So here are some tips on getting your child ready, as well as starting the process
1.Get a potty chair around their 1st birthday, this makes it less scary for them. They will see it sitting in the bathroom, or any other room you prefer and become comfortable with it.
2.Bring them in the bathroom with you when you go, tell them what you are doing,every single time. That way the words become familiar and they start to understand exactly what you are talking to them about.
3.Eventually after step 2 start to sit them on the potty while you are going or before bath time
4.Do not rush them force them or make them sit until they go. This scares them. This is an entirely new process to them. The world is big and new for quite a long time and rushing them can make the process a lot longer.
5. When they do go make sure to cheer them on and make it a really big deal. But, do not give them candy or anything else. Sure it might work for a little bit but eventually they get older and expect it every single time. I don't know about you but I don't get chocolate or a sticker when I go (laughs)
6. When you are at home, let them run around without anything on the bottom. This makes them less likely to have an accident. There is nothing to catch it. They want to go sit on the potty to empty.
7. Make sure to tell people about their potty accomplishments. They will feel really proud and excited.
8.Be patient. Every child does things at a different pace. Make this an exciting time, not a stressful one
(the potty pictured is the one we have for our daughter, it's simple. If my husband would of picked one out it would of sang and made flushing noises ;) )
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