Ideas for Potty Training

Did you know that there is a right way and a wrong way to potty train your toddler? Well there is believe it or not. Any parent can use some advice when their child is in this stage of their lives; I could have for sure.

Encourage, encourage, encourage is the most important thing to remember while you are trying to potty train your toddler. It is best of you stay focused on the positive rather then the negative. This is similar to potty training. You need to first get your toddler ready by getting your toddler used to the bathroom. When your toddler has come close encourage them by being positive some parents find it easier by having a sticker chart. Remember that there will be some accidents, but do not over react to this. If you happen to overreact about any accidents while trying to potty train you could make the whole process drag on longer then you would like.

It is a great idea to take your toddler with you when you go to the bathroom, this is because toddlers like to do everything that you do. When your toddler sees what you do in the bathroom they will also want to do it and feel more at ease when they try to go to the potty. Another idea is to use a stuffed animal or a doll and pretend that it is using the potty, some toddlers can learn from this also. Which is sometimes similar to training. Be sure that ever time that your toddler uses the potty and only of they do, reward them with praise, or stickers, whatever you have decided that the reward will be.

When you decide to potty train your toddler keep in mind that it needs to be done in a stress free enviroment. Also it needs to be done when your toddler is ready, not you. If your toddler does not potty train right away, they may not be ready. Give up on the idea for a few weeks then try again they may get it the second try. Unlike bathroom training sometimes. Remember that is important that you are never negative while you potty train your toddler, sooner or later they will learn how to do it.