Toilet Training Essentials

Toilet Training Essentials

Toilet training success will only be achieved by one making sure that they have the all the essential equipment and supplies needed before commencing the process. This is the top secret to of most toilet trainers. Ensuring that you have all the necessities needed eases this transition and also saves you time.

In this article we are going to review some of the most essential toilet training equipment and supplies to ensure that you and your toddler have a smooth sail as you embark on your transition from diapers to the real deal.

Potty Chair: These stand-alone potties are the impeccable size for petite learners and come in a variety of colors and are designed with familiar cartoon characters that your toddlers are bound to enjoy. A kid-size potty will be easier for your toddler to use and less intimidating than a traditional toilet, and it can be easily moved around the house if need be.

Seat Reducer or a potty seat:  These are much smaller and less expensive than the potty chairs; a seat reducer (or potty seat) is placed on top of a traditional toilet seat and reduces it to a child-friendly size. Seat reducers mostly have colorful designs and are accompanied with a padded cushion for added comfort. Most seat reducers have handles for easy removal and storage therefore they can be placed on top of the toilet and removed with a lot of ease.

Potty Stool: can either be made from a small plastic or wooden material and the stool will help your child get up on to a seat reducer or the potty seat and sit on the toilet. It also gives your child a sense of safety and stability, and can help get her in the right position for using the bathroom. The potty stool also comes in handy for lifting kids up to the sink and faucet level to wash their hands. Some potty chairs convert into or can be used as a stool to cut down on clutter in the bathroom.

Toilet Paper/Flushable Wipes: Toilet paper is one of the standard essentials in your loo, but pick up a pack or two of flushable wipes, which are similar to baby wipes but disintegrate more easily and are safer for plumbing. These wet wipes are softer than toilet tissue and more accustomed to your child, they make cleanup faster. Ensure that they are attuned with your plumbing.

Kid-Friendly washing Soap: Potty training also involves teaching good hygiene, so choosing a hand soap that will encourage post-potty hand washing comes in handy here. Instead of going for regular bar or liquid soap, consider stocking up on foaming soap. Toddlers will love the bubbles, and there are easy, inexpensive recipes online to make your own once you have the pump dispenser.

Comfortable Undies: Cool big-kid under wear will be key motivator in helping your child make the transition beyond diapers.  Excitement is key element to successful potty training. Consider taking your potty trainee to the store with you to pick out his first pack featuring different colors, patterns, characters, and themes.

Easy On-and-Off Pants: During those first few days, weeks, and months of potty training, avoid the rompers, overalls, and button-up pants and instead go for easy on-off pants and shorts with elastic waists. Avoid pants with zippers because they will need to be unzipped. Your child will still be learning the sensation of needing to go, so you don't want to waste any time with tricky clothes; you'll want to be able to get the pants off in the shortest time possible, by either you or your child. The aim is to train your child to be self-sufficient enough to take off her pants to use the bathroom, so choose a style that will be simple enough for her to manage.

Training pants: Training pants come in both disposable and reusable/washable styles and are designed to let your child feel wetness. This way, he knows when he's gone potty but the wetness is contained so it doesn't soak through clothes.

 
 Progress Chart: Using the potty is a whole new habit for your child, and it can help if she can see, record, and be reminded of her progress. A simple hand-drawn grid decorated by your child will work. The goal is to help her and you have a smooth transition. Hope that this article will be helpful and I wish you all the best.