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How do I go about Potty training twins?.
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- Choose a time to potty train when
nothing else significant is happening in your twins life’s for example
the arrival of a new baby or starting nursery.
- 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 twins will become confused. If your twins are going to relatives or to
nursery whilst you are potty training communicate your plan to them too so
your twins have consistency away from home too.
- Give your twins 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 twins. Sticker charts are good,
but think about how your twins are 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 twins.
- Make sure your twins are well
supported emotionally during potty training. Any change and new experiences
can be stressful for children, so always maintain a positive attitude towards
your twins and offer loads of encouragement and support.
- Do give a thought to clothing
when potty training - make it easy for your little ones to get their pants
up and down chose elasticated waists. Dungarees are hard enough for adults
to take off!
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