7 Stages of Potty Training
by Danna Henderson
There are seven stages of potty training. They begin with showing signs of potty training readiness and conclude with being able to use the toilet away from home.
Signs of Readiness - The first stage of potty training begins when your child shows the following signs of potty training readiness:
- Expresses an interest in using the potty
- Irritated when diapers are wet
- Pull pants up and down by him or her self
- Stays dry for about two hours at a time
- Expresses the need to go potty (or indicate that he/she just has)
- Expresses an interest in cotton underwear
- Has predictable bowel movements
- Tries to imitate other family members
Introduction to the Idea of Potty Training – When your child shows a majority of the signs of potty training readiness, it’s time to introduce him to the concept of using the potty. This can be done by reading a potty training book as a bedtime story or watching a potty training video or DVD together. Purchase a potty chair and let your child watch you use the potty. Children will often imitate family members.
Sit On the Potty – When your child has been introduced to the concept of potty training, he will probably imitate family member and sit on his potty chair while you use the bathroom. This is a good time to teach good hygiene such as wiping and washing hands after using the potty.
Use the Potty Sometimes – Be sure to give your child plenty of liquids and take him to the potty every 30 minutes. This will help build muscle memory. The VibraLite watch can make potty training reminders fun for your child. The first time your child uses the potty, make a big deal of his huge accomplishment. A hug, encouraging words, or a small treat can be good motivational tools.
Use the Potty Alone – As your child gets more comfortable with the potty and his ability to control his bodily functions, he will go to the potty by himself. He will then come tell you about it. Again, this is a time for lots of praise and encouragement.
Transition to the Toilet – When your child is comfortable using his potty seat, it’s time to transition him to the toilet. Many children are afraid of falling in, so you may need to purchase a toilet seat adapter such as the Flip-N-Flush. This device reduces the size of the toilet hole, thereby making you child feel more secure.
Use Potty Away From Home - The last stage of potty training occurs when your child is able to use the potty away from home. Thankfully, there are many portable and disposable toilet seats available to keep your child from touching public toilet seats.
Some children breeze through the seven stages of potty training in a matter of weeks while other’s take several months. Your child’s progress depends on his or her stage of development, your potty training knowledge/actions, as well as the potty training products you have available.
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Danna Henderson
ZIP Baby
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About The Author
Danna Henderson started ZIP Baby in order to provide parents with comprehensive potty training information as well as a large variety of potty training products. For more information about potty training, visit http://www.zipbaby.com.
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Dyin' From Vacation
by Gary E. Anderson
From the book Spider’s Night on the Boom
by Gary E. Anderson
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My parents visited from Oregon this summer, and we saw more of Iowa than we'd seen in all the years since our own arrival. It was a perfect excuse to visit places we'd been meaning to see, but somehow had never gotten to. But the pace began to take a toll on my kids and yesterday my son began to complain. In my "philosophical father" voice, I said, "Just relax and enjoy yourself. We're on vacation."
"I can't," he lamented, "I'm DYING from vacation!"
I instantly flashed back to my own childhood, and I understood exactly what he was saying. There are times when every kid feels like he's dying from vac 
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Potty Training At Daycare and Preschool
by Danna Henderson
With 61% of children between the ages of birth and 6 years in daycare, it's important that parents work closely with their child's care professional while potty training. When you child is ready for potty training, the right potty training guidance and supplies can make all the difference.
Be Sure Your Child Is Ready – Before you begin potty training, make sure your child is ready. Your child should show the following signs of potty training readiness:
Expresses an interest in the potty
Tries to imitate family members
Stays dry for two hours
Express the need to go potty or indicates that he or she just has
Able to pull pants up and down
Irritated when diapers are wet
Expresses interest in c Potty Training At Daycare and Preschool
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10 Ways to Make Toilet Training Fun & Exciting
by Danna Henderson
Blue & Yellow Make Green - Put a few drops of blue food coloring in the toilet and show your child that the color turns green when he or she pees in the potty!
Toilet Targets - Purchase or make toilet targets to teach your child to aim.
Musical Potty Chair - Musical potty chairs, such as the Tinkle Toonz, play a tune when your child uses the potty!
Potty training Doll - Anatomically correct drink & wet dolls, such as the Corolle or Aquini dolls, help make toilet training fun and easy. This method is recommended by Dr. Phil.
Potty training Watch - Make potty time reminders fun and exciting with the VibraLite toilet training watch. The VibraLite watch, which comes in purple or blue, can be set to vibrate every 30 minutes as a fun 10 Ways to Make Toilet Training Fun & Exciting
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Prepare Your Child For Potty Training
by Danna Henderson
When your child shows most of the signs of potty training readiness, you can start introducing him to the idea.
Potty Training Books, Videos, & DVDs - Potty training books, videos, and DVDs provide a great opportunity to introduce the potty to your child. Read a book as a bedtime story or watch a video together. Your child will surely have questions and be delighted when he finds a potty chair of his own!
Potty Chair or Seat - As you begin introducing the potty to your child, be sure to put a potty chair in the bathroom. Children love to imitate other family members and your child will probably sit on it when he sees you use the bathroom. After watching a potty training video or reading a potty training story, your child will have a pre Prepare Your Child For Potty Training
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