How to teach a child to the pot

Yesterday you were thinking: how do sick of diapers. And now it's finally time to teach the child to the pot, but he does not want to hear about it. What to do?

First of all, to adequately perceive what is happening. Unlikely to accustom the child to the pot can be easily and seamlessly. Along the way are inevitable successes and failures. It would be desirable to quickly overcome this stage, it usually turns out to be quite lengthy and takes several weeks to several months. To this period did not turn chronic stress, you need to follow 5 rules.

1. Do not force your child if he is not ready to go to pot. No need to force events. Of course, it is difficult, if around a lot of "sympathizers" of family members or babysitters. Signs of emotional and physical readiness to the pot:

* The ability to express in words what a diaper is wet or dirty
* Ability to independently lift and put on pants
* The ability to independently get in and get out of the pot.

Concerning the child's readiness is better to consult a pediatrician.

2. Note that the child may worry. Using the pot - one of the first serious cases, which instruct the child to perform independently. Little can experience the excitement, fear or frustration over this new assignment. It is important to understand the emotions of the child. Children respond better to the manifestations of love and support.

3. Do not expect miracles. Many parents expect that children quickly learn to use the potty. Typically, this happens to children older than 2 years, who themselves want to master this skill. At an early age learning process takes more time. No need to worry if the case unexpectedly delayed.

4. Turn the process into a game. It is important that the child belonged to the pot positively. You can invite him to choose a pot in the store, decorate it with paints or stickers. Encourage your child to sit on the toilet more often and rewards the child, even if he was not able to do in a pot is left empty.

5. Be patient and benevolent. The process of accustoming the child to the pot may be associated with feelings for both the child and parents. It requires a lot of time and effort, a large number of washing and cleaning. Sometimes the child loses the acquired skills. This is normal, especially if the child is upset, tired or frightened. In the case of "misses" you just need to remove the child and recalled that the next time to go into the pot.

Schooling the child to the pot may be difficult, but in any case can not shift all the responsibility on the child. If something does not work, you need to be condescending and in every way to give the child understand that you can see him (her) desire to learn to use the potty. Over time, the child necessarily changing diapers to regular panties.
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