By Sally A
It can be daunting when the time comes for your child to move from nappies to pants, but this does not have to be the case. These basic potty training tips should help to guide you through the process, but expect plenty of challenges along the way!
Is your child ready to be potty trained?
There is no definite rule as to the age that you should start potty training, but for most children, the transition starts somewhere between the ages of eighteen months and two years. However, some children take much longer than this, so do not panic if your child is in this age bracket, but is not yet ready to start potty training. It is important to wait until your child is ready to be potty trained, as forcing the issue will only end in tears.
What signs should you look out for?
If your child has regular bowel movements, they are probably ready to be potty trained. Other signs to look for are the ability to follow basic instructions, the ability to pull his or her pants up and down, an understanding of when he or she needs to use the toilet, and being able to spend three to four hours without going to the toilet.
Take it slow
Do not expect overnight success - it takes most children a long time to get to grips with potty training. While some can pick it up in a matter of days, it is far more normal for children to take months, or even years. The most important thing is to let your child move at their own pace.
Reward successes
Most children respond well to being praised or rewarded, so make the effort to let your child know that they are doing well by rewarding even the small successes. Avoid lavishing too much praise though, as this can be detrimental to your efforts. It can result in your child being scared of failing to live up to their previous accomplishments.
On a similar note, accidents are a perfectly normal part of potty training, and it is important that both you and your child do not feel that he or she is a failure because of them. It will take a certain time period for his or her bowel muscles to be able to effectively open and close his or her bladder or rectum.
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