We parents right now are always in a rush to get their kids out of diapers. Who doesn't want to? With such a tight schedule, our kids will always bother our way with their toilet sessions. Unfortunately it is not the parent who decides when a child is ready to potty train, it is the child himself. Rushing the process generally tends to backfire to us parents, making the situation longer to succeed.
Kids are physically and mentally ready to potty train at around 18-24 months old. You will begin to see signs that your child is ready by that time. They will get to start to be interested in the toilet and will want to know what you are doing on it.
Some kids will even sit on the seat and pretend to use the toilet just like an adult. You will begin to notice that your child will begin to tell you when his diaper is wet or dirty. Also, they might even begin to tell you while they are going or maybe even just before they go.
In most cases, your child will be irritated when his diaper is soiled and will tend to stay dry for a few hours at a time. These are all excellent signs of a child being ready to begin toilet training.
Another important, yet ignored, sign is when your child can pull his own pants up and down. You can make this easier with him if you let him with pants that are a little on the larger side. He will also start to show interest in big kid's underwear and ask to get some.
With these signs, now is the perfect point to introduce your child to using the potty. You can take him out and select a potty seat that catches his interest. Probably start with his favorite cartoon character or his favorite color Find some related books or DVDs about potty training and share them with your child. Make the process interesting and build some excitement.
You can also try to teach him the basic steps of using the toilet including taking off his pants and underwear, sitting on the toilet, going to the bathroom, wiping, pulling up his clothes, flushing and washing his hands.
When you are ready, here's a great tip. Start giving your child extra fluids during the day. Water is the best option. Practice taking your child to the bathroom every half hour to get him to practice using the toilet and hopefully have a successful effort.
Take your time while he is on the seat possibly singing a song or reading a short story. When he finally goes, be sure to praise him thoroughly and make a big deal about it.
By ensuring first that your child is ready to begin toilet training before doing the actual process taking your time, you will increase the chances that your efforts will be successful. Also, taking the time is the key in potty training.
Remember that your child is the one who must put the effort into the actual toileting, so make sure that he is enthusiastic about the process. Just keep things positive and in no time, no more diapers to change.
Kids are physically and mentally ready to potty train at around 18-24 months old. You will begin to see signs that your child is ready by that time. They will get to start to be interested in the toilet and will want to know what you are doing on it.
Some kids will even sit on the seat and pretend to use the toilet just like an adult. You will begin to notice that your child will begin to tell you when his diaper is wet or dirty. Also, they might even begin to tell you while they are going or maybe even just before they go.
In most cases, your child will be irritated when his diaper is soiled and will tend to stay dry for a few hours at a time. These are all excellent signs of a child being ready to begin toilet training.
Another important, yet ignored, sign is when your child can pull his own pants up and down. You can make this easier with him if you let him with pants that are a little on the larger side. He will also start to show interest in big kid's underwear and ask to get some.
With these signs, now is the perfect point to introduce your child to using the potty. You can take him out and select a potty seat that catches his interest. Probably start with his favorite cartoon character or his favorite color Find some related books or DVDs about potty training and share them with your child. Make the process interesting and build some excitement.
You can also try to teach him the basic steps of using the toilet including taking off his pants and underwear, sitting on the toilet, going to the bathroom, wiping, pulling up his clothes, flushing and washing his hands.
When you are ready, here's a great tip. Start giving your child extra fluids during the day. Water is the best option. Practice taking your child to the bathroom every half hour to get him to practice using the toilet and hopefully have a successful effort.
Take your time while he is on the seat possibly singing a song or reading a short story. When he finally goes, be sure to praise him thoroughly and make a big deal about it.
By ensuring first that your child is ready to begin toilet training before doing the actual process taking your time, you will increase the chances that your efforts will be successful. Also, taking the time is the key in potty training.
Remember that your child is the one who must put the effort into the actual toileting, so make sure that he is enthusiastic about the process. Just keep things positive and in no time, no more diapers to change.
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