Potty Training Tips That Work

Every parent has heard this, "Mommy, I went poopy." Or, "Mommy, I had an accident." Potty training can be a challenge. If you are struggling with training your child my suggestion is to be consistent and never give up. Here are some great potty tips.

If your child understands that he/she is supposed to go on the potty stop using training pants. Training pants like Pull Ups and Easy Ups are just as absorbent as diapers. If your child has an accident in them he will not learn what it really feels like to go potty in his pants. This will make potty training even harder and he will think it is ok to go in his pants. I call this being lazy. Once your child starts going on the potty regularly purchase some big kid underwear for him. Make sure you have plenty on hand so you can wash them out when your child has an accident.

Don't scold or spank your child when she has an accident. Your child's bladder is still growing stronger. It might take a while for your child to be able to hold it for an extended period of time. She needs to learn that it is okay to have an accident. When your child feels how "yucky" it is in her panties this will help her to learn that she should tell you when she has to go potty before the accident happens. Some toddlers get so busy playing that they forget. Tell your child that you are disappointed that she didn't tell you. If you scold or spank her she will just get scared. This will make potty training even more challenging.

Be consistent. Until your child tells you when he has to go potty make him sit on the potty after meals, before and after nap time and especially right when he gets up in the morning. It might take him a while to be able to tell when he has to go potty. Constantly putting him on the potty will help him learn what it feels like when his bladder is full. Make sure you let day care or your child's babysitter know how often you put him on the potty.

Never give up. Potty training is a long process. Some children don't get it until they are at least three. If you start your child after she starts walking, and you stick with it you will have an easier time and say goodbye to diapers sooner.

Ms. Talbert is a mother of three and editor of Healthy Moms- Parenting, Health, Pregnancy and Women's Issues. She lives in Sacramento, CA with her family.

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