It is important to remember this is a natural transition and to stay CALM, here are our top tips :
1. Wait until they’re ready, try not to rush them.
Don’t put too much pressure on them…Wait until your child seems ready, they’ll show you signs by possibly being more discreet when they do need to go or by simply telling you they need the toilet or that they are wet.2. Let them go naked down below for a while in the beginning.
It makes it so much easier to go to the potty in the beginning and they were less likely to forget this way. It’s easier to do this in the summer when it’s warm so that they don’t get cold and it’s a good idea to pull up rugs etc in case of accidents so that it’s easier to just wipe the floor underneath.
3. Get the right potty training products beforehand.
You’ll need things like a potty, a step so that your child can get on and off of the toilet easily and can stand up at the sink to wash their hands. You can also get handy toddler training toilet seats, folding travel potty’s that are useful for when you go out and pull-ups for night time whilst your little one gets used to going to the toilet/potty during the day.
Don’t put too much pressure on them…Wait until your child seems ready, they’ll show you signs by possibly being more discreet when they do need to go or by simply telling you they need the toilet or that they are wet.2. Let them go naked down below for a while in the beginning.
It makes it so much easier to go to the potty in the beginning and they were less likely to forget this way. It’s easier to do this in the summer when it’s warm so that they don’t get cold and it’s a good idea to pull up rugs etc in case of accidents so that it’s easier to just wipe the floor underneath.
3. Get the right potty training products beforehand.
You’ll need things like a potty, a step so that your child can get on and off of the toilet easily and can stand up at the sink to wash their hands. You can also get handy toddler training toilet seats, folding travel potty’s that are useful for when you go out and pull-ups for night time whilst your little one gets used to going to the toilet/potty during the day.
4. Show and teach your child.
There are some great children’s books you can get which have a clear, informative and fun story with pictures in to teach little ones all about using the potty. It’s important to show your child how the potty is going to work and what the step and other new products are there for.
5. Don’t put too much pressure on them or yourself/don’t expect too much too soon.
Take potty training at a pace that suits you both, don’t stress about everyday needing to be a dry day. Don’t be afraid to use pull ups when you go out, they can still practise using the toilet with them on.
6. Lots and lots of praise.
Praise is really important for young children and especially so when they’re potty training. Encourage them to go to the potty or toilet just before bed each night and if they stay dry then show them their dry pull up/pants and explain how proud you are of them.
Praise is really important for young children and especially so when they’re potty training. Encourage them to go to the potty or toilet just before bed each night and if they stay dry then show them their dry pull up/pants and explain how proud you are of them.