Tips for Potty Training Toddlers
by
ayisharu
- August 17, 2017
Our pediatrician advised us to ditch the diapers since our little Akisa isn't so little anymore.
She gave us a few tips to make potty training less stressful and even enjoyable for everyone. I'm sharing it here as this might be useful for those who want to start training their kids.
Note that teaching our little ones to use the potty would require a lot of patience from the parents, and cooperation from the toddler.
Potty training would really take time (and maybe requires extra laundry soap for soiled pants and sheets along the way).
Note that teaching our little ones to use the potty would require a lot of patience from the parents, and cooperation from the toddler.
Potty training would really take time (and maybe requires extra laundry soap for soiled pants and sheets along the way).
Check if toddler is ready
Make sure to check signs that your little one is ready to be potty trained. Starting very early might be frustrating for the parents and even for the child.
Signs that the toddler could be ready is if s/he could follow through simple instructions, and if s/he understands the use of the loo.
Signs that the toddler could be ready is if s/he could follow through simple instructions, and if s/he understands the use of the loo.
Based on my personal experience, I observed that little Akisa runs to and fro if she needs to do number 2. Then I would take her to the toilet and she proceeds to do her business there.
One time we entered the Parents' Room at a mall. There was a small toilet bowl and she said "Mama, wee-wees". That's when I knew that she is ready to be trained.
One time we entered the Parents' Room at a mall. There was a small toilet bowl and she said "Mama, wee-wees". That's when I knew that she is ready to be trained.
Drop the bottle
This is to lessen liquid consumption so that the little one doesn't need to pee-pee all the time. After all, children 3 years and above already intake food so they really don't need the feeding bottle anymore.
Don't take this wrong. I'm not saying you have to give up on milk. They could still have their milk once in the morning and once in the evening on a cup - not on a feeding bottle.
Well, we did follow this tip but after little Akee finally knows what to do when she needs to go the loo, we gave her back her bottle. I hope our pedia doesn't read this. Haha!
Use friendly potty seats
Toddlers may not be able to sit comfortably on adult toilet bowls. Provide potty or potty seat for your little one so that they may be able to do their thing on their own.
There are some cute designs you could find at the mall and even online. We decided to buy something that little Akisa would feel excited to use. But be careful, though. There are potty seats that look "playable" ie. potty that looks like a toy car. We don't want our kids to play with their potty, do we?
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| Source: Amazon We got little Akisa exactly this potty except that it's not from Amazon. |
As of writing, my little girl is having number 2 on her potty. I might need to add you should have something to get rid of the odor if your potty will be inside your room. Haha! Also, make sure to wash the potty regularly.
Positive reinforcement
If your little one successfully uses the potty, reward him/her. Acknowledge them for a job well done.
However if your toddler accidentally pees on his/her pants, just encourage them to use the potty next time.
Do not scold the child. Chances are they will be scared to pee. They will be holding it in because they're afraid to be scolded again.
Take one step at a time
I have to repeat this - You need to be patient.
I know potty training could be a little frustrating especially if we don't see any improvements immediately. But hey! These are kids! Be patient with them. Do not rush.
Start with the Dry By Day. If this is 100% accomplished - no diapers at daytime and no soiled pants 'cause of pee / poo - then you could go proceed with the Dry By Night.
These are just some tips for potty training your toddler.
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Do you have something to add?
How did you potty train your kids?
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