Page 24 - Baby Society Magazine Issue 32

4 TIPS FOR POTTY TRAINING SUCCESS
The warmer months of summer are a much easier time to begin potty training little ones. Hot weather means fewer layers to shed when kiddo feels the need to dash to the potty
Here are some tips from bblüv to make potty training a snap!
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START WHEN THEY ARE READY
Yes, life is easier when kids know how to go to the toilet independently, but it’s important not to rush them into potty training. If a child isn’t ready, you could actually delay their ability to potty train or, worse, cause voiding issues like constipation. It can become a real power struggle with a child, where they exert their power by refusing to go in the toilet. So while you might be eager to get them out of the diapers and into preschool, pushing your child to potty train will only end in frustration — for both of you!
Emotional readiness is also a factor: if they don’t show any interest in potty training, despite you showing them what it’s all about, don’t force it. When they start telling you that they need to go, it’s a sign that it’s time to pull out the training seat you bought ages ago!
Typically, most kids are ready to start training around age 2 and fully trained by age 4. This varies tremendously by child, however, so don’t get stuck on those numbers.
How do you know when a child is physically ready to begin potty training?
They can walk to and sit on a potty or potty chair independently. They can pull their own diaper down.
They are dry for a couple of hours at a time.
DID YOU KNOW THAT THE AVERAGE BABY WILL GO THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 1,200 - 3,000 DIAPERS IN A YEAR? THINK ABOUT THE SAVINGS OF POTTY TRAINING, TO SAY NOTHING OF THE LANDFILL, IF YOU’RE USING DISPOSABLES.