Pregnancy And Baby Care Articles Potty Training

It is advisable to make an association between bowel movements and the potty by changing the child’s diaper in the bathroom itself. This helps to create a mental link in the child’s mind. You can also place the child on the potty at certain times during the day such as when he wakes up, after meals or before going to sleep. This will help to reinforce potty training for boys and girls. Recognizing the times during which the child needs to perform bowel movements will also help you to bring him to the potty in time. Some children may become alarmed at the sound of the toilet flush. Help him get over this by having him flush the toilet himself for a few times so that he becomes used to the sound. The child also needs to be comfortable with sitting on the potty and making him sit on it while fully clothed will help him to know what it feels like. He is also less likely to resist it in future. It also helps to have your child use a special name for bowel movements so that he can indicate his need to you easily, especially in public.

Another effective potty training tip is to give the child a prop while he is on the toilet. This allows him to perceive the activity as more likeable. You can have him read a book or play with a toy. Children are sometimes encouraged by the sound of water running in the tub or sink while they are on the potty. Teaching the child to use the potty at night is another important task. Keep a light on in the bathroom so that he is not afraid while walking towards the toilet. Parents can also use anatomically correct dolls to teach potty training. Remember that reward and praise are very encouraging and makes the child engage in the same behavior again.

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