Having a Baby

Toilet training for toddlers requires some special skills on the part of the trainer since children are sometimes stubborn and just refuse to follow instructions. Parents should arm themselves with a few tips on how to do it, so that they neither get mad at their children when they do not get it right or even think of giving up on them.

You should first begin by determining if your child is at the right age of being toilet-trained. There is no set age at which the training should begin, but if your child is over 12 months old, then this is a good time to begin. To be successful in the process, choose the words to use on your kid as far as the training process is concerned. Choose words that anyone can use without feeling embarrassed, or which your child will not feel embarrassed about. Avoid words like dirty, stinky or naughty.

Before you begin making your child use the toilet seat, start with a potty, which is a bowl shaped item on which the baby can sit and relieve, then show it how to empty it. A potty is easier for a child to use as it can just be placed on the floor- a level which the child can easily reach without straining. Potties come in many shapes and designs, and you can go for one that will make your child excited every time it has to use it.

To be able to train the child effectively, you need to read the signs and know when it is time for the baby to relieve himself. Your child could be giving you signs that it is time to use the toilet. For example, he could make a grunting sound, or make some facial expressions to show that he is uncomfortable. He could even stop doing what he was doing for a moment. This will be a good time to encourage your child to tell you what they want to do, either urinate or have a bowel movement. You can then walk him to the potty or toilet and help him relieve himself.

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Posted on November 21st, 2009 by admin
Filed under: Having a Baby