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My oldest was 20 months old when he threw a meltdown of epic proportions because I wouldn’t let him use the toilet. Being a first time parent, I had not expected potty training to start so early and certainly not so dramatically. I thought if we started around age 3 we were doing good. He wasn’t even 2. How was it possible we were at this stage? Needless to say, I was completely unprepared. I learned a lot from that first experience and, while I didn’t expect an early start again, I was much more prepared when it happened thanks to the lessons he taught me.
Patience is Key
This covers so much from the simple fact starting potty training and transitioning to underwear isn’t an overnight process to the many, many hours spent sitting in a bathroom reading books to your toddler. My kids love reading in general, but they both have this extra special attachment to reading in the bathroom during potty training. To the point I can’t get back up from sitting on the floor criss-cross applesauce in front of them and my voice is hoarse.
Positivity and Encouragement
You can’t shower a toddler with enough praises when they succeed in potty training. Even if it’s the tiniest success such as just telling you they need to go. Perhaps that moment ends in the diaper versus the toilet, but they have succeeded in hearing their body and understanding what it’s telling them.
With my son we had a small jar of candy in the bathroom and he’d get a piece with each success made in the toilet. As well as verbal cheering and “great job!” We haven’t started using candy yet this time, but we have started a potty chart again. These have been hits both times. Thankfully the love of stickers is still strong with toddlers making this a simple, easy reward.
Independence
The toddler “I did it!” phase and desire to master basic skills on their own is real. From getting dressed to using the potty, they want to be independent and do these things. Having the right tools helps. Since we spend much of our day downstairs, our half bathroom is outfitted with items to help with potty training. We have a potty seat beside the toilet so our daughter can get on and off by herself. There is a step stool in front of the sink so she can easily wash her own hands afterwards.
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At the end, the most important lesson I’ve learned through our potty training adventures is each child is different and will succeed in their own time.
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35 Comments
Great Tips! Definately need this for when I have kids 🙂
My boy was remarkably easy to potty train. I am not looking forward to training my daughter in a couple of years! His daycare was a huge help – I think his daycare provider really pushed for it more than we did. 🙂
use a potty the child is comfortable with and not intimidated with.
Do not start to early, be consistent and give rewards for a job well done!
For boys, use Cheerios as potty targets.
Consistency is key! We had to let me parents and sister know what was working when we potty trained so that if they had the kids, they could do the same things.
My tip is to be consistent. Don’t go back to diapers once you started to use potty
My tip is that every kid is different, make it fun and have patience.
My best potty training tip, do not try to force the issue. All children are different and it goes much easier when they are ready. 🙂
A potty training tip I think that’s important is having a good reward system that really excites your child. My oldest grandson loved earning 1 M&M for each potty success and it kept him motivated.
I’ve also known some moms who use a sticker calendar with some major rewards for achieving a milestone (like x times successfully in the toilet or no more than y accidents in a month or so). One mom I know has got a Doc McStuffins toy kit for her kiddo waiting on the mantle so it’s a reminder of the reward waiting at the end of the month. I have no idea if it’s a recommended strategy for potty training, but it sounded like a good idea to me.
I like to use a sticker reward chart.
My best potty training tip is to know the signs when your child is ready. Don’t force it.
Sticker reward system works great for us.
Using a reward system is helpful and being consistent.
Start potty training at a time when you do not have a lot else going on. Potty training needs your attention and it is less stressful on the child.
Lots of patience, a try a rewards system.
I use the reward system.
my tip is to stay consistent
A reward system is a great way to get kids motivated and involved.
Reward system works great!
Wait until they show some sort of interest. Forcing it will backfire. Also PRIZES PRIZES PRIZES
Get them excited about going to the potty and wait until they are ready.
Be patient. Forcing it will backfire. Also Prizes prizes prizes!
My best potty training tip – patience goes a long way!
My tip is to let the child choose their potty so they will be more excited to use it.
My tip is to offer lots of praise.
Stay consistent. Its hard and frustrating at times but it will pay off.
We have books by the potty chair, and many times through the day go and read a book in hopes that something will happen. He loves listening to stories, so he always wants to go and sit and listen to a book!
I say sometimes it is better to wait until they are truly ready. When Dustyn was ready it was so much easier.
My oldest was a late potty trainer (still under 3) but that was 5 years ago now so I feel like I have forgotten everything now that my youngest is showing signs that he wants to use the potty and he’s not quite a year! Thanks for posting, these tips should be helpful!
My Tip Is To Make It Fun, Use A Reward System.
The only tip I really have is to watch your child for signs that they are ready to potty train. My son was ready months after my daughter was. I struggled with him but he eventually did it when HE was ready.
My best potty training tip is to recognize the signs when your child is ready to potty train.
Have lots of patience, it;s a process, not a race.