Navigating the Twists & Turns of Potty Training
Potty training can be a real trip. It’s full of milestones, celebrations and detours. Just when you think you and your child have rounded a corner and mastered it, a small voice wakes you up in the night to say they’ve wet the bed. Don’t worry or get too discouraged — potty training takes time and you aren’t alone. Pull-Ups® is here to help with products and tips for making potty training easier for the whole family.
Put your toddler in the driver’s seat.
Before things get started, head to the store to let your toddler pick their own potty or potty seat. Getting them involved in choosing the perfect one can help build excitement and encourage their interest in potty training.
Reward every milestone.
Whether they remembered to flush, made it through the night dry, or went potty on their own, it’s important to recognize your toddler’s achievements. Kids love rewards, so celebrate with a treat, sticker, dance party, or even a call from their favorite Disney® character.
Make the journey fun.
Kids learn through play, so keep potty training entertaining. Start by getting a pair of fun training pants, like Pull-Ups® with Disney® designs exclusive to Sam’s Club. As motivation to stay dry, the Disney® character designs fade when wet. You can also get special books to read when they’re on the potty, make up fun potty songs together, or try interactive games and crafts. When out in public, you can even make finding toilets a game.
Routine pitstops.
Toddlers thrive when they have a schedule. Take your child to the bathroom every few hours to help train their body. To help avoid accidents in bed, have them use the potty right after waking up and right before bedtime.
Potty train at their speed.
Potty training is very personal, which means there’s no right way or age to do it. Take cues from your child and remember all kids progress at their own speed. Some are faster, some are slower, but on average it takes about eight months to potty train.
Bypass the frustrations.
Puddle of pee in the living room? Take a deep breath and avoid angry reactions toward inevitable accidents. Your toddler is learning, and responding negatively won’t help them learn any quicker. Instead, it can actually cause more setbacks.
Don’t forget: You’ve got this.
You know your toddler better than anyone else. Trust yourself through every twist and turn in the potty-training journey. Though you’re certain to hit bumps in the road, if you stay positive and focus on your child’s small wins it won’t be long before your diaper and training pants days are in the rearview mirror.
