Are you and your formerly angelic boy or girl struggling with diapers and potties? Are you just tired of cleaning up baby doughs every day? Are toilet-related tantrums taking the life out of you? If you’re giving a firm nod to these questions, then you’re probably in desperate need of potty training tips.
Potty training. Who knew these two little words could trigger so many different emotions in a parent? You certainly didn’t when you were still living the “fashionable” bachelor life. But now that this baby has entered your life, these two words inspire anticipation, fear, excitement, dread, and hope all at the same time. And she’s driving you crazy.
Let’s get to the point. Becoming a parent is one of the most beautiful and fulfilling things you can experience in life. But we need all the help and support we can get, especially when we’re new to the job. Here are some potty training tips to help turn potty training hell into sweet success.
- The Readiness Factor
- a family affair
Before you even start thinking about potty training your child, you need to make sure your child is ready. The basic signs are: being able to differentiate between a clean and dirty diaper, displaying discomfort when peeing/pooping and after that some level of bladder and bowel control and interest in bathroom habits. Some children start showing these signs at 18 months, others take much longer. Wait and be patient.
Make it a family effort. Ask your husband to teach your little one to potty “like a man.” He go shopping for cute children’s underpants with your daughter. Having mom and dad excited about this new stage in their life will encourage your child to be successful in it.