Potty Training

What can I say? This parenting skill is different with almost every child. Potty training can be very difficult if you don't have the patience, or the know how. If you are having trouble, don't fret, most parents do, including myself. The biggest question most parents want to know is at what age should I start potty training?



This varies, as toddlers have different progression rates. Sooner the better! Some parents start when their toddler starts walking at 11-14 months. Try and get them use to cloth underwear as soon as possible, the longer they are in diapers the more dependent your toddler will be on them. Cloth underwear will give your toddler the sensation of being wet, which they don't get by using diapers. Being wet is uncomfortable, which is what you want your toddler to feel. Once they feel this way it will be easier for you to direct them to the potty chair.



Try and keep your potty chair in one place as opposed to letting your toddler carry the chair wherever they want. Reason being is that you want to teach your toddler that there is a specific place to use the bathroom, that way the toddler understands that he/she has to find the appropriate place to go, it doesn't find them! Some parents find it useful to keep the potty chair next to the bathroom, this will get your toddler use to where they need to go once potty chair training is over.



There are several different techniques as to how to teach your toddler exactly how to go once they feel the urge. One proven method is by example, show your toddler how you use the restroom, toddlers are great imitators. This is just one method there are several others. A great guide to potty training is Dr. Wayne Jensen. He has done much research on the subject and has put together a training course to teach your toddler to be potty trained in 1 to 3 days. This will be worth your time to check this out. He even offers over $46.00 in free bonuses, and has a newsletter where you can email any question about potty training and receive an answer. For more info: click here.

What have you found effective? Let us know.