subject: Toilet Training Toddlers Basics - Tips For Parents [print this page] Author: Jackie Rivers
In the rearing of a baby, there are situations that give relief to a mommy like their first steps, first words, losing their first tooth.
Nothing gives more happiness than the freedom from nappies , diapers - along with those gigantic changing tote bags that we tote everywhere. On the other hand, this freedom does not just come, it is acquired through the hard task of potty training.
Some considerable words of advice on different ways to go abouttoilet training toddlers and how to get a potty for your baby.
For starters it is best to start off the task with a lot of an even temper, devotedness and relaxation for your baby. Because many times your toddler will want to do what you want them to do. The biggest thing is that your kid will want to please you and therefore will do what you say.
It is upon you as the care-giver or trainer to patiently deal with your toddler, they can let go of their fears. Your toddler do not need to fear - of letting go of the safe and convenient way of doing their toilet.
Your toddler should be able to all the way trust you before they can allow you to toilet train them using the potty. Before you can earn this trust, you will definitely need to be strong and patient. {It may take just two months or even up to six months, its just unpredictable.
During toilet training toddlers this process is very unpredictable and may take up to 2 - 6 months.
Some helpful tips:
Potty Training Regression - not ready for toilet training. Sometimes your toddler do not want to learn to toilet train or does not take to the idea to kindly - PATIENCE - is a virtue - so there is nothing wrong with taking a break from potty training and resuming later when your toddler is ready. Regression is a sign of your toddler struggling - so please do not rush!! It may be best wait and to try again in a few weeks or months.
Potty Training Readiness - being ready for potty training. Your toddler will show signs of readiness - different toddlers have different starting time. Most parents are happy when they are able to get their child potty trained as soon as possible and many toddlers are not ready when their parent is. So when to start toilet training is not when parents want to start but it is up to your toddler.
Potty Training Toddlers Naked? Several parents would not think of considering their toddler to parade around the house naked - this may be easier for your toddler. And this can be a good potty training method
Cloth Training Pants or Regular Underwear - feeling wet is the best. As you may know from mentioned above this allows your toddler to feel wetness will help them learn better and they will not want to feel like that and may make an effort to going to the potty.
REMEMBER: Approach potty training only when your toddler is ready to start and make sure that you have the following:Love and Patience....
