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Potty Training

Potty Training. Toddlers. Georgia CTAE Resource Network Instructional Resources Office July 2009. Toilet Training. Babies can not be toilet trained because of lack of muscle control. When will my child be ready?. Girls usually train faster, around age 2. Boys are usually age 3.

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Potty Training

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  1. Potty Training Toddlers Georgia CTAE Resource Network Instructional Resources Office July 2009

  2. Toilet Training Babies can not be toilet trained because of lack of muscle control.

  3. When will my child be ready? Girls usually train faster, around age 2. Boys are usually age 3.

  4. Signs of readiness: • Curious about toilet • Stay dry longer • Takes diaper off • Ask to use toilet • Knows when diaper is wet or messy • Put things in containers • Wakes up dry

  5. Preparation before training: • Talk about the big day a couple of weeks in advance. • Explore the toilet – sit on it. • Let them observe siblings or parents • Buy a doll or let child teach doll steps. • Toilet seat

  6. Guidelines: • Buying underpants Let the child choose. Buy a lot. Training underwear is thicker. • Pull ups are another option.

  7. What about Accidents? • Probably WILL happen • LESS as a child grows older • You should EASE OFF pressure to train

  8. Hygiene: • Washing: must teach! Helps set a good habit for life. • Flushing: can be fun or scary • Wiping: Parent wipe first until child learns how – check often

  9. Night time control: • Comes later than daytime Is it OK for the child to wear diapers at night and during naps? Yes When child is waking up dry, it may be a good idea to ditch the diapers.

  10. Resistance: • 2 year old independence • Fear of failure • Physical problem called enuresis

  11. Regression: • It is common, especially when there is stress on the child or in the family • Could be caused from change in dynamics of family (birth of baby, vacation, moving, etc.) • Be patient and start over

  12. Other methods: • Targets • Cheerios • Musical toilets • Dolls • Sticker charts • Treats/rewards

  13. Do’s • Let child decide when to begin • Praise for successes • Be supportive, give praise, and encouragement • Respect child’s body and feelings

  14. Don’ts • Force child to sit for long time • Expect child to perform on cue • Train during times of stress • Scold or be upset by accidents or compare them with other children

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