Potty Training

By Sarah White

Help your child do their business, like it's nobody's business.

 

Do you want to potty train your child, and yet you have no idea where to begin, let alone which method to use?

 

Are you unsure of if your child is even ready to become potty trained?

 

Alternatively, have you tried potty training your child in the past with no success, leaving both you and your child feeling frustrated?

 

As any parent would acknowledge, potty training can be a hassle, yet it's essential for the overall well-being of your child.

 

According to Erickson's theory of development, unsuccessful potty training may lead to negative psychological effects, including:

• Low self-esteem;
• Dependency on others;
• And insecurity, to name a few.

No parent would ever wish those things upon their child, especially if all it takes to avoid is to teach them one life-long skill.

 

While potty training may seem like a dreadful, time-staking task, there are different methods you can use to make the process successful, while also enjoyable.

 

In The Step-by-Step Plan to Teach Your Child to Use the Potty, you will discover:

 

• The three aspects of your child's developmental stage indicating they're ready to take on potty training
• A foolproof 5-step plan to make potty training a success, even if you've failed in the past
• Step-by-step guidance on the various potty training methods you can use based on your child's specific needs
• The surprising health benefit potty training poses to your child when they finally get rid of those bothersome diapers
• The common potty training mistake parents make, and how to avoid it in order to streamline the process
• How to know if your child is experiencing regression, as well as how to manage it without losing weeks of hard work
• The secret to potty training success without spending more than $100, no planning required

And much more.

 

By successfully potty training your child, not only will you be the proudest parent in the world, but your child will also gain a sense of independence and confidence.

 

Afterall, what parent wouldn't want to see their child's face light up in glee once they realize they've accomplished a new skill?

 

The money you save on diapers will also allow you to focus those savings elsewhere, such as your child's college fund, or even their dream birthday party.

 

Although you may be feeling overwhelmed and as if potty training is an impossible task to achieve, there is one crucial thing to remember:

 

You know your child best, and that understanding plays a huge role in going through the process together.

 

At one point or another, your child will have to learn potty training, and there's no better time to start than the present.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sarah White
• Release date: Mar 4, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215215999

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction:

Changes That Impact Potty Training

Successful Potty Training Promotes Independence

Questions Most Asked by Parents

Chapter 1: Are You as Parent Ready for this?

What to Expect

Self-Sufficiency vs. Doubts and Shame

Do’s and Don’ts for Success

Accidents Are Not a Big Deal

Allow Your Child to Express Readiness

Choose the Perfect Time to Potty Train

Clothes That Are Difficult to Manage

Don’t Get Involved Unnecessarily

External Pressures

Fears and Attachment a Child May Have

Force Triggers a Fear Reaction

Getting Angry When Accidents Happen

Negative vs. Positive Potty Talk

Never Set Deadlines

Separate Daytime and Nighttime Potty Training

School and Daycare Timetables

Each Child Is Unique

Check and Track Readiness Progress

Benefits of Potty Training for Your Child

Start of Healthy Habits

Health Benefits

Enhances Sibling Relationships

Development of Independence and Confidence

Opportunities to Learn New Things

Potty Training Benefits for You as the Parent

Saves Money

Going out and Taking Vacations Are Easier

Much Less Paraphernalia to Cart Around Everywhere

Benefits of Potty Training for the Environment

Landfills

Chemicals

Natural Resources

Potty Training Can Be Fun

Blowing Bubbles

Board Games

Boys Aiming Game

Explore the Bathroom

Magic Potty Trick

Potty Chair Decorating

Potty Training Apps

Potty Training Books

Potty Training Bundles/Sets

Potty Training Races

Potty Training Watch

Printable Charts and Stickers

Punch Cards for Rewards

Scavenger Hunts

Songs and Cheers

Teach a Favorite Toy to Go Potty

Seek and Find

Chapter 2: Misconceptions and Myths

It Is Harder to Train Boys Than Girls

Potty Training Cause Conflict Between Parent and Child

Toilet Training Must Be Done Between 18-24 Months

Will Dislike Dirty Diapers When Ready for Training

Will Show Interest in the Toilet When Ready to Train

Will Show Interest in Underwear When Ready to Train

No Need for Any Special Clothing

Once You Start Training, You Cannot Go Back

Putting a Child on the Potty Automatically Trains Them

A Child Learns Through Wearing Wet Diapers

Daycare Will Help With Potty Training

Early Potty Training Causes Physical and Psychological Damage

Daytime Trained Automatically Means Dry at Night

Potty Training Is a Matter of Discipline

Disposable Training Pants Prolong Potty Training

Chapter 3: Different Approaches, Same Results

Elimination Communication (0-6 Months)

Step 1: Monitor Your Baby’s Different Timings

Natural Timing

Common Potty Times (Transitions)

Diaper-Free Observation Time

Step 2: Get to Know Your Baby’s Signals and Body Language

Crawling or Moving Towards the Bathroom

Determined Moves to Get out of Seat

Fidgeting and Restless Movements

Frowning or a Look of Sudden Concentration

Grunting

Making Coughing Sounds

Passing Wind

Placing Their Hands Over Their Genitals

Pulling Faces

Restless When Breastfeedingx

Sudden Stillness

Restless While Sleeping

Step 3: Start Using Cue Sounds

Step 4: Let Your Intuition Guide You

Step 5: Babywearing

Step 6: Use an Open Diaper to Start

Step 7: Repeat

Advantages

Environmentally Friendly

Cost-Effective

Hygienic

Parent-Child Bonding

Habits

Early Start Means Early Finish

Diaper Rash and Infections

Disadvantages

Time Factor

Logistics

Isolation

Inconvenience

Messy Accidents

Child-Oriented Training (18-24 Months)

Step 1: Introduce the Potty

Step 2: Get Comfortable Fully Clothed

Step 3: Introduce Bare-Bottom Potty Sitting

Step 4: Reinforce Poops Goes in Potties

Step 5: Try to Catch Eliminations

Step 6: Introduce Diaper-Free Times

Step 7: Potty Resistance

Advantages

No Pressure

Easy to Fit Into Any Busy Schedule

Gradua

Very Few Accidents

Disadvantages

Very Time Consuming

Lacks Consistency

Deadlines Can Be Tricky

The Big Day Method (24-30 Months)

Step 1: Purchases in Preparation

Step 2: Potty Training Doll

Step 3: Party for the Potty Doll

Step 4: Increase Potty Sessions

Step 5: Potty Doll Accidents

Step 6: Repeat

Step 7: Celebrate Your Child’s Success

Advantages

Quick

Structured Method

Proven and Endorsed Method

Special Needs Children

Disadvantages

Child Preparedness

Illness

Constipation

Uncooperative Child

In-Depth Understanding of Method

Preparation

Parental Involvement

Bare Bottom and $75 Training (24 Months and Older)

Step 1: Clear Your Calendar for 3-5 Days

Step 2: Introduction to the Potty

Step 3: Naked and Free

Step 4: Accidents Will Happen

Step 5: Set Potty Alarms

Step 6: Be Available to Give a Helping Hand

Advantages

Simple

Great Method to Use During Summer

Very Little Planning and Preparation

Disadvantages

Very Messy

Not All Experts Agree

Expensive Furniture and Carpets

Going Potty When Wearing Clothes

Winters and Cold Climates

Chapter 4: Nighttime Potty Training

Day vs. Night Potty Training

When to Start

How Long Does This Phase Last?

Be Prepared

Bedwetting Alarm

Disposable Diapers

Extra Blankets/Duvets

Extra Sheets

Light Switch Extender

Pull up Training Pants

Waterproof Mattress Protectors

Disposable Sheet Liners

Tips and Tricks

Liquids

Lights

Bedtime Routine

Last Bathroom Stop

Bed Protection

Should you Wake Them, or Not?

Early Morning Wake up

Reward Chart

Chapter 5: Oh, for the Love of Poop!

Painful Poop

Position Them Right

Small Easy Steps

Step 1: Let Them Ask

Step 2: Take the Child to the Bathroom

Step 3: Must Be Done in the Bathroom

Step 4: Sit on Potty Wearing Diaper

Step 5: Cut a Sneaky Hole in the Diaper

Strategies

Interventions

Box of Bathroom Tricks

Be Their Example

Prevent Painful Stools

Fun With a Colorful Ladder and Seat

Nurture Feelings of Security

Incentives

Motivate With Rewards

Delay Flushing

Wave Goodbye

Your Pediatrician is Your Friend

Hold On, Keep Calm and Smile

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Regression

Accidents vs. Regression

Finding the Real Cause

Common Causes

Lack of Readiness

Too Busy Playing

Excitement

Group Activities

Distraction

Tiredness

Communication Problems

Physical Issues

Constipation and Diarrhea

Infections

Emotional and Psychological Triggers

New People

Changes in Routines

Perceived Lack of Attention

The Arrival of a New Sibling

A Public Accident

Social Changes Within the Family

Moving

Pressure From Parents

When to Call Your Pediatrician

How to Handle This Setback

Comfort Your Child

Fix What You Can

Never Punish

Eliminate Emotional Triggers Where Possible

Reinforce Basic Potty Training

Be Clear on Expectations

Potty Schedule

Rewards

Chapter 7: Children With Special Needs

Assessing Your Child’s Readiness

Determine Physical Ability

Assess Child’s Identification of Own Needs

Get Approval From Doctor

Equipment and Logistics

Recognize Potential Complexities

Evaluate Potential Complexities

Develop Methods to Train Your Child

Set up Schedule

Recognition of Needing the Toilet

Model Behavior for Your Child

Tailor Training to Your Child’s Specific Needs

Devices That Can Assist

Adaptations

Plan for Communication or Hearing Disabilities

Adjust Training for Emotional or Behavioral Needs

Accommodate Developmental and Intellectual Special Needs

Get Assistance

Consult With Your Child’s Doctors

Support Groups

Consult With a Mental Health Professional

Prepare Yourself

Your Expectations

Positive Attitude

Potty Training Steps to Follow for Different Special Needs

Visual Disabilities

Hearing Disabilities

Spinal Cord Injuries and Spina Bifida

Cerebral Palsy

Behavioral Disorders

Delayed Development Special Needs

Chapter 8: Potty Training Away From Home

Public Restrooms

Familiarize Your Child With Public Restrooms

Take Your Child Into the Stall With You

Noise Reduction

Use a Toilet Insert

Splash Guard

Visits to Family and Friends

Driving

Large Outdoor Events

Conclusion

References

INTRODUCTION

Encouraging a child means that one or more of the following critical life messages are coming through, either by word or by action: I believe in you, I trust you, I know you can handle this, you are listened to, you are cared for, you are very important to me.

By Barbara Coloroso

When the subject of potty training is raised, many new parents have loads of questions. This is made worse by everyone around them and every ‘expert’ on the internet bombarding them with what they feel are the right answers and the only way to go.

It is natural for parents to have questions, doubts, and fears as this is their precious child and they want only the very best for their little one. That is exactly why this book is necessary to enable parents to have factual information without myths and misconceptions. Parents have the right to facts and advice that is not based on what ‘someone said’ or some theories by psychologists or therapists without facts to back it up.

The most important fact that parents need to know and understand when going into potty training is that there are no rules that pertain to all children. Children are not cookie-cutter pop out creatures that came off an assembly line and do not come with an instruction manual for easy assembly and operation.

Each child is unique and develops differently and has specific needs that need to be addressed and understood. Yes, there are guidelines, but these are general and very generic guidelines to help parents get a broader idea of the developmental stages of children.