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Can I have some Tips for successful potty training?.
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- Choose a time to potty
train when nothing else significant is happening in your toddler's life e.g.
the arrival of a new baby or starting nursery.
- Make sure you set a
plan of action. Try to make sure using the potty is an enjoyable experience,
think about how you can make the experience fun.
- Once you have decided
to start the potty training process, be consistent, do not change from your
plan or your child will become confused. If your child is going to relatives
or to nursery whilst you are potty training, communicate your plan to them
too so your child has consistency away from home too.
- Give your child tons
of praise for their potty training successes and have lots of patience with
their accidents! Think about how you are going to reward your child. Sticker
charts are good, but think about how your child is best motivated. Bear in
mind potty training really takes time and patience before you will see results.
- Being dry at night will
take longer, so do not put pressure on your child.
- Make sure your child
is well supported emotionally during potty training. Any change and new experiences
can be stressful for children, so always maintain a positive attitude towards
your child and offer loads of encouragement and support.
- Do give a thought to
clothing when potty training make it easier for your little one to get their
pants up and down chose elasticated waists. Dungarees are hard enough for
adults to take off!
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