Potty Training Tips

Would you like to learn some tips for potty training your child? Would like that advice to be from a person with experience of potty training over 300 children. I have trained children both in their own homes and in daycare centers.

I have potty trained over 300 children and all of these children have been potty trained before the age of two. I'm not saying you have to do it this early but will say that in my experience it is possible to potty train nearly every child before they reach the age of two.

There are many opinions around on this subject but few people will have trained as many children as I have in the last 25 years. both in daycare and in the home

5 potty training tips that can help you succeed

Start Early

Start putting your child on the potty early sometime between 12 & 18 months is good. This isn't to get him to do anything but to get him used to sitting on it. Once a child reaches the age of two he is at the "no" stage and often doesn't like anything new being introduced into his life without it being a battle.

Think how much money you could save if your child is potty trained at the age of two instead of three years of age.

Make a Decision

One of the most confusing things for your child is if you chop and change. Make a decision as what day you want to start toilet training and then do it. Don't start potty training for a couple of days and think that tomorrow's going to be a busy day so lets forget about it and put diapers on again. This will confuse your child and make potty training much more difficult.

Be Consistent

At whatever age you start be consistent in the way you potty train, this includes the words you use. Every member of your family and any other adult involved in caring for your child need to do and say the same things. Therefore decide before you start how you are going to undertake potty training your child and once this decision is made stick to it.

Praise & Reward

Use praise and rewards for success and never punishment for accidents. This can be more difficult if you tired or are having a very busy day. If you would like a free potty training chart to use as an incentive then I will give you one at the end of my potty training course. If you let your child choose their own stickers to put on the chart then this will be an added incentive to use the potty or toilet.

When not to start potty training

Never start potty training when there is going to be a big change or a very exciting time in your child's life. What may be a little change in your life may appear to be quite large to your child. Going on vacation, Christmas time, moving home or having someone visiting for a few days are all times when it would be advisable not to start toilet training your child.

Have you made the decision to start this process with your child or are you just thinking ahead?

Whatever stage you are at this is process has parent will face at some point in their child's life. Approach toilet training with confidence and not fear and you will succeed much quicker and with less stress.

And along the way there may be questions you would like answered by a friend and expert. I would like to offer you a free potty training course
As you journey through your life as a parent you may find that there are other tips or pieces of information you would be of interest and help you in your life as a parent.
Maureen is an English Nanny and Parenting Expert who has worked with parents and children for over 25 years.

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