Potty Training
Many children show signs of being ready for potty training between ages 18 and 24 months. However, others might not be ready until they're 3 years old. There's no rush. If you start too early, it might take longer to train your child. (Mayo-clinic Reference)
Signs your child is ready for potty training include:
Demonstrating an awareness of the need to eliminate, either by grunting, hiding, squatting, or going red in the face;
An absence of bowel movements at night; dry diapers for long periods of time (around 2 hours); urinating
Pulling at a wet or dirty diaper.
Hiding to pee or poop.
Showing Interest in others' use of the potty, or copying their behavior.
Having a dry diaper for a longer-than-usual time.
Awakening dry from a nap.
Potty Training Equipment and assistance for health care professionals.
If you see or MD see a delay in this area you can be referred to an Occupational therapist who can assist child and family on the daily skill.
Here are some Equipment recommend by our Occupational Therapist:
Stand-alone potties are the excellent size for little learners and are available in a variety of colors and familiar cartoon characters
Potty Training Chart Using the potty is a whole new habit for your child, and it can help if they can see, record, and be reminded of their progress.
Pretend play and story time: If your child is having trouble understanding the basic idea of going potty, is afraid of the potty, or is struggling to spend adequate time on the toilet, there is a wide variety of potty training books, movies, and toys to help the process seem more normal and less scary. Set aside one or two books or toys your kid will love.
Potty Training Essentials
Potty watch/timer- At the onset of potty training, you'll need to give your child frequent potty breaks, both to provide lots of practice opportunities and to prevent accidents. A potty watch or timer set at 20-minute intervals can deliver easy reminders to go to the toilet.
Nighttime potty training underpants
Protective mattress cover
Loose & Easy-to-remove clothing
Kid Friendly and fun Toilet Paper:
All remember to make potty training experience fun, do not ever force your child to sit on potty seat or any other play activities. Make sure your child is ready and is having fun during the experience!