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If you are having some problems patty training your toddler, you need to take a deep breath and remain calm. The potty training problems will only be short term and you will require some patience for a little while longer. Have a look at these 5 effective potty training tips.

Potty Training Tip 1

Even though it may seem your toddler is doing their best not to join in with your potty training lessons, fear not as they will soon pick it up. Yes, it is important that your toddler is potty trained but every child learns at a different speed. Be prepared to wait a little longer with the potty training if required but they will learn.

Potty Training Tip 2

Your toddler needs to experience discomfort. What do I mean by this? If you are frequently using diapers and ‘pull ups’, your kids will never know how uncomfortable it feels in wet clothes as diapers and ‘pull ups’ absorb any urine. Give them a chance to learn for themselves the horrible sensation of wet pants. They won’t like it and will soon realize what the potty is for.

Potty Training Tip 3

Try to use natural praise and encouragement instead of stickers when potty training. By doing this, your toddler will start to feel good about themselves and their self confidence will be boosted so much that potty training will become natural and less effort.

Potty Training Tip 4

This is more ‘hands on’ for your toddler. During potty training, if an accident occurs, ask your child to help with cleaning up. This may include changing bed sheets or washing their clothes. Whilst cleaning, explain (in a nice way) the situation and thank them for helping. Taking part in the clean up routine during potty training will have a positive impact on your toddler.

Potty Training Tip 5

Having your little one help with your small house work chores can make them feel more grown up. Try to make clearing up fun and remember to thank and praise them for helping. Remind them that this is what ‘grown ups’ do and they will feel a little more mature inside.

In turn, they will be eager to learn new skills and completing the potty training will be one of them.
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