1.Is My Little One Ready?
You do not want to start potty training if your child is not ready yet. Otherwise it can lead to more problems. There are a few signs to understand whether you toddler is ready. Children start to be more interested in you going to the toilet, let you know when their diaper is wet, pull their nappies off or seem really uncomfortable with it. Give potty training a try and if your child doesn't seem ready against the signs, then wait for a few more weeks and try again.
2. Am I Ready?
Don't laugh. This point is as crucial as your child readiness. You have to be prepared mentally for this challenge. You will need an enormous amount of patience and understanding. There will be tears, resentment and occasional accidents. So, please be prepared, as you need to stay calm and supportive through the whole process. It is not going to work if you get frustrated or angry.
3. Do We Need A Potty Chair?
Most children feel more comfortable with a potty chair at the beginning. A regular toilet seems a bit frightening for a child. The seat is too large and your child will have to hold on to it to avoid falling in. In addition "things" vanish in there when you flash – which can be a pretty scary thought for your child.
4. Should We Use A Potty Doll?
Seems a bit weird, but the doll can help enormously during the pre-potty training stage, when you are explaining to your child the idea of going in the potty instead of diaper. It is not necessary, and it is up to you whether you want to use a doll as an example for your toddler. A potty doll will pee like a real child and usually comes with nappies, panties and potty chair. You can demonstrate on the doll to your little one what he is supposed to do and how it happens. When you and your child ready for the first potty training, you can put the doll on the potty next to your child.
5. Should We Use Potty Training Rewards?
Before you begin the transition from diaper to potty, you should make a decision whether you are going to use the rewards to encourage you child or not. Is the reward needed or you will just simply be supportive and make your child great about his successful achievement by being his cheer leader. If you decide to go for rewards, then you can use some stickers, sweets or you can make the entire tracking chart for a bigger prizes. For example, if your child is using his potty for the whole week without any accidents, then he can get a small toy. Using rewards can encourage your child to get potty trained much quicker, but it isn't by any mean compulsory as long as you get a message across that you are proud of him.
Hopefully, answers to these questions will help you understand more what are you both trying to accomplish and how you are going to achieve this. It is hard and takes long but with a bit of patience and time you can celebrate the victory! Your child becomes more independent and proud of himself and you save money on nappies. Best of luck to both of you!
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