Potty training has never been my favourite part of parenting, so anything that can help make it that little bit easier is a winner in my book.
We are right at the very start of our potty training journey with Max – gently introducing him to the potty, what happens and the right words, as well as showing him pants and explaining what his big brother and sister do in the bathroom. He will happily sit on the potty, and we have had a couple of wees on there – but more by luck than judgement. None the less, we have made a huge fuss of him when this has happened. The Thomas Potty Book has been a real help with these first steps. It has all Max’s favourite Thomas & Friends characters inside, with pictures explaining all about the potty training steps – wearing pants, using the toilet or potty and washing hands, as well as a page explaining that accidents will happen and that’s OK.
Alongside the Thomas Potty Book we have been using the Thomas & Friends Well Done Thomas Activity Book, which although not specifically targeted towards potty training works well for this purpose. It’s a reward chart book stuffed full of customisable charts, stickers and activities designed to encourage and reward good behaviour. We chose to use one of the star charts as a potty training aid, and every time Max sat on the potty we would give him a sticker – 2 if he managed to have a wee while he was there. We explained that once he reached the top of his chart he could have some sweets. He has loved using the chart, and proudly sticks his stars on himself – and tells anyone who will listen all about it!
We intend to take one of the Thomas & Friends reward charts into nursery so that they can continue with the same tactic, and hopefully it won’t be long before we can progress to pants.
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We haven’t quite started potty training yet so just been reading up on everyone else’s top tips 🙂
Take some time to find a proper routine for you & your toddler to start potty training!
let them go at their own pace
don’t panic if it takes longer than you anticipate, it will all fall into place………..eventually
I don’t have any tips yet- I’m going to be starting some time soon/when Sprog decides he’s ready!
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Don’t get to worked up about it all, let it happen at it’s own pace. Praise the good and let the not so good days slide.
Relax and dont stress out to much about it!
Don’t rush it just because your friends are doing it, watch for the signs that your children are ready.
dont pressurise them….. make it fun. Lots of stickers and praise for trying !!! 🙂 xx
i have none! caleb turned three last monday and he will not entertain the idea of using a potty at all! i need all the help i can get!
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Wait until they are ready.
Only start when they are ready, pushing it isn’t going to help.
Make it as fun as you can and lots of phrase
Be patient and take it at your toddler’s pace
Be patient, this is not something you can rush!
Do it at their pace x
have more than one potty, we bought 4 from the poundshop and had one in each room, preventing accidents by rushing, as there was always one handy whichever room we are in
dont rush them xx
Praise and encouragement for the child, as they all develop at their own pace.
Wait till they are ready x