BabyChatter Baby Naming and General Baby Tips

Wednesday, March 07, 2007

Well, Potty Training... This is definitely something I haven't thought about in a while. It has been several years now since my son passed through this daunting stage. Just when you think your little one has mastered the whole potty thing, the accidents come. How you handle the accidents can sometimes determine how long you may end up in this stage.

Don't forget how smart your little one is! Someone once overheard two toddlers talking. One child asked "Why do you still wear pull ups?" The reply was simply "If I stop wearing pull ups, I'll have to stop playing to go to the bathroom". So with that being said, don't under estimate your child.

TIPS for accidents ( I hope this will helpful! ) Positive reinforcements - as hard as it will be, STAY POSITIVE!

"Next time let's get it in the potty"
"I see you went! We really need that in the potty." Make it a team effort.
"We are near SUCCESS! Let's clean up and try again."

Don't make the accident more important then actual use of the potty. If you response negatively, you will be reinforcing the accident opposed to your child making it to the potty and having success. Children need and want our attention and they will take the good or the bad.

Make sure your child cleans himself up. You want your child to feel in control even during accidents. The key to his success and having control.

I know it is easier said than done but by reinforcing success will happen, Success can be achieved!

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