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Hi its Jan Faull again, remember me?
I’m the potty coach and author of the book Mommy, I have to go Potty. I’m
also a proud member of pull-ups training pants potty training partners. Last
time I talked about what you can do with your 6-12 month old to put him on
the path to potty training. This segment I’m going to give you some ideas
for what to do with your 12-18 month old.
Now if you recall your child will not
likely use the toilet independently until he is between 2 and 3 years old
but until then there’s lots you can do so when your child is mentally,
physically, and emotionally ready to use the toilet, she’ll be familiar and
interested to do so. So again when you use the toilet take your child with
you.
At 12 months your child is likely
pulling herself up and may even be walking around the bathroom. Since you’ll
be occupied on the toilet you’ll need to make sure that the bathroom is
child proofed which means that it is a safe place for your little one to
explore. With awkward tendencies to explore the bathroom your child becomes
familiar with it.
It’s another interesting room just
like the kitchen, living room and dining room for your child to get to know.
Now at 12-18 months your child will take a much more active role as you use
the toilet. He’ll be interested in unrolling the toilet paper and she may
want to try to flush the toilet. Your child may want to put his hands in the
toilet but of course this you won’t allow. Let your child do as much in the
bathroom as she can its all about becoming familiar and confident with the
toileting process.
Once you’re done using the toilet, set
your child on it. There is no need to take your child’s diaper or clothes
off simply hold your child in place on the toilet just for a few moments.
Say look at you your sitting on the toilet someday you’ll pee and poop
there. Watch your child smile. Afterwards when you wash your hands have your
child wash his hands too.
Allow your child to splash a bit at
the sink. Children love to play in water and relish the opportunity to do
so. By washing your Childs hand you instilled this important habit related
to good hygiene. Even if you only take your child once or twice a day into
the bathroom with you he’ll be learning a lot. Keep in mind that toddlers
are copy cats.
Copying you on the toilet lays the
ground work for success that will come later. For now it’s only about
practice but practice that will ease your child into toilet training when
the time is right. If you have more questions about potty training no matter
your child’s age go to
http:/www.pullups.com. Next time I’ll focus on the 18-24 month old
child. Until then have fun with your toddler. Bye for now from Jan Faull the
Potty Coach.
