Things You'll Need:
- Toddler
- Toilet
- Time
- Determination
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Step 1
Show examples of you or your spouse using the toilet for both number 1 and 2. Try to exaggerate using facial emotions to show how pleasant it is to use it.
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Step 2
Get a potty training book with vivid colors and drawings that show a toddler using a toilet. The book should not have much words as it will detract from the pictures. It's like that old saying, a picture is worth a thousand words.
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Step 3
Remove diapers and have your toddler wear cotton underwear. After he/she has done once in the underwear, the unpleasant feeling of wet underwear will give him/her added incentive to go in the toilet the next time. Sometimes, the toddler may continue to do #2 in the underwear. In that case, take off the underwear and it should help to let the toddler know that there is nothing to catch the poop, and hence, he/she should go in the toilet.
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Step 4
It may not work for all toddlers, but you could also try incentives such as little prizes (e.g., stickers, lollipop, etc.) when he/she goes on the toilet. You can also keep a chart on the wall next to the toilet to let your little one know of his/her progress; for example, with 3 successful uses of the toilet, a prize is given.
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Step 5
To reinforce good behavior, alsways clearly praise the child whenever he/she uses the toilet. Clap, pat him/her on the back, and use words of praise and encouragement (e.g., good boy/girl, I'm so proud, etc.).
Comments
Traqqer said
on 10/28/2009 Obviously each parent takes a risk with whatever they do for their child. You just have to monitor your kids so that they don't become addicted to donuts. It all depends on each individual kids. I don't think you understand, so let may say this very clearly, not all kids are born the same. They will not all become addicted to mini powdered donuts.
mgregoir said
on 10/27/2009 My sister tried the treat method and before long my nephew associated going to the bathroom with mini powdered donuts. Now, I'm wondering if she's going to have a weight issue on her hands.
kim82600 said
on 10/8/2008 Thanks for the ideas!