| Potting training is one event that everyone must go | | | | everything clearly so they understand as best as |
| through at some point in their life, often sooner than | | | | possible. Things like sleeping all night without wetting |
| later. First time parents may feel pressured when | | | | their diaper or Pull Up is a good sign that they are |
| facing this obstacle with their child but it really does not | | | | ready to start on the toilet. Make sure your little one |
| have to be a negative experience. Don't approach it | | | | understands that the sound of the toilet flushing isn't |
| with that frame of mind or you will be bound to fail. | | | | scary; it's just part of cleaning up. |
| There are many important things to keep in mind as | | | | Ease into potty training slowly rather than rushing it all |
| you go through this process. | | | | at once. Start off by having your child sit on the potty |
| Use some kind of system to reward your child for | | | | once or twice a day rather than every single time or |
| doing a good job on the potty. Something like stickers | | | | several times a time. Use things like Pull Ups to |
| is a good idea since it does not use treats or toys as | | | | encourage them to get out of their diapers. Sometimes |
| a bribe. Make sure to always praise your child too. | | | | it's enough of a novelty to make them want to go on |
| When they see how excited you get they will be | | | | the potty and wear big kid underwear. When it's time |
| encouraged to do such a great job every time. It's | | | | to go into cloth underwear only, it should be pretty |
| important to maintain a positive outlook throughout this | | | | clear to parents. |
| entire learning process. Children learn much quicker | | | | It's incredibly important to keep your patience during this |
| when supported by loving parents. | | | | journey through potty training. It won't be easy and |
| Try not to force your child into something if they just | | | | there will be accidents but don't make the big mistake |
| are not ready. Many parents make the mistake of | | | | of getting mad. Your child will not understand what |
| pressuring their young toddler to use the toilet. | | | | they are doing wrong and by getting mad you risk |
| However, too much pressure can have an adverse | | | | traumatizing them. A traumatized child is much harder |
| effect and you may wind up with a bed wetter. Take | | | | to potty train. Exhibit patience and understanding so |
| care to prod gently but don't keep pushing if your child | | | | that your child feels encouraged instead of bullied. |
| just doesn't seem ready yet. | | | | Once you go through the joys of potty training with |
| In most cases there will be clear signs that your child is | | | | your first child, it's easier to handle with your second. |
| ready to use the potty. Often they will begin to show | | | | Of course no two kids are the same but you will have |
| an interest in learning how it works. Be sure to explain | | | | gained some insight to the problems and solutions. |