2007-05-23 05:23:15 · 8 answers · asked by Alexandra B 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Pick a week and focus on potty training the whole time. Put your child in underwear, not a diaper. Increase their fluid intake, and sit them on the potty for a few minutes every hour. They will eventually go accidently and then you give them a big reward. If they start to go, or have an accident just change them, dont discipline, and continue on. Doing this in the summer works best because it's warmer and you can hang out outside alot.
2007-05-23 05:26:50 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well if you get started you need to put the child in pull ups and take them to the bathroom every 20 - 30 minutes. and before they eat or go to bed as well. this gets them on a schedule and helps them to know that if they need to go to the bathroom they can. Also praise them for going in the potty and let them know that they did good, of they go in the pull up then tell them that they should have gone in the potty but don't make them think that they are in trouble that will only make things worse. Time and Patience is the key but once you start DON'T STOP no matter what.
2007-05-23 05:30:29 · answer #2 · answered by miami_heat_69 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started out by buying a simple white potty that looked the closest to a regular toilet. No bells n' whistles. Then I got her the "Feel N Learn" pull-ups which are great because when they are wet, they feel wet to the child. Then we had a "sticker" program. I would put her potty in front of the toilet and we would both go potty together. Every time she was successful, she got a sticker that she placed on the bathroom cupboard beside her potty chair. That way she was able to see the rewards of her efforts. And I also made a big effort to praise her really dramatically! Then we'd both empty her potty into the toilet and wave and say "bye-bye peepees/poopoos, thanks for coming out!" She'd sometimes just sit on the chair and "pretend" to potty just so she'd get a sticker! But she quickly figured out that she needed to produce visible results... It took about 2 months. Then I took her shopping and let her pick out her own underwear (Dora). She was so happy to wear them and very, very proud. She had a few accidents but I never made a big deal out of them to her. It got tricky when we went out because it's important that as soon as said she had to potty, we had to pull over right away. I was sure NOT to fall back on the pullups just because we were out. It just prolongs the process. She was able to wear underwear during the day and a pullup at night. Then, eventually she lost the nightime pullup and I woke her at 2am and took her to the potty - every night for about a week. And then that was that.
Every child is different tho - the key is to make a big fuss when they go and not make a fuss if they don't. Good luck with it.
2007-05-24 01:02:27 · answer #3 · answered by turtlewoman2005 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I hear that the best way is to use the non-branded basic training pants. They have less absorbancy which will then make them want to use the potty rather than feel very soiled. My doctor recommended trying this to me, but I haven't tried it because I don't think that my son is really ready. Those Pull-Ups are just like a diaper and keep babies bottom dry, you want them to feel wet in order to potty train them.
2007-05-23 05:52:04 · answer #4 · answered by вєαυтìƒυℓ тяαɠєᗪγ™ 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I definitely agree about using underwear not diapers, or those pullups. I think that it should be uncomfortable when they have an accident so they realize it's not desirable to use their pants anymore.
For sure, much congratulations are necessary for successfully using the potty. Also, I used lukewarm water to clean up when he had an accident. Not a nice fun bath, just standing in the tub and splashing him with water. (Not cold water, and not a punishment, just not pleasant either. Not fun bonding time. Just quick cleaning time.)
I would carry him to the bathroom before I went to bed though every night. (Mine slept about 11 hours a night -- and couldn't make it thru without a pitstop.)
2007-05-23 05:35:08 · answer #5 · answered by Robin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I started potty traing my son at about 18 months. It started out slow, but persistence is the key! I let him run around naked. I put potty chairs in the main rooms of the house and since he was butt naked, he was more aware of his parts and when he had to go! It worked for us in less than 1 week he was cosistently using the potty!
2007-05-23 07:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by Rebecca K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Signs Your Toddler is Ready
To make toilet training a smoother process, make sure your child shows signs of readiness. The more signs of readiness your child displays, the easier the process will be for both of you. Your child is probably ready if he*
is able to help dress and undress himself.
is able to sit down and play quietly for about five minutes.
has bowel movements at regular times every day.
is able to remain dry for about two hours at a time.
has a name for urine and a name for a bowel movement.
desires independence.
If your child is facing stress from another situation, such as a new baby in the home or a change in daycare arrangements, it is better to start toilet training at a later time. Allow your child four to six weeks after such an event before beginning the training process.
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Best of luck to you!
2007-05-23 05:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by Renee B 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
put them on the potty in the morning as soon as they wake up and leave them thier until they have thier morining pee.. and clap enthusiastically when they peee. theyll get that this is what thier supposed to do. then tell them not to pee in their pants if they do
2007-05-23 05:27:11 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋