Are You Afraid of Potty Training?

Potty Training a toddler can feel like such a daunting task.

All the what ifs… followed by the many trials and tribulations before you finally see the success of accomplishing an act that will liberate everyone in the family. Potty training helps to promote the essential sense of independence that all young children both need and desire.

The time to potty train your child depends on the child and the person, but most parents start thinking about it by the age of two.

Here are 10 certain signs that you should watch for as far as potty training readiness.

If you observe these signs then don’t be afraid. Empower yourself and toddler with a can do attitude.

1) Facial Expressions: This is universal and tells you all you need to do. If you see your child make regular faces when they are eliminating, start moving toward the bathroom and initiate steps to put it in the potty or at least be in the vicinity of where our waste goes.

2) Communication: Language development is important, but if your child has one – word statements or uses sign language for “wet” or “dry” “potty” or “go” then proceed.

3) Imitation: Does your child imitate you or use toys or animals to imitate bathroom behavior?

4) Dry like the desert: If your child can regularly stay dry for at least two hours, or wakes up dry after a nap then you are ready to start.

5) Neat: If your child dislikes dirty or wet diapers and communicates discomfort…listen. They are ready to move forward, don’t be afraid to help them.

6) Dresses independently: If your child can pull up elastic pants independently or with just a small bit of assistance, he is ready.

7) Approval: If your child seeks your approval then turn the task into potty training approval.

8) Social: If your child is aware he has wet pants and does not like this and feels embarrassed then it is time.

9) Timing: If your child is telling you I need to go #1 or #2 now then proceed to the toilet to model the expected outcome.

10) Desire: If your child is asking you to use a potty chair or wants to sit on the toilet at bath time, before or after rest time capitalize on the opportunity.

There is nothing to fear, but fear itself. Ditch those diapers and liberate your family and empower your toddler today.

Potty Training Power… AWAY!