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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
EARLY EDUCATION
SPONSORED CONTENT
10 POTTY
TRAINING
TIPS
Once you see that your child is ready to start learning
how to use the potty, these tips may help.
1.
Do not make your child sit on the toilet against her will. Instead,
show her how you sit on the toilet and explain to her what you’re
doing. Children learn by watching. You can also have her sit on the
potty seat and watch while you or one of her siblings uses the toilet.
2.
Establish a routine. For example, you can begin by having her
sit on the potty after waking up with a dry diaper or by having her sit
on the potty an hour after drinking lots of fluid. Only have her sit on
the potty for a few minutes a couple of times a day. Let her get off the
potty as soon as she wants.
3.
Try catching her in the act of pooping. Children often give clear
cues that they need to use the bathroom: their faces turn red and they
may grunt or squat. Many children tend to have a bowel movement
around the same time every day.
READY.
SET.
4.
Have your child sit on the potty 15 to 30 minutes after meals
to take advantage of the body’s natural tendency to have a bowel
movement after eating. This is called the gastro-colic reflex.
5.
Remove a bowel movement’s contents from your child’s diaper,
put it in the toilet and tell your child that poop goes in the potty.
6.
Make sure your child’s wardrobe is suitable for potty training.
Avoid overalls and onesies. Simple clothes are necessary at this stage
of training, and children who are potty training need to be able to
undress themselves.
7.
Some parents like to let their child spend some time during the
day without a diaper. If she urinates without wearing a diaper, she may
be more likely to feel what’s happening and express discomfort. If you
opt to keep your child’s bottom bare for a little while, keep the potty
close by, protect your rugs and be ready to clean up the mess.
8.
When your son is ready to start urinating standing up, have him
play target practice. Show him how to stand so that he can aim his
urine stream into the toilet. Some parents use things like cereal pieces
as a target for their little guys to hit.
GOddard! 9.
We help children explore and
discover their interests through
play in a safe environment. We
provide ample opportunities for
fun learning experiences,
promoting a lifelong love of
learning in literacy, science,
technology, engineering, arts and
mathematics. 10. Make sure all of your child’s caregivers, including babysitters,
Offer your child small rewards, such as stickers or time reading
with Mommy, every time he uses the toilet. You can also let him pick
out a few new pairs of big-boy underwear.
grandparents and teachers, follow the same routine and use the same
names for body parts and bathroom acts. Let them know how you’re
handling the issue and ask them to use the same approaches so your
child won’t become confused.
Just remember that toddlers will let you know when they’re ready.
If you’re torn about when to start the potty training process, let your
child be your guide.
This Industry Insight was written by Mark & Jennifer Rebstock.
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Prior to opening The Goddard School in Wexford, Mark
Rebstock was training manager for a national utility
company and Jennifer worked in early childhood education.
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