Toilet Trainers

There are a few important milestones that come in the life of every parent and child. Letting go of the pacifier, learning to drink from a cup, sitting up straight, using potty trainers, and more.

Although the path to learning these may be rough for both, it is the day when the child learns to do it by himself where the joy lies! Today, there are so many fun accessories to motivate the child to accomplish these things. It doesn’t make the process so difficult for the parent either. One of the most concerning challenges for a parent is to potty train. Plus, if the parents are working, it is even painful. A lot of nannies and babysitters also refuse to take up the task themselves. The trick here is to start them young. The longer the child gets accustomed to not using the toilet, the more difficult it gets. So, buy a potty trainer.

Understanding the basics of toddler potty training

Any toilet training gets easier and faster to use when the baby is comfortable. Starting by teaching the baby to use the potty trainer at an early age of 9-12 months is an excellent time to start. The important thing here is not to connect the practice to something terrible. For example, don’t shout or belittle the child if he forgets to use the loo. Instead, it is essential to understand that it is going to be a long process. Don’t use words like ‘dirty’ or ‘bad’ to make him aware of what he/she has done. This will also require a bit of planning that you and your husband can take up together to train the child.

Comfort

Invest in comfortable and sturdy baby potty trainers that will last you long. A reliable one should be your target since the baby will get habituated to the one you introduce to him too. It is also a good idea to take his/her choices into consideration. For example, have them pick it out as per their favourite colours, cartoon characters etc. This way, they will feel a sense of comfort with it and try to use it whenever they need to go. A lot of parents also opt for a toilet seat reducer they can use on top of their regular commode. Depending on your child’s preference, you can choose accordingly.

Hygiene

Ensure they wipe the potty trainer before using it, flush, wash their hands with soap and use a towel to dry. Start teaching them the importance of environmental hygiene too. Try to use cloth napkins and hand towels that one can launder and reuse. Also, inculcate the habit of using the potty and then going for their bath. A lot of kids are unaware of when they need to go and thus end up messing with their pants. However, reminding them at least once every two hours will keep them alert and have them. You can find potty trainers in a range of options.

Patience

Be patient with your teaching methods. Understanding that this is a long process will help you not be too pushy. Even while you train your baby, keep him/her in nappies. A lot of parents also consider taking some time off to be with their children and help them. This is better done at a stretch than just a few hours after you get back home. Or, consider a long weekend when you can start training them. You can also ask other moms about tips that helped them. Try a potty trainer and potty training session for at least two months before considering another option.

Avoid distractions

Baby toilet training gets more comfortable with fewer distractions like handing them a phone or tablet to watch videos. However, a simple, non-distracting toy that they like may ease the process. You can also maintain a scoreboard of the times he/she used a potty trainer, and the more they do, the closer they come to a treat and so on. Depending on your child’s comfort level, some of them may like it when you’re around, while some won’t. So, choose accordingly, and as time passes by, try to let them be by themselves in the loo, so they get a habit of it.