If you have been trying to encourage your child to go on the potty and they just won’t cooperate, don’t worry – you’re not alone! Some kids just don’t embrace the whole potty training experience. But there are some things you can do to help them along their way! (more…)
Nighttime potty training is more difficult because it depends on your toddler’s ability to hold the urine for an extended period of time and how deeply s/he sleeps. The urge to go may be difficult for them to notice when sleeping, so getting up in the middle of the night may not happen for them. (more…)
Constipation is most often a factor in belated bowel control. A child who cries, screams, or kicks when urged to use the potty may be doing so because of the discomfort or pain experienced due to constipation. In this case, it is not stubbornness, but fear (real or imagined), that is keeping the child from doing what you ask and holding back. Some even believe there can be an inherited tendency towards constipation. (more…)
Bowel control is often achieved before bladder control. Parents can usually tell when a bowel movement, or BM, is about to happen. When they suspect a BM is imminent, they can bring their child to the potty to see if the toddler is able to relieve themselves there. However, potty training is a very individual process, and some toddlers may achieve bladder control before bowel control. Ultimately, you’ll find what works best for your child. (more…)
The first step in the potty training process for your toddler is developing their control of their bladder. This is a challenging process, because accidents will happen and they always involve pee! (more…)
Your toddler’s readiness for potty training is the main consideration, but there are also some other suggestions we have as far as the time frame you should think about for toilet training. (more…)
Free standing potty chairs aren’t the only option for potty training. You can’t lug them around with you, and once you start, it’s important to have your child use the potty consistently. And, potty training shouldn’t make you a prisoner in your own home. Another type of toilet training device is a separate seat that fits over the regular toilet seat making it easier for your child to sit on the big potty. (more…)
There is a lot you can do to help your toddler get ready for potty training. Much can be said for actively ‘setting the stage’ well before you begin toilet training. Few children train themselves. They need to know what’s expected of them! They need and deserve your help and guidance. (more…)
