Good to know
- In this step, it helps to set aside a few specific times each day for practice. Your child’s body will then gradually get used to that routine.
- Choose times that make sense for you to use the potty. For example, after waking up, before a meal, or before going outside. This way, the potty or toilet will become a normal part of your day.
- Would your child like to use the potty or the toilet more often? Of course they can.
- Does your child not want to practice right away at every opportunity? Then build up the practice sessions gradually. Start with one set time and expand that to three or four times a day.
- It helps many children when they see that their mom, dad, or other children in the family also go to the bathroom at set times. Point that out.
- For example, say: "We're about to eat. So everyone should go to the bathroom first."
- Or say: "Before you go to sleep, you can go to the potty one last time. Let's see if you can pee. Mommy (or Daddy) always goes to the bathroom before bed, too. And Grandma does, too. Really!"
Tips
- Pick specific times during your day. For example , after waking up, before dinner, or before you leave.
- Have other family members use the bathroom at set times as well. That way , your child will see how it works.
- Keep the potty training session calm and brief. Just sitting therefor a moment is enough. They don’t always have to pee or poop.
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