Potty Training II: Tips
Part 2 of 2 part series
(See Part I - Is Your Child Ready)

Tips:

1. Be consistent. Once your toddler and you are ready for potty training go out of diapers completely. Doing away with diapers will reinforce potty training. Use underwear or potty training pants. Let your toddler pick out their own big boy or girl paints. Using specially design potty training pants will help with the headache during those times your toddler has accidents.
2. Use a child size potty seat in the main living area of the home at first, then move it to the bathroom. This way the potty seat is very convenient to where the toddler is most likely to be playing and spending time with the rest on the family. Most toddlers do not like to stop playing to take a long walk to the bathroom. When your toddler is a little more comfortable with the idea of using the potty, then move it to the bathroom.
3. Allow your toddler to train at his or her own pace. Don't say "I am potty training this week." It will always take a longer time to potty train than you expect. Putting a time expectation on potty training will only be disappointing if it takes longer than you planned. If you rush your toddler to train, he or she may very well resist you and the whole idea completely. Patience is the key to parenting a toddler.
4. Give your toddler lots of praise for their efforts in using the potty. Even if nothing happens, the attempt deserves a praise. You will find that praise and lots of it will make potty training enjoyable.
5. Don't shame or punish when your toddler has an accident. Accidents play a big role in potty training. The accident teaches the toddler wet association. Overlook accidents and see them as a plus in potty training.
6. Invite them in when you use the bathroom.
7. Dress them in clothes they can get out of quickly.
8. Teach them to wipe, pull up their pants, and wash their hands.
9. Appreciate when your toddler reports an "after the fact" in their diaper or training pants. This recognition of body signals is a step in the right direction.
10. Don't flush in the presence of your toddler if they have a fear or are upset by flushing the toilet.

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