Potty training before One


Potty training toddlers or kids younger than one year can be successfully accomplished if it is done with the right attitude, dedication and tolerance. It can be very difficult if a consistent routine is not followed to the max. Potty training is also accompanied with lots of instructions and patience is an obligatory if the parents and the caregivers want their child to master this life skill. At the same time, the parents and the caregivers ought to be firm and identify with the child’s need as he or she passes on this transition.

First and foremost it is always a good idea to have dialogue with the toddler before commencing on the potty training. It is always good to get him a small potty seat so as to familiarize her or himself with the potty. The usage of interactive potty training books and Dvds can come in handy as you introduce potty training to your toddler. Training the toddler on the importance of staying dry all day that put a stop to diaper rash can also be introduced at this stage.

 The use of potty charts and stickers are very positive motivational tools when potty training toddlers. The potty charts and stickers are readily available in stores. Parents and caregivers can also customize the charts and stickers to meet their toddlers and kids needs.  The potty charts are advantageous because the aide the toddlers in tracking their progress and it is also a clear cut way for the kids to show off their new earned skills to other members of the family. It is advisable to set goals for the toddlers that must be followed to the later. After an achieved goal it is good to reward the toddler with an incentive if there are no accidents on particular day.

Remaining consistent and positive will create an environment that will help the toddler learn how to be potty trained faster. Strictly sticking to a routine is also very important. A parent or caregiver can have a routine where they take their toddler to the potty at a certain interval and letting them sit there for about two minutes.  If at one time there is no bowel or bladder movement the routine should be repeated again and again until they get it right.

Potty training toddlers can be a very demanding task. Reward your child and always keep in mind that children need patience. Commend them for their hard work even if it is just sitting on the potty. To the kids it is a big attempt, and words of encouragement take them a long way. Steer clear of criticism at any cost; this will simply cripple your child's self confidence.

To successfully potty train your toddler, the parent or caregiver has to be sure of what to do or how to go about it. Potty training can be easy especially the parents or the caregivers are sure of what method to use. To be successful you need to put a few things into consideration. The following steps are needed to help make this transition process easier for the parents, caregivers and the toddlers
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The first step is to ensure that before you come to a decision to proceed with your child's potty training; your child is ready and willing. You will also need to ensure this in order to avoid any uncalled for complications for your child. After having established that your child is ready to be potty trained, there will be fewer problems if your child is on board and excited about the process from the start.


On the other hand, your child may not want to be potty trained immediately, should this happen, make sure that you only start when he or she wants to. If you pressure your child into doing the potty training process earlier than when he or she is ready to, you might end up only making the process unsuccessful instead of helping it turn into an effective and successful transition.

You need to be able to keep an eye on your child's routine and behavior during his or her training in order for you to be able to help him or her. Nonetheless, ensure that you begin your child's training when you are under little stress as possible, and when you feel that you are ready as well. The last thing that you should do in order to help the potty training process is to prepare all the essential equipment that you may need for the whole process. Preparing for it can help you visualize what to expect, giving you an opening to be able to study how you are going to handle each situation.

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