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Potty training is such a huge hurdle on our parenting journey. It’s hard for the parents, but it’s just as difficult for our little ones. To go from going potty anytime and anywhere you want in a diaper to underwear training is probably really confusing for toddlers. And, the potty training age varies for each kid, so you never truly know when to begin.
With my oldest, Charlotte, I potty trained her when she was two and a half years old. She fully understood the concept of using a potty and was showing lots of signs that she was ready. I actually dreaded the process because we travel often and I was fearful of accidents on-the-go. She was very ready and I can’t recall any major accidents while out and about.
Now that I’m beginning the potty training process with my toddler, Kendall, I’m interested in learning about different potty training methods. Below, I’ve listed out some of the methods that I’ve found. I would love for you to list any tips you might have in the comments section below.
Naked Baby Boot Camp
For Charlotte, we used the “naked baby bootcamp” potty training method. It was summertime, so we let her run around naked for about three days (keeping furniture covered, of course). She spent the majority of her time outdoors and learned to potty in the grass like the dog. I kept the potty outside when we were in the backyard and brought it back in and kept it in the living room when we were inside. Keeping the potty ready and available made the process easier for her.
The concept of this potty training method is simple. Let your toddler run around naked, keep a potty nearby and encourage positive actions. It’s also a good idea to keep furniture covered.
The Training Pants Method
Get toddlers excited for potty training by transitioning them from diapers to Pampers Easy Ups. They look and feel like real underwear, but are disposable like a diaper. Emphasize the fact that the Easy-Ups are like “big kid panties or underwear” and try offering them as a gift like I did for Kendall.
The new Pampers Easy Ups designs became available in August 2016 and are equipped with a 360 degree stretchy waistband which gives toddlers a fit and feel just like real underwear. They tear off in a way that is easy for adults to handle, but not obvious for a toddler. Easy Ups are the only training underwear with Extra Absorb Channels™ which help keep our little ones dryer during the day and night. I’m also really loving the Dual Leak-Guard Barriers™ around the legs for preventing leaks.
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The Reward Method
Offering rewards for attempting to use the potty can actually go along with the other two potty training methods I shared above. I love to give my daughter one small candy each time she tries to use the potty. She usually ends up sitting on the potty longer while trying to eat her candy, which typically ends up in a successful potty visit.
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My tip is to use a reward system
When my son was potty training, he would follow his daddy to the restroom and it was so easy for him. This tip was suggested to us from a friend who had 4 boys. It worked great!
We have always found using a reward system works well.
Got to have lots of patience.
No kids so I've never had to deal with this. My guess would be lots of patience.
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My tip is to be consistent and don't give up, keep taking every 1/2 hr.
We tried the naked baby method with our son when we potty trained him 4 years ago. This came after trying everything else. He was 3 1/2 and hadn't potty trained yet. It worked like a charm.
I would say that consistence is key!
Patience, positive encouragement and consistency work for us so far!
We put big boy underwear over the pileups which makes him proud and he doesn't want those to get messy lol
We took our daughter every 30 minutes – 1 hour and put her on the potty, even if she told us she didn't have to go. We also just bit the bullet and put her in underwear (skipped pull ups for the most part), even during naps, and we had to change a few sheet sets but it was worth it! 🙂
For male children, throw some Cheerios into the potty and tell the boy to aim.
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My tips are to encourage and give rewards and being consistent with the kids when potty training.
I would just practice a lot of patience and offer small treats.
I could use some! My first son was easy. We placed crackers (yes full sized crackers because cheerios were just too small! ) into his potty and had him aim for it! My second son is a nightmare the concept od him being a big boy literally spins him into a fit while repeating "I'm a baby" soo I'm hoping patience is all I need!!
Patience and encouragement!
My tip is to make it fun. I took a photo and did voices of family members for encouragement. Kiddo laughed and wanted to go to the toilet!
Patience, stay consistant and use a reward system.
My tip is to have a routine and remain consistent with it.
my tip is to wait until your child is ready and then be consistent
I don't really have tips but I've heard that M&Ms work as rewards. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
Have patience, kids get there in their own time.
Bribes work great!
Don't rush into it. Wait for signs of readiness.
What works really depends on the personality of the child. Some would do better with a rewards system, and some would do better with the straight-to-underwear method. I'd suggest thinking about your child's personality to choose a method.
I've seen small treats work wonders!
I don't have a kid but the treat system worked with my dog…
Do not wear pull ups on your child unless you are going somewhere. If you keep them in underpants they will not like being wet and will start to want to go to the potty. But don't expect not to have accidents.
My potty training tip is to have a good reward system set in place with something you know your child would love to earn. My oldest grandson loved to get 1 M&M for each potty success and he trained very quickly.
Buy big boy or big girl underwear instead of something that absorbs moisture. My kids didn't like to be wet and they could feel it with underwear.
a small incentive helps and using a potty comfortable for your little and one they are not intimidated by
We put books by the potty, and go often through out the day and sit and read in hopes of something happening! 🙂 He loves to listen to stories, so he is always excited to go and listen to a story!
Sticker rewards work the best in my household.
My best potty training tip is to always reward them with a special treat aka M&Ms
I did naked baby boot camp and my tip is to ask them every half hour if they have to potty
My tip is to keep a calendar and add a sticker for every success. Give your child a reward for 7 successes in a row!
My potty training tips is to be consistent, have lots of patience and praise your baby often.
I don't think I have enough experience to give a good potty training tip! I will let you know in a year or so once my daughter is actually successfully there!
Just go for it & don't look back!
My tip for potty training is to take your little one to the bathroom every 2 hours, so they don't get distracted & forget to they need to go.
My tip is to not force it. If the little one is really not having it, stop and try again in a couple of weeks.
Celebrate potty training with your child in fact I threw a party for my daughter, it was a bye bye diapers party. She received a kids potty, pull-ups, a book called the potty book for girls and a toy. My best tip is give praise and a reward but be creative think a sticker, hand stamp etc
My best tip is reward and praise! With my daughter we did stickers and hugs and will do the same with my son! Trisha Burgess
My only tip is to wait until your child is ready, do not rush it.
Have lots of patience.
None yet – we have twin boys so I know we're in for a heckuva challenge!!
Be consistent & don't give up. Before you know it potty training will be a thing of the past 🙂
Just be patient and consistent is my only advice.
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I do think that all kids potty training in due time, but if you have a hunch that your child may be behind, talk to your doctor
The reward system works really well!
Be consistent and patient . Sometimes a sticker chart helps.
I used to put cheerios in the toilet for my boys to aim at.
With my first son, I found out about something called EC, its elimination communication, which simply I would take him to the potty when I felt he needed to go. It worked really well, he was never pressured, and he was fully potty trained before age 2, (hes 4 now and hasn't even had an accident since 2 day or night) and now with my daughter she just turned 14 months and I am starting EC. I loved using pull ups with my son, it really helped, we stayed with disposable even though with EC they recommend cloth (I dont feel like messing with cloth diapers) so we used a lot of pull ups ! Worked great!
the tip I have is rewards to work
Be consistant!
What worked(s) for me is using the sticker reward system. Once they potty in the potty 3 times they get to choose a reward!
My tip (that I learned through potty training) is not to stress. It puts stress on the child. Every child is different and will potty train in their own time.
Be consistent—even to the point where you schedule your own day accordingly.
Mary Beth Elderton
Be very patient and don't force the usual. I think most kid will tell you when they are ready to be potty trained. They know when they don't like to have a dirty diaper anymore.
Be consistant but do not push.
Just keep at it.
Having a routine is very important. Rewards work well but steer away from food as a reward.
i have noticed that there are now books for potty training! might be fun to read to kids to show them how important it is to go on the potty and grow out of diapers!
My advice is to make it fun! My son finally started this summer by simply using a calendar and stickers. He loved the prizes and we went often and let him get used to going in public places which can be scary!
The best tips I can provide is to have a lot of patience (and don't show your child if you are frustrated) and always use some type of reward system that is meaningful to your child.
My best tip is to not push them before they are ready! We tried to get my daughter to use the potty and she refused horribly. Then 6 months later she was very interested and potty training was a breeze!
I used M&Ms as a reward when my daughter went to the bathroom.Thank you for the chance 🙂
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I keep books and activities in the bathroom to encourage my little one to use the potty.
I keep books and activities in the bathroom to encourage my little one to use the potty.
My tip is to use a rewards system.
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