Here's what you can do
- Potty training starts at home. Daycare centers and child care providers usually follow the approach parents use at home.
- You can already let the childcare provider or childminder know that you’ve started taking the first steps toward potty training. But you don’t have to yet.
- Explain that you’re now trying to get your child interested in the potty and the toilet. For example, by talking about it, reading books, and showing them the potty.
- Also ask how they handle this at daycare or with the childminder. Do they have potty training books? Maybe they have some fun books or songs about it. That could help you at home, too.
- Together, you can agree on how to guide your child. For example, by using the same words or telling each other what signs you notice. That way, you’ll know what to expect from one another. That’s nice to know.
Tips
- Keep in mind that potty training starts at home. In steps 3 and 4, it’s important to consult with your daycare provider or childminder.
- Ask the childcare provider or childminder how they help children with potty training. Do theyhave any tips or fun books to recommend?
- Let us know when your child is ready for the next step.
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What You Need to Know
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