Somewhere between 12 and 24 months, your daughter is prepared to ditch the diapers and put on her large girl panties. The average age is right around 18 months. This is a special moment for both parent and child. But it is important to keep in mind that potty training is a system, not a milestone. It will take time for your small girl to be fully trained. It may even be several years before they no longer has accidents at night.
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- Watch for signs of readiness. Your child may ask to have her diaper changed when wet or soiled. He may squat, grimace & grunt or go to a special spot in the room to eliminate. Healthy Children suggests that there's non-toilet-related signs that show your child is mature to potty train. These include the ability to follow simple directions & pull down her pants.
- Select the words you need to make use of for body parts & elimination. Select simple words that the child can pronounce.
- Purchase a potty stool. Make positive that the potty is short that your daughter's feet touch the floor while he is sitting. Check the stool & hinges for any sharp edges that might irritate or pinch her small bottom. If in doubt, check it out. Take your small with you when you buy the Stool Potty. Let her try them out while he is fully clothed.
- Show her how it is done. Dr. Sears suggests that parents capitalize on toddlers' desire to imitate adults. Show her how to sit on the potty, eliminate, wipe & flush. Describe what you are doing as you do it. You might say: Can you listen to that? Mommy is going pee pee in the massive potty & that is what it sounds like. Place a potty stool near the adult toilet so that he can go along with Mom.
- Watch for signs of imminent elimination. When he squats or goes to her area, say: Do you need to go pee pee or poo poo? Move the child to the potty stool & sit her down. If he's already eliminated in her diaper, put the waste in to the potty to show her that is where it belongs.
- Teach her how to wipe & wash. It is important to start teaching basic hygiene right along with potty training. For girls, this means teaching her how to wipe from front to back. This prevents feces from causing feminine infections. Use flushable wipes in lieu of toilet paper. These are more like the diaper wipes he is used to & ensures he is tidy. Your small ought to also learn the importance of hand washing every time he makes use of the potty.
- Select clothing for your child that is simple to remove & re-dress. This prevents accidents in the work of undressing.
- Praise her when he makes use of the potty successfully. Acknowledge her attempts, but save your praise for her success. Don't use disgrace or punishment when he fails. Healthy Children suggests that criticism or disgrace will only backfire & prolong the process of potty training.
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