Believe it or not but teaching your toddler to potty train does not have to be a big ordeal. That is if you let your child decide when he/she is ready to use the potty. It can be really easy to just assume your child is old enough to use the potty and then begin the training process and sometimes this work. However, many times this is not the case and parents are met with resistance, tears, and lots of accidents. So, if you really want to know how to teach your toddler to potty train then read the following tips. They should really help you deal with the whole potty training experience.

Hand Over the Power
What? Hand over the power, but you are the parent and you are in charge! Well, in most cases you are. But, when it comes to potty training you need to give the power to your child. The reason why is that he/she must be physically and emotionally ready to use the potty and if you pressure them before they are then you will be met with resistance. So, simply let your child know about the potty, even buy him a special one, and let him know that it is ready and waiting for him. Kids usually show interest in using the potty around two or three years old and if they know it is up to them then they might just start using it sooner rather than later.

Using cotton training pants is a good way to initiate the process without pressuring your child because then your toddler can learn the consequences of wetting his pants. Few kids enjoy being wet and allowing them to feel this wetness can jumpstart the potty training process.

Use a Reward System
Once your toddler shows interest in using the potty you need to take advantage of the situation and introduce him to the potty, flush, wiping, and everything that goes along with using the potty. Buy your child a special potty just for him and let him know that is where his poop and pee goes. Also, whenever he successfully uses the potty he will earn a reward. This reward will differ from child to child because some kids are pleased with a sticker while others may need a bigger prize. You will just have to see how your toddler responds to potty training and what kind of reward will work best!

Be Consistent
During the potty training process there will be days that you simply want to give up. However, dont fall into the trap. Your child is learning to use the potty and this process takes time and effort and a whole lot of patience on your part. So, always be consistent, always praise your child, and always make sure that you dont criticize your toddler for accidents. The whole potty training process can take a lot of self control on your part, but it will be worth it in the end.

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