Potty Training Tips

  Potty training can be a challenging time for parents. POTTY TRAINING TIPS and the very successful for rewards are effective tools for parents. However, if your child appears to be constipated or straining during potty time with an audible obvious 'HNNNGG'! you could try offering him more water to drink or consult a feeding expert. Generally, when they are able to eat a well balanced meal of fruit, vegetables and cereals, constipation usually seldom happen.

More POTTY TRAINING TIPS:

• praise your child to encourage her to use the toilet and to acquaint her control and success as a pleasant experience.
• never scold when accidents happen. They will be toilet trained faster by praise and encouragement.
• promptly take your child to the toilet when she asks and never tell her to 'hold on' as that may not be possible.
• take her to the toilet just before bedtime.
• make sure toilet seats are secure and stable.
• Supervising your child when using public toilets is a must for her safety.

  If regression happens after a period of success, do not stress, just clean up the mess, reassure the child and wait for the next success. It is advisable not bring out the nappies again. Take spare clothes with you when going out. Speak to your Health Care Professional if in doubt or if concerned.