kaplun.
They offered some great tips that will help with the Potty Training process. You can check them out below.
Signs that your child might be ready for Potty Training
Dr. Cotton:
- Your child does not give you signs that he/she need to use the restroom (no need to worry)
- Your child will have the urge to take off their pamper because it bothers them and they start asking for diaper change.
- Your child starts asking to pee and when you take them to the bathroom and he/she may not be able to make it on time.
- They ask for the restroom and they make it on time…At this point they are ready and you should watch for the best time to stop using diapers.
How to know when your child is physically ready for Potty Training
Dr. Cotton:
- He/she should know how to get up and sit down as well as pull down their underwear so they can start to potty train.
- The child should be able to talk or express their selves to show that they need to use the restroom.
Every child is unique and they cannot be compared to other children.
* Although some believe that children should be trained by the time they are two years old, experts say you shouldn’t start training your little one until you see that they are ready.
On Potty Training your boys to pee standing or sitting
Dr. Cotton: Every family is different. A lot of the stuff in training comes from watching their mom and dad or their mom, so they’ll watch them and do as they do. Either way is fine.
A child who regresses while Potty Training
Dr. Cotton: It is very normal and stress may be a factor. Potty Training in itself is stressful for the child which is why the family has to make it a game so that the child keeps calm.
What to do if your child goes #1 on the toilet but struggles with #2
Dr. Cotton: You should give them time. When it happens you should go back a few steps and try to help your child feel more relaxed.
What to do when your child waits to the last minute to go to the bathroom
Dr. Cotton: Give them a schedule
Jeannette Kaplun: I recommend using a timer
Marathon or Sprinting Potty Training..which is best
Dr. Cotton: Patience is the best thing. It is a long process so the longer it takes, the more successful it will turn out.
What to do when a child is not interested in Potty Training
Dr. Cotton: If the child is young and does not pay attention to potty training because they may be developing other abilities or enjoying their youth, they should be allowed to enjoy what they are doing. If the child is not complaining about their pamper and is not asking to use the restroom, then they are not ready yet. Try a game to make them more interested and they will show interest once they are ready.
Tips for teaching your child to wipe
- Jeannette Kaplun: Girls should wipe from front to back
- Dr. Cotton: When wiping, fold the toilet paper nicely, don’t crumple up the paper because that brings in a lot of bacteria
Encouraging your Child while Potty Training
Celebrate their victories in small ways. Reinforce every moment in a positive way and never reinforce anything your child does wrong in a negative way.
Potty Training is a Family Affair
Potty Training really should be a family affair. Not only will you have support but they’ll also be on the same page and can help you encourage your child!
Disclosure: This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Pull Ups. However, all opinions expressed are my own.
I like the idea of this, and will share them with my wife for our son.
I love your potty chart! These are all great tips and ideas. This will come in handy when we start with my youngest grandson.