Information for Potty Training
There is a wrong way and a right way to potty train your toddler, did you know this? Believe it or not there is. Parents can always use some helpful hints and some ideas at this time their child’s life; I could have for sure.
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 your toddler has come close encourage them by being positive some parents find it easier by having a sticker chart. Remember that there will be some accidents, but do not over react to this. If you over react the whole potty training process could drag on longer then it needs to.
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. Another idea is to use a stuffed animal or a doll and pretend that it is using the potty, some toddlers can learn from this also. 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 you toddler shows no interest at all then chances are they are not ready to potty train. Give up on the idea for a few weeks then try again they may get it the second try. Remember that is important that you are never negative while you potty train your toddler, sooner or later they will learn how to do it.
