Do’s And Don’ts of Potty Training a Toddler from a Mom Who Has Done It All
If you have been trying to potty train your toddler and are not succeeding, you are not failing as a Mom, you may be having a stubborn toddler...
If you have been trying to potty train your toddler and are not succeeding, you are not failing as a Mom, you may be having a stubborn toddler...
Blog Submitted by Poorvi Khare
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You have been trying to potty train your toddler for quite some time and are not getting any success. You see the internet flooded with stories about how some parents have potty trained their toddler in a weekend or within three days or so.
And here you are, 2 months into the process - tired, frustrated, and your toddler is nowhere near being potty trained! All you can think about is, “What am I doing wrong? Is my child a slow learner? Am I a bad MOM?”
Let me tell you, mommy, you are not alone. I have been there and I understand how hard it can be.
The very first time I tried to potty train my toddler was when he was 1.5 years old. I thought, there are so many kids who are already potty trained and are not even 2 years old. I would teach my son too. But it turned out to be a big mistake. My son was not ready and it was a hard few days for both of us.
My desire to make him learn almost made him fear to enter bathrooms or toilets. He is also one of the late talkers, so at that time he was unable to understand and say words like pee and potty. Thankfully, I stopped after realizing it's not going to work.
The second time, I started to potty train my toddler after he turned 2, and he was potty trained when he was 2.6 years old. It took my toddler 6 months to be completely potty trained. Yep, SIX LONG MONTHS of struggle with lots of tantrums, tears, and meltdowns (mostly mine!).
I know what you are going through, and I want to share a few things I learned, so that I can help to make potty training a little easier for you.
But first, let me tell you something before I go further,
Know When Your Child Is Ready For Potty Training
This is the very first thing you should be sure of while starting potty training. Here are a few signs to help you understand if your child is ready to be potty trained or not:
If your toddler is doing any of the above things, he or she is probably ready to be potty trained.
Here are a few potty training do's and don’ts you should know about:
Be patient and persistent Mommies, you will surely be successful in potty training your child!
What challenges did you face during potty training your toddler? Have more suggestions or questions? Do let me know in the comments section.
Poorvi Khare is a freelance writer and mommy blogger. She is an avid reader and a die-hard romantic at heart. You can find out more about Poorvi on her blog at Being Mommy & More where she writes about parenting and mom life.
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