Tips to Make Potty Training Easier!

If you're a parent you know one of the biggest nightmares is getting your child potty trained. Potty training should be one of the easiest things to do but in reality it is one of the hardest. That is why these tips are a great start for any parent that needs a little extra help in getting their child out of diapers permanently.

The first thing you want to do is make potty training your top priority. You can do this by clearing your schedule and setting a set time when you will more available to assist your youngster.

The second thing you want to do is be careful with your wording. Avoid using negative words because this will only make your child feel ashamed. Use words like pee-pee or poo-pee to explain to your child what they did and what they need to do.

Once you got a time set you need to explain to your child what you want them to do and let them know when she or he feels the need to go 'pee-pee' or 'poo-pee' that they should hold it in long enough for them to walk to the potty.

The potty is a whole different story. Most children are restless and do not wish to sit down on the potty so make the most of your time. If you have a child's potty chair place it in a room your child spends the most time in. By reading to your child or allowing your child watch TV it will make the potty time process go by a little quicker as well as put your child more at ease.

Some signs you know your child is ready for potty training is the length of time it takes them to wet or soil a diaper. If your child is sleeping through the night and waking up with a clean diaper the first thing you should do in the morning is set them on the potty. This will establish a routine for them as well as give them a chance to actually go potty in the potty.

Remember that your child is just that - a child. Do not force the issue. If your child has not gone to the bathroom after a few minutes than allow them to get off the potty. If this is the case one of the best ways to learn is by site. Take your child with you to the bathroom. By seeing you, or others, going to the bathroom it will give your child the understand that this is what he or she is suppose to do.

Another tip you can do is allow your child to assist you in getting him or her dress. By pulling up his or her training pants or underwear your child is quickly learning what is expected of him when going to the bathroom.

If your child just will not go you can try some of these old fashion tricks like turning on the faucet, the 'warm water' trick, or even place targets in the toilet. Targets are a good way to get a young boy to learn how to aim.

Remember the most important thing in potty training your child is praise. Let your child know he or she did a good thing and that you are proud of them. The more your praise your child the more they will want to do it again.