Potty Chairs

Potty training can be one of the most frustrating child rearing times for parents. However, it’s important to approach this milestone with patience and consistency. Doing so will help make potty training less stressful for your child, likely helping him accomplish the task more quickly.

The key to potty training is consistency. By consistently working with your child, you’ll impress that going potty is an everyday occurrence, making them more willing to try and use the potty every time. To make it easier for both of you, there are some tools you can use.

A Potty Chair – Potty chairs are useful for several reasons. The first is that they are less intimidating to a small child than the regular toilet. Potty chairs are sized just right for your toddler, so that he can easily get on and off by himself. In addition, you can locate a potty chair anywhere in your home, which can help prevent accidents caused by not being able to get to the toilet in time. Keep your potty chair in the play room when your toddler is playing and right beside her bed at night and during nap time. Finally, potty chairs can be helpful because they may be more fun to use than the regular toilet. Let your toddler choose her own potty chair. There are musical potty chairs and chairs decorated with your toddler’s favorite characters. A Dora the Explorer potty chair might be great for your little girl, but you might choose a Thomas the Train potty chair for your son. Letting your child pick the chair himself gives him a feeling of control over the potty training situation, too.

A Reward – Positive reinforcement is the best way to accomplish potty training. Don’t respond negatively when your child has an accident. Instead, respond positively when he goes in the potty, including offering a reward each time he uses the potty. By choosing to reward the positive accomplishments without reacting negatively when things don’t go well, you’ll relieve any stress associated with training.

A Timer – It can be hard to remember to take your child to the toilet – for both of you. But, making a potty visit regularly, even if the child doesn’t think she needs to go, is one of he keys to success. So, when you and your child are at home, set a timer to remind you to take her to the potty. It will reduce the number of accidents and help your child learn the concept of recognizing when her body feels the need to go.

Potty training is an important milestone for your toddler. Using these tools can make it easier for both of you.