Potty Training Tips How to potty train
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Explain and show well: Talk your child through the process of urinating and defecating. Show him how to wipe, dispose of toilet tissue, flush the toilet, pull up the underwear, and wash his hands. You can even use potty training books such as Potty by Leslie Patricelli, A Potty for Me by Karen Katz, and Once upon a Potty by Alona Frankel. Potty training. What not to do Never force your child to use the potty or restrain her till she 'goes'. Don't get angry or punish your child if he soils his clothes. Explain to him that it's not a big deal and that next time, he should try to use the potty. Don't rush your toddler or compare him to others. Potty training tips Tell your child to use the potty whenever needed. Encourage him to sit on the potty patiently and give him a book to read while he waits. Praise her a lot and offer small rewards when she uses the potty successfully. Most children love to flush the toilet. As an incentive for potty training, you can tell your child to flush the toilet, but only if they 'go'. | ![]() |
Potty training is a complex and lengthy process and takes patience. If your child resists being potty trained, take a break and resume after a week. While some children can be trained at the age of 18 months and can learn it in a few weeks, others might start potty training at the age of three and take several months to learn. Be patient; it'll happen! |