Potty training of a child is one of the important stages in the upbringing of a baby. Some parents manage to do this quickly and easily, while others require more time, effort and patience.
Instructions
Step 1
Some parents are sure that the sooner they start potty training their son or daughter, the better. In fact, this is not always the case. The child must be ready for this procedure. It is not difficult to determine this. It's time to introduce the toddler to the pot if he already sits well, remains dry for 2-3 hours, his behavior can show or tell you what he needs to use the toilet, actively imitates adults.
Step 2
It is also important to choose the pot itself for the baby. The toddler should be comfortable to sit on it. It is not recommended to purchase musical and bright pots. Children often perceive them as a new toy.
Step 3
Introduce your child to the pot in stages. First, let us examine it, hold it in your hands. Place a doll or teddy bear on the pot. In a playful way, show what it is intended for. Then sit the baby down. The first few times dressed, and then - bare booty. During this process, the child can be shown a picture book or video, where it will be available to explain what the pot is for and how to use it.
Step 4
Try to plant the little one on the pot every half hour or hour. Especially catch the moments when the baby wants to use the toilet. Talk to your child, explain why you need to go to the potty. During this process, say the same sound. For example: "Ps-ps-ps" or "A-a-a". Soon, the child will perceive this sound as a signal for action. And it is quite possible that with the same sounds it will hint to you what he needs for the pot. Praise if the kid did the right thing. In no case do not scold if an "accident" has happened.
Step 5
Avoid disposable diapers in favor of regular knit or cotton panties. The child will be uncomfortable with dampness after urinating and will look for an alternative to pee to keep his pants dry.
Step 6
Also, experienced mothers are advised to change swimming trunks for children every half hour, even if they are dry. At the same time, each time explaining to the little one that wet pants need to be changed. And when he learns to go to the potty, he will not have to change so often. Over time, the child will get bored that his mother constantly distracts him from the games, and he himself will show or speak when he needs to go to the toilet.
Step 7
It is good if your child has a brother or sister 1-2 years older. Let the kid use their example to see how to use the toilet. Toddlers love to repeat all actions for those around them. Following them, he himself will begin to go to the pot.
Step 8
Typically, the baby begins to control the muscles of the intestines and urinary tract at 12-18 months. Therefore, it is believed that this age is the most optimal for potty training.
