Helping You Begin Toddlers Toilet Training

toddlers toilet training

The key to any toddlers toilet training success is to begin when she is ready. Some girls start as young as 18 months, while others may not reach that developmental stage until well into their fourth year. Luckily for parents of girls, they learn quite quickly; to potty train boys will take longer. There really is no point trying to get a head start on the process. Studies have shown that when parents try to potty train a child before she is physically or emotionally ready, the process takes longer to complete. You will arrive at your destination, which is the completion of potty training, no matter when you start.

To start your toddlers toilet training, buy her a kid-sized potty seat. She may also feel more secure on a kid-sized potty than a full-size toilet. Also available are adapters or training seats that will fit on top of your toilet seat. Just make sure it attaches firmly and feels comfortable and secure to her. If you choose an adapter to your full-size toilet, then you will need to remember to have a stool available so that she can climb on and off the seat any time she needs to go.

A good way to get ready to toilet train and to get your daughter focused on the benefits of being potty-trained is by taking her shopping to buy some pretty underwear or cloth training pants. Let her choose whichever kind she wants. Talk with her about the shopping trip ahead of time so she gets excited about the adventure. She will be pleased to be old enough to use the potty and wear underwear just like her mommy or sister.

Teaching your daughter how to wipe properly is one of the most important things you will need to do. Start by explaining to her that she needs to make sure she moves the toilet paper from front to back. This is especially important when she has a bowel movement to avoid spreading bacteria from feces to her urethra and vagina.

She will likely have a few accidents, but eventually she will go into her potty. This is the time to make a big fuss over her. Reward her with a big girl treat, such as watching a special video or getting an extra bedtime story to reinforce the idea that she has reached a significant milestone. Try not to make too big of a deal of every trip to the potty though or she may start to feel nervous and self-conscious with all that attention.

The more your daughter uses the potty chair, the better she will become. There are a few tips to remember about toilet training for success however, such as dressing her in easy to remove clothing, never punishing or demeaning her if she has an accident and by giving praise whenever it is appropriate. By the time your child is ready to say goodbye to diapers for good, she will have completed a big accomplishment. Acknowledge your toddlers toilet training achievement and reinforce her pride in her new skill.