Forget about looking for signs of readiness – when it comes to potty-training, your child is ready far earlier than you think. ‘I do believe that all kids are ready to be potty-trained both day and night, pee and poo, by the time they are 22 months old,’ says Lora Jensen, author of 3 Day Potty Training (and mom of six). Children are curious creatures and respond to potty-training with the right cues: teaching them to know their bodies, and getting rid of distractions and old methods. These are the three hacks you need to know if you – and your child – are ready to ditch the nappies.
Speak up
Sometimes your kid gets so wrapped up in playtime that they simply don’t realise they need to go potty. And since they’ve always had a built-in bathroom attached to them, they don’t know to say anything. Lora told ABC 6 that parents should continually remind them that they need to tell you they need a potty break. ‘Don’t ask them, just remind them about a potty break,’ she says. ‘If the child feels that they have control over the process, they’re not going to fight it.’
Ditch the distractions
Flipping the channel to Curious George may give you a minute to breathe, but it’s also derailing your efforts. Lora says to make sure the TV and cellphones are turned off. ‘It really means staying home and doing nothing. Just focusing all your time on that child for three days,’ says Jensen.
Toss your backup materials
Yep, it’s time for all of the nappies and pull-ups to go. Think of it as putting an end to any excuses that will lead to relying on old habits. And if you’re looking for proof that the method works, check out this rave review from a fan on Facebook.
Lora, used your method with my oldest son and it worked. Thought it was maybe just lucky. A year later I used it with…
Posted by 3 Day Potty Training on Thursday, July 17, 2014
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