Real Mom Tips

Having a child in the family means that every day is a new learning curve and a new milestone is just one more thing to worry about.

There is no exact age when you start potty training but a child can show key signs himself that he is preparing himself to be potty trainged – a dry nappy is one of them.
Remember not to get ahead of yourself. A dry nappy is one thing, but attempting to change your baby’s toilet routine is quite another.

You can try to check your child, if he follows simply instructions, as this shows that he’s becoming more aware of things – Ask them to bring a nappy and to take the bottoms off before bathtime. Let them sit on the potty with the nappy on and give them a book to read or their favoutire toy. This way it won’t make the potty a scary or strange place for the child to be and they will get used to it slowly before actually using it.

Also you can take you child to the bathroom and explain that the toilet is like their potty. Explain that the wee goes down and you can both wave ‘bye’ to it as it is flushes away. This way the whole process would be more fun, more relaxed and less regimented.

Also keep telling your child that he’s like mummy now. It would make them feel all grown-up.

Whenever you decide you’re going to starts the potty training stick to it and don’t put yourself under pressure. You don’t have to rush into things and as any other thing a stressted, frustrated mother won’t help the situation. Do not worry that other children are rushing ahead – this is no competition. Your child will do it when he’s ready.