What is the right time frame for potty training?
In
a nutshell: we believe when you are ready! I know some parenting
experts may disagree with me, however I believe potty training can be
done like anything else, that’s why is called training. Unlike other
developmental milestones, kids are programmed with one-of-a-kind
schedules — some say it's crucial to let your child set the pace for
when to
start potty training,
and I attend to some degree, however I also believe it is crucial to
train your child as early as possible for several reasons:
· School
· Camps
· Play dates
· Development
· Savings
If your child is past eighteen months you can probably look for some of the following
potty-training
readiness signs:
1. Changing fewer wet diapers
Until
about eighteen months, kids pee so frequently that expecting them to
control their bladders is probably unrealistic. But a toddler who stays
dry for an hour or two at a stretch — and occasionally awakes without
wetness — is physically ready for potty training, however knowing that
practice makes perfect I suggest use the frequent potty breaks to teach
your child instead of changing diapers.
2. Your child's bowel movements are predictable
Whether
your child has a BM in the morning, after meals, or right before bed,
“a regular rhythm will help you anticipate when to pull out the potty —
and thus boost his likelihood of success” some experts say, however what
I say is use diet, rest and patience to get your child to have regular
BM as well as get the timing just right, after all do you have a BM at
the same time every day?
3. Your child broadcasts bodily functions
Some
children happily announce when a bowel movement is about to or through
less-verbal means — say, by retreating to a corner or producing a
preemptive grunt. No matter what the signal, if your child shows he's
aware of his body's functions, he's ready for potty training, and I have
some good news… your child did that the first time he/she had to pass a
BM or urine.
4. Your child despises dirty diapers
Every
time your child has a meal, the child needs to use the bathroom and
every time your child (as a baby mostly) cries because he/she is wet
they communicate with you and you have an opportunity to train, however
over time the child becomes desensitized and the diapers more absorbent.
By the time your child reaches toddler stage or preschool stage he/she
learn how to open the diaper and maybe even tell you they are dirty. As
you can see the child communicates at every stage, however the parent
needs to learn how to take initiative and start the training.
5. He or She is able to perform simple undressing
If you would like for your child to be independent at
potty training
when nature calls, the potty won't be of much use unless your child can
quickly yank down his trousers or underwear, and girls should be able
to pull up their skirts in a flash, however if your child is younger and
motor skills are still in development be of help, you will be glad you
did.
6. Your child understands bathroom lingo
Whether
you prefer kid-friendly jargon like "poop" and "pee" or formal
terminology like "defecate" and "urinate," your child's ready for potty
training if he understands and is able to use the family's words for
bathroom functions and any associated body parts.
7. Your child demands a live demonstration
If
your child has toileting on the brain, he'll want to see how the
experts do it. So don't be surprised if your little one follows you into
the bathroom to have a look.
Read the information and more on potty training tricks book:
Potty Train in Three Days & No Cry Potty Training Solution
Be Efficient With Potty Training Toddlers