Tips On Potty Training

Are you looking for tips on potty training? Well look no further, I've been there and done that - got the T-shirt and am now writing the web page!

No... all joking apart potty training for some parents can be a breeze, your toddler will just sail through the whole process. For others it will be a complete and utter nightmare, but don't worry! You can do it, and you can help your little angel to become diaper free! Here we go... A few tips on potty training.

• Potty training tip 1

  There is no definite potty training age. You don't have to have your toddler completely dry by the time she reaches 18 months old. The main thing to do is watch for the signs that she is ready to potty train - click here Click here to learn what those signs are. If you start to potty train before she's ready then you're just setting yourself up for a fall! So remember - No potty training age, just little signs that she's ready.

• Potty training tip 2

  Read some potty training books especially made for children together. I had a bear in the big blue house potty training book for my daughter - She loved it.

• Potty training tip 3

  Of all of the tips on potty training, this is the most obvious! Sing her praises every time she uses the potty. Lots of hugs and telling her how well she's done.

• Potty training tip 4

  Find a special potty that your child will just love to use. Musical pottys can be a big hit. You can also get pottys with a shape at the bottom, when your toddler does a wee, the shape will change to something different, maybe a star.

• Potty training tip 5

  Try using a sticker chart, you'll be amazed at how toddlers love stickers!

• Potty training tip 6

  Let your child chose some special pants, maybe with a fairytale or cartoon character they love. Winnie the pooh or Teletubbies for example, then when they wear them, tell them 'not to wet Winnie' or 'You have to keep Dipsy dry!'

• Potty training tip 7

  Another one of the great tips on potty training that my son just loved. After your toddler has used the potty, empty it into the toilet and then let them flush, kids just love flushing the loo. You can then make it fun to wash your hands together using some special soap.

• Potty training tip 8

  The most important tip of all is to keep it fun and relaxed. If your child has an accident and you show anger or frustration, she may get anxious about using the potty and you could end up back at square one. If she does have an accident just tell her " That would be better in the potty next time!" but say it in a kind way.

Some of the more basic tips on potty training

• Leave the potty around the room so your child can get used to it.
• Let her walk around with no nappy.
• Keep checking if she needs to use the potty.
• Encourage her to sit on the potty.
• Let her watch you use the toilet.

Potty training methods will vary from parent to parent. A method that works for one toddler may not work for another. If you would like to read some more tips on potty training methods then I have found two great books, take a look and see what you think. Potty training in 1 to 3 days and How to potty train your child in hours!

Remember Relax and keep it fun!

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