{"id":4355,"date":"2021-05-31T13:06:17","date_gmt":"2021-05-31T10:06:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog?p=4355"},"modified":"2021-05-31T14:52:15","modified_gmt":"2021-05-31T11:52:15","slug":"toilet-training-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/toilet-training-step-by-step","title":{"rendered":"Toilet Training Step-By-Step: One Poop at a Time"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toilet training your child is going to be a journey, so you might as well make it a fun one!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-1-check-for-signs-of-readiness\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Check for signs of readiness<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child will begin to give you signs of readiness between the ages of 18 to 24 months. These signs will include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being aware of when they pee or poop in their diapers, and let you know about it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having fewer dirty and wet diapers. This shows that they have gained bladder and bowel control.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Showing an interest in your bathroom habits, and wanting to go to the bathroom with you.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to follow simple instructions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being able to undress themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"step-2-make-sure-the-timing-is-right-for-potty-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Make sure the timing is right for potty training<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want to start potty training your child when everyone is relaxed and has a consistent routine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the family is going through some type of transitional period, you might want to schedule potty training at a later date when things are more calm.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you have an established routine, it will be easier for you to fir potty training somewhere between that which will make it less stressful on you and your child.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-3-talk-about-potty-a-lot\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Talk about potty a lot<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By a lot we mean, you should be subtle bringing it as much as you can. You don\u2019t want to bring it up in a way that could potentially be pressurizing for the toddler.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid saying things along the lines of \u201cyou should learn how to use the potty now\u201d or \u201cgo use the potty\u201d.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can be stressful for the child and they may reject being toilet trained altogether.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk about potty in the context of how mommy and daddy, or any elder sibling does it. You can also read books about potty to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main point of talking about potty is to encourage the child and spark a sense of curiosity for using it themselves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-4-pick-the-right-potty\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Pick the right potty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are lots of different types of pottys out there, and there is a chance you will get overwhelmed with the options available.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to choosing a potty for your child, here are some things to decide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Potty seat or a separate potty? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A potty seat is appropriate for children who can reach the toilet. Parents also prefer to get a potty seat so the child gets used to using the toilet too. <\/span>You can get a stand-alone potty if your child has difficulties reaching the toilet. It will also give the child a sense of independence of having their own potty to use. You can put it next to your toilet, so your child will be encouraged to use it alongside you.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Level of comfort: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you buy a potty, it is important that you make your child sit on it to check if they are comfortable. <\/span>The height and rim of the potty should be the right size to ensure that your child can fit properly on it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fun and exciting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is better if you let your child choose what they want. Let them pick the one that has fun things going on, like ske lights and sounds. Remember, you want to make potty training as exciting as possible, and letting them choose a potty will help you do that.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ease of cleaning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since you will be cleaning up after, you will also want to make sure that the potty involves the least amount of work to clean.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Splash guards: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is specifically for boy toddlers, and it will help prevent any splashes when they are peeing.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"step-5-let-toddler-get-used-to-the-potty\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Let toddler get used to the potty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your child has gotten the potty of their choice, and they are excited to use it, the next thing to do is let them get used to it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You should show them how they should be sitting on it, so they know exactly how to use it later.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At this stage, we want them to get familiar with the potty even if they don\u2019t actually use it. You can encourage them to use it even if they are fully clothes and have their diapers on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let them get used to it for at least two days by doing some \u201cpretend potties\u201d, before you begin the actual potty training.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-6-show-them-what-to-do-after-toddler-uses-the-potty\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 6: Show them what to do after toddler uses the potty<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you begin showing them how to use the potty, you should also be teaching them how to\u00a0 wipe, flush and then wash their hands.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a stool in the bathroom, so the sink is accessible to them.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will learn better when you actually do everything with them, so they are able to mimic mom or dad or a sibling.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-7-set-up-a-reward-system-for-potty-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 7: Set up a reward system for potty training<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next thing you want to do is give them incentive to use the potty consistently. You can do this by having a reward system for every time they use the potty.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The rewards can be in the form of stickers, new pairs of fun underwear or their favorite snack.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This will encourage them to keep using the potty till they can at least use it on their own with little assistance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"step-8-be-patient-and-consistent-with-potty-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 8: Be patient and consistent with potty training<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potty training is a messy process, and it can sometimes take longer than you expected. But that is completely normal, and okay.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have to be as patient as you can, because it is also an entirely new thing that your child is learning.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your child will eventually learn how to use the potty on their own, but in the meantime, be gentle and encouraging and celebrate even the smallest wins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also important to be consistent and stick to your training till the end.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you feel like your child is not ready at this point in time to be potty trained, then it is okay to try again after a month or two.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Toilet training your child is going to be a journey, so you might as well make it a&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":4356,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[147],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4355"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4355"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4355\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4359,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4355\/revisions\/4359"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4356"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4355"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4355"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4355"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/invidyo.com\/blog\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=4355"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}