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Potty Training Toddlers - How to begin?Parents as we begin our voyage intopotty training toddlersthere are a lot of questions
that we ask. But do not worry yourself because there is no particular method to pottytraining toddlers. Just use those great parenting skills that we have and put them towork. Stay consistent and have a lot of patience; it is needed. Also if you have someonethere to help you ask...for help. Be Aware..some help that you get; hear, read...maynot always be helpful so have your own mind. Do not get me wrong advice is good butall advice is not at best. You be the Judge.
To begin potty training toddlers, first figure out if he or she is showing pottyreadiness by asking questions to yourself like:
*Do my toddler diapers or pull-ups stay dry for several hours?*Can my toddler walk steadily from room to room?*Can my toddler understand and use “pee-pee”, “poop”, # 1, or # 2 words?*Do my toddler urinate a large amount at one time or dribble during the day?*Do my toddler show an interest and is motivated by wearing genuine cotton “underwear”.*Does my toddler seem to understand that he or she is about to urinate? This issupported on verbal or facial expressions, postures, motions?*Does the child have the coordination needed to stoop and pick up in order tocomplete task?*Can my toddler somewhat pull training pants down and up?
After figuring out potty readiness…Now let’s take a look at your readiness….
*Truthfully know what signs of readiness your toddler shows. Is it enough to startthe process?*Know around the age that you will actually begin toilet training…*Is your daughter at least 18 months old or son at least 22 months old?*If both parents work - start on the weekend? Or do you need help?*Is there a family emergency or other major family situations? Because yourtoddler will require your attention right now.*Buy proper supplies that are needed; like training underwear, clean-up supplies,child-sized toilet or training chair, etc.
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Helpful Info....
Because bowel training generally occurs first, start when you see a steady pattern inyour toddlers’ bowel movements. The moment you notice signs of concentration andpushing, take the child to the bathroom and help him or her on the toilet so they canfinish. The next day, take the child to the toilet around the same time from the previousday. Be consistent and supportive until they recognize the need and take themselves.Begin in the bathroom with a very easy explanation to your toddler. Something in thenature of: “Tomorrow, we are going to learn how to use the toilet.”Show them the toiletor potty and let them know that this is what they will be using. Emphasize that you willhelp remind them to go.Go together…take your child in the bathroom with you and use words that are simple butrealistic, such as "look at mommy go potty" or "go to the toilet." Provide liquids to thechild on a regular basis, but monitor the amount of intake.Next day, take your toddler to the toilet as soon as he or she gets up. Stay relaxed and
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