Potty talk: Teach your child the words that your family will use for things like toilet, stool, and urine. Tell him what he just did or the action you are taking such as, “Jacob just went poop,” or “Let’s change your dirty diaper.” Kids are smart. He will catch on quickly and start telling you when he goes or that he needs to be changed.
Soft stool: Make sure your child’s stools are soft. If he is constipated and his stool is hard, he won’t want to go in the potty because it hurts. He’ll hold onto his stool, making it larger, harder, and more painful, and potty training will not be successful.
See one, do one: Make a point of announcing when you need to go and let him watch you use the bathroom. Teach him to always wash his hands after.
Big or little potty: It’s up to you if you want to buy a smaller potty chair or just have a stool or toilet seat insert for him. Either way, it helps if he has something to push his feet against.
Fun and games: Make the time fun for him--read a story or sing a song. There are several good books about using the potty that will encourage him. Try not to scold him for not going or force him to sit there. It works much better if you praise his efforts, however small they are. Reward with positive words, big hugs, kisses, or a special potty song or dance.
Potty talk: Teach your child the words that your family will use
for things like toilet, stool, and urine. Tell him what he just did
or the action you are taking such as, “Jacob just went poop,” or
“Let’s change your...
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Dr. Tanya Remer Altmann answered:Potty talk: Teach your child the words that your family will use for things like toilet, stool, and urine. Tell him what he just did or the action you are taking such as, “Jacob just went poop,” or “Let’s change your dirty diaper.” Kids are smart. He will catch on quickly and start telling you when he goes or that he needs to be changed.
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