Potty Training Tips for Boys and Girls.
Potty training is a complex
process, and it can be tricky to know what the best approach is because every
child learns differently, boys may
learn differently from girls, and there is no one best way to teach
the necessary skills.
To help you in your little one's potty
training adventure, we've compiled a list of tips to help your toddler get the
hang of potty training:
*Make sure your child is ready. Try
not to rush the process success. Look for the signs of
readiness in your child
before starting to potty train your little one.
*Get your child involved in choosing
the potty. If possible, go shopping for the potty with your child. It will make
him feel more included and more excited about using his brand-new potty.
*Place
the potty in a convenient spot. The bathroom is the obvious location (and
putting it there may help your child make the connection that going potty happens in the bathroom), but you may also
want to think about placing the potty in your child's bedroom for easy access
after naps, or in the
playroom
*Get
on a potty schedule. Once your little one starts potty training, implement a
simple schedule. For example, you could encourage going on the potty after
eating or after naptime. This lets your child know that going potty is a
routine thing
*Shower your baby with praise. When
your little one does a good job on the potty, tell him to keep his motivation
high and to reinforce that he's doing a great job.
*Potty train before bedtime and after
waking. It’s a good idea to take your baby to the potty before she goes to bed
and as soon as she wakes up in the morning.