How long should potty time be and what should I do? Read a book to my cousin?

Question

i have to potty train my cousin how long should potty time be?

Answer 1

The only right reason for beginning to potty train your child is that your little one has show an actual interest in using the potty. You will also find that when your child is ready, potty training will be much easier. If you have not seen a strong interest, then your attempts will be useless, and you may find yourself becoming frustrated and even angry that the potty training has not been successful. The key is to begin potty training when your child is ready, not when you are ready.

Before you can begin to potty train your child, you must first ask yourself whether your child shows signs of readiness. The top five signs of potty training readiness are:

1. Your child can stay dry for a several hours or even overnight.

2. Your child knows when he has wet or soiled his diaper, and knows what "pee", "poop", "potty", and similar words mean.

3. Your child shows independence by wanting to do things by himself.

4. Your child can pull his pants down and up.

5. Your child asks questions and/or shows in interest when others go "potty".

If your child has most, and hopefully all, of the above signs of readiness, you may be ready to begin potty training. Here is the method I recommend that parents follow:

Buy Cotton Training Pants
First of all, do not use disposable training pants (such as Huggies "Pull-Ups"). They are too much like a diaper and very absorbent, and tend to confuse many children. My recommendation is to use plain cotton training underpants. These training pants are similar to normal underwear, but they have a little extra padding in the crotch area. Usually you can find these in any store that sells children's clothing. I recommend that you buy approximately 9-12 pairs of the underpants. You should also purchase several pairs of "plastic/nylon pants", which will be worn over the cotton underpants.

The Big Day Is Here
Decide when you will begin to potty train your toddler. Make sure that when you do begin, that there is nothing traumatic going on in your child's life and that you can give your child and the potty training your full attention.

On the big day, tell your little one that he is going to start using the "big boy" or "big girl" underwear, or whatever term you like, and start having your child use them. I would recommend using the underpants with the plastic pants over them, but the choice is yours. The plastic pants will help to protect your child's clothing.

It is also important that when you do decide to begin potty training, that you are able to follow the steps in a consistent method. If you child attends preschool, make sure the caregivers understand the method of potty training you are following and require them to follow the same method. You should also make sure that you follow the method when you are away from home or when you have company.

Wetting & Soiling
Be aware that your child may wet the underpants and soil them. Very few children will be accident free in the early days of potty training. As a matter of fact, this may happen over and over again. Just remember to remain calm and patient.

When your little one tells you that he has wet his pants, take him into the bathroom and sit him on the toilet as you remove the wet underpants and clothing. At this point you may wish to explain to your little one that he needs to remember to go potty in the big toilet. Let him sit on the toilet so that he will get used to the feel of it. After you have removed the wet clothing, get the clean underpants and other clean clothing, if necessary. When you have the dry, clean clothing ready, help your little one clean his bottom. After this, you can put the clean underpants and clothing on.

Personal Hygiene
Another very important step is to make sure to have your child flush the toilet, even if they didn't "go" in it. After flushing, go together to your sink and wash your hands together. Again, the handwashing should be done even if your child didn't actually "go" in the toilet. With the toilet flushing and the handwashing, you are getting your child ready for the routine of what happens when you go potty.

These are the steps and you should repeat them over and over, in a consistent pattern, until your child is fully potty trained. If your child is terrified to be placed on the toilet, or if your child continues soiling the underpants for days, with no urination or bowel movements in the toilet, then your child is not ready for potty training at this time. Stop potty training for a while, and resume again when your child might be more ready.

I also want to remind you to enjoy this time. Yes, enjoy it! This is a very big milestone for your child and although it creates a lot of work for you, it will all be worth it.
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Answer 2

I have 2 kids and the best advice I can give you is to put your cousin on the potty every single morning, before he/she does anything else. Follow this routine after nap time as well. Ask often, every hour or so and NEVER get mad at mistakes, as they will happen. Make a big deal about Big Girl/Boy Panties, use pull-ups at night and always praise, praise, praise when mission is accomplished be it the first or 100th time! Ask the pediatrician and look up advice on the web. Get informed! Good Luck!

Answer 3

The second a youngster says they must pee, or tells you they ought to be converted, is almost always a signal that they may be able to be potty educated. You will have to inform her well that you simply recognize her attempt, however that you simply desire she'd speak to you first so that you might make the right preparations to maintain it at house in order that there is not any inconsistencies. If there may be an excessive amount of of a difference, it wont paintings anyhow. You each ought to be on board and committed to it. Maybe inform her, that you'll be able to begin -after which title a date you think is right. Find a average floor, on the way you each can strengthen the beahviour of peeing on the bathroom-that method once more, it is regular at her house and at yours. I particularly do not believe she was once looking to get on yiour unhealthy part, simply looking to aid you. I determine this on account that it is particularly problematic to potty instruct, any person that did not care would not placed the hassle iinto it. gl

Answer 4

Hey, sometimes, you just gotta sit there and wait. I say sitting there longer is better than shorter, know what I mean?

Until the routine is comfortable, and the child knows when they are "done", five minutes should be good. But don't force them up, especially when they are just learning the sensations.

GOOD LUCK, and know that everybody gets trained, sooner or later. No one graduates from high school in a pull up!

Answer 5

5 min is good. if theres a no not done sit , sit ,and sit. always praise,,,,your getting big girl/boy. big girls/boys get to do...... so long as they got there big person underware.. and always give loves hugs and kisses for each sucsessful potty

Answer 6

about 5 minutes at a time is fine. take them to the tiolet every hour or so, or at least ask them. if they make a mistake, that's fine. if you want to, you could read a short book that teaches a kid about the bathroom. there is one at every store if you need one.