Potty Training Tips

Potty training is a huge milestone in every child’s life. After spending the first two years of their life in nappies we are asking them to take their nappy off, pay attention to what goes on down there and get it in the potty/ toilet before it comes out. So why as parents do we expect this to be such an easy transition? It is very unlikely and the more prepared we are for this change the easier it will be.

Here are a few tips to try and make it all go smoother.

• Place a disposable bed sheet on their stroller before they sit down. You may still have to change their clothes if they have an accident but at least you won’t have a wet stroller.
• Give them lots of praise for their achievements such as using a reward chart.
• Try to start potty training at a time when you don’t need to leave the house for school runs or nursery trips.
• Buy lots of cheap knickers or pants that way it doesn’t matter if they are soiled they can just be thrown away.
• Potty training in the summer means they can around the house with little on making it easier to get on the potty in time.
• Children are likely to need the toilet after eating so try to get them to sit down at this point.
• Expect lots of accidents in their first couple of weeks and don’t give up going back into nappies can just confuse