Potty Training

Tips for Potty Training

Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to potty train your toddler? Well there is believe it or not. Parents can always use some helpful hints and some ideas at this time their child's life; I know that I could have.

The most important thing to do when you potty train your toddler is to encourage, encourage, and encourage. It is best of you stay focused on the positive rather then the negative. You need to first get your toddler ready by getting your toddler used to the bathroom. When they get close encourage then by being truly positive or some parents use a sticker chart. Remember that there will be some accidents, but do not over react to this. If you happen to overreact about any accidents while trying to potty train you could make the whole process drag on longer then you would like.

When you go to the bathroom take your toddler with you, they like to do as you do. If your toddler sees what you do when you go to the potty they will be more at ease when they try. Use a teddy bear or a doll and pretend that they are using the potty, some toddlers will understand from this. Be sure that ever time that your toddler uses the potty and only of they do, reward them with praise, or stickers, whatever you have decided that the reward will be.

Potty training needs to be done in a stress free environment. Also it needs to be done when your toddler is ready, not you. If your toddler does not potty train right away, they may not be ready. Give up on the idea for a few weeks then try again they may get it the second try. Never be negative when potty training your toddler, they will pick up on it sooner or later.