In this article we will be going over how to potty train stubborn boys and girls in a really cool way.
Are you struggling to train your child to use the toilet? As with anything else, some children find it harder to go to the bathroom than others. Children can be very stubborn, and when they choose to use a potty, they can often control it.
It is unfair to a toddler, and it will be very frustrating for both of you if you start toilet training before your child is ready. Toilet exercise time is not based on the age of your sister’s child, your friend’s child, or a child in church. All children reach essential milestones at different times, and this is entirely normal. The children’s age for toilet training is between 18 months and three years, sometimes a little older. If you find that your child knows when to go to the bathroom in a diaper and likes to hide behind a chair to do so, they are probably about to prepare for toilet training. Other signs include when you are asked to change or take off your dirty diaper.
Once you determine that your child is ready, you need to decide whether to practice in the potty or your regular toilet. The choice is yours and how your child performs best. You can get seats on the toilet, which makes it more convenient for a young child and a step to make it easier to access. When deciding on a toilet training item, be sure to bring your toddler with you to help them choose.
While it is possible, it rarely happens that a toddler does not have an accident after starting toilet training. Don’t be angry and think about what happened. Often, young children don’t want to stop what they do to potty and need to know that it is unacceptable. My son has been doing this for years. It’s also best to practice using the bathroom when the house is not busy. For example, it will be challenging to train a child to use the potty on a newborn’s arrival.
Provide a simple bonus system for using ceramics. Examples of this are posters on the calendar for every day they are out and about without incident, a piece of candy every time they successfully use the potty or a special day in the garden a week later with no accidents. Remember always to give your child plenty of encouragement. Love and praise are essential to toddlers and every child.
Start a Potty Training Plan
Because all adults and older children in your child’s life use the toilet, learning this process is something your child will expect to do. He or she may even look forward to it! However, without a consistent routine and lots of instructions, potty training can be challenging for your child to master. It is essential to be firm yet understanding as your child goes through this time of life.
Many parents find it helpful to make a diagram showing their child’s progress with potty training. Your child can help you make this colorful and display it either in the family bathroom or in the bedroom. Set simple goals in the beginning. For example, mark each time your child tells you he or she needs a one-star bath on the chart, and when your child collects ten stars, reward him with a small toy, travel to the park, and so on. Set more goals as your child learns to use the toilet – stars to stay dry overnight, stars to use the dish successfully, stars to remain clean all day, and so on.
It is essential to be consistent, even when it is difficult for you (for example, on a shopping day). Take the baby to the toilet often at the beginning and let him sit on the pot for at least 2 minutes. If he or she doesn’t have to leave, try again later. It may be a good idea to buy a pot seat for your child at home, as the toilet can be intimidating.
You might even consider moving this chair to his bedroom or carrying it with you when you travel. Also, be consistent with your praises. Your child needs to know that he has accomplished something every time the toilet is used successfully, even if it becomes routine. However, you are not used to rewarding your child for things they already know how to do. This will not encourage progress. For example, in the beginning, reward and praise your child for telling you that his diaper is dirty. Later, when he or she has posted knowledge of how to use the toilet, reward this behavior, but be sure to inform your child that soiling his or her diaper, even if he or she tells you, is no longer tolerated.
Following a routine is essential. There are many educational tools on the market to help you learn potty training techniques and many for your child. Remember that accidents are part of life, and your child can go through the potty training process very slowly. Establish a routine and reward your child for helping them learn to use the bathroom.
Tips on Potty Training Your Stubborn Toddler
Each child is prepared for toilet training at different ages. Training your baby to smell can be difficult and frustrating, especially if you feel pressured by external sources for your growing child to use the toilet. Here are some tips on how to prepare your child’s potty, as well as tips on whether or not your child is ready to be trained.
Look for signs of readiness.
Probably the best advice for potty training is to wait until your child shows signs that he is ready to use the toilet. If not, training may be useless. If the child does not feel the need to use the toilet and shows no signs of preparation, perhaps you should wait until these signs are apparent. Don’t feel pressured by friends or family to train your child before that.
Some signs of availability may include:
- An antipathy to having a wet diaper
- Your baby tells you when he is about to have a bowel movement
- Child is curious about the bathroom or toilet
- Your baby has regular bowel movements
Invite them to the bathroom when you go
When using the toilet alone, invite your child with you. Show them what you do and explain that here are the “big” boys or girls making the pot. Show them how to wash the toilet and let them try to clean. Some children may be frightened by the loud noise of cleaning the toilet, making them comfortable with it. Familiarizing them with the bathroom will help you prepare your child.
Use positive reinforcement
If your child uses the potty, reward him with praise and even a little delicacy, such as a sticker or cream. Positive reinforcement will lead the child to believe that going to the toilet is a good thing, leading to repeated behavior.
Accept accidents
Be aware that during potty training, many accidents will occur. If you accept this at first, you will find that you anticipate accidents, and you will not become so frustrated when it happens. When these accidents occur, notify the child that it is OK and encourage the child to use the toilet.
Keep in mind that eventually, your child will learn how to use the toilet and that training in your child’s potty will work at some point. Every child is different. Just be patient, and eventually, it will happen.
Staying Dry At Night – How to Prevent Bed-Wetting
Bed wetting is a surprisingly common problem in families, but it is a topic that is often avoided due to embarrassment.
Parents may feel that bed wetting is caused by a physical or psychological delay in their child or maybe a symptom of their failure as parents. Whatever the reason, it’s nothing to be ashamed of because bed wetting (medically invented “bed wetting”) is much more common than you might think.
Does age matter?
The reality is that every child matures at a different rate. Bladder control can be compared to a child learning to crawl or walk.
There may be a big difference between children, as it could go to 10 months, while the next takes up to 16 months to master the ability.
Statistically speaking, by the age of three and a half, two-thirds of all children are dry at night. So what’s the difference between a child who can control his bladder and one who can’t? In short, control of the muscles of the bladder and sphincter.
Why is it happening?
When you find that your child has watered the bed again, you may think it is because your young person has been too lazy to get up at night to use the toilet.
I also heard from convinced parents that bedwetting is attributed to the fact that their child has slept soundly. However, in reality, the problem may be that your children’s bladder is not mature enough to hold their urine overnight.
Even if your child does not need a diaper during the day, it does not mean that he is physically able to stay without diapers all night. The bladder is a cavity lined with a muscular wall.
For your baby to be dry at night, the bladder muscle needs to relax to allow more urine to build up while a small muscle (called a bladder sphincter) at the end of the bladder tightens. If the muscle does not relax and does not tighten, then your child will wet the bed.
There may be a psychological aspect that contributes to watering your child’s bed. If your child is going through a particularly rebellious period, you may find that they do not stay dry at night. Another reason could be explained in family history. If a parent or sibling has had the same problem, bed watering can be attributed to genetics.
Can I do something?
You mustn’t do much about wet sheets. You do not want your child to be self-aware or feel bad about themselves, which can further exacerbate the problem. Instead, try to stay positive and discuss the issue. Tell him that he will stay dry when he grows up a little and that many children his age will wet the bed.
Make sure you give a lot of praise if you happen to have a dry night. It may help to get into the routine of limiting evening drinks (especially soft drinks or hot chocolate because they contain caffeine).
Also, ask your child to use the toilet before bed. To prevent damage to the bed, use a plastic sheet and disposable diapers. If your child wants to try a diaper for one night, let him know that you enjoy it and encourage him to continue on this path.
What happens if peeing in the bed persists?
If your child is over six years old and still has problems wetting the bed, we recommend that you consult your doctor. There are medications and behavioral therapies available to help alleviate bedwetting. Your doctor may also be able to diagnose a primary medical condition (such as diabetes or an infection).
One tool your doctor may suggest is a bed peeing alarm. This device beeps when it senses moisture, waking a sleeping child who has begun to urinate. The premise is that it reminds the child to use the toilet where he will finish urinating. This unit is an alternative to medication, so that it might be worth a try.
The best advice for parents is to support their children. Imagine your low self-esteem caused by not being able to attend a night or a summer camp. Both social development and self-esteem can be affected. Mothers and fathers should talk to their children in their way to lessen humiliation and self-doubt.
