It's stating the obvious that boys and girls are different. Therefore
potty training boys is going to be a different experience from potty training girls. Even so, you should never lose sight of the individuality of your child.
Toilet training is an important milestone in your child's development. It's not something that can be rushed into. Planning for potty training boys will ensure that it's a happy and stress free experience for both parents and son.
Here are tips on getting ready for potty training toddlers boys. You could incorporate these pre-potty training tips into your son's routine from 12 months onwards.
Every time you change your son's diapers talk to him. Tell him want you are doing. Use words such pee, poo, wet, dry, wipe and wash. Repeated use of such words will help him understand the meaning of these words. When the time comes to using a potty he will then be able to understand your instructions better and training will be easier.
If it's within your comfort zone, allow your son to go with you to the bathroom. Again, you should describe what you are doing. Are you urinating, emptying your bowels or both? And remember, set a good example by always flushing and washing hands thoroughly. Of course, you are telling him about these actions as well. Tell your son that he will go to the bathroom too when he is bigger but he'll learn on a potty first. Potty training boys is usually easier if they have a male role model. If possible, it's good if a boy can go to the bathroom with dad or some other male that he knows well.
Start giving your son simple instructions. Obviously, to begin with you'll have to help him carry out these instructions. Soon, however he'll be able to understand, and carry out on his own an instruction such as "pick up teddy from the floor". Remember at this stage you're creating the building blocks for the actual potty training that will come later.
Every day set aside some time for story reading. You'll read whilst your son will sit on your lap. There will be times when he'll fidget or not listen to the story you're reading to him but you must persevere. However, soon he will learn to sit quietly and concentrate on the story being read. This is a very important lesson for a boy to learn. Potty training will not be very successful if your son can't sit still and concentrate for say five minutes at a time.
Encourage your child to be independent and do things for himself. Pulling up pants, pulling down pants, putting on hat and gloves etc. Yes, it takes much longer than if you were doing these tasks but it's vital he learns to do things for himself.
Every few months you should review what progress has been achieved following these tips. This will help you decide whether
potty training boys can begin in earnest.
But hold on a moment you now have to check whether your toddler is
emotionally ready for toilet training.
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Here's To Happy Potty Training Days
Penny Crane
Potty training boys usually begins later than girls. Research indicates girls usually
develop control of their bladder and bowel muscles earlier than boys.
However, it is important to remember each child is an individual. Potty training should not begin until the child is ready both physically and emotionally.
Before beginning potty training boys (or girls) it is important you lay down the foundations for success. Amongst other things this means teaching your child the words associated with using a potty. Words such as pee, poo, wet, dry. The best time to do this is when you are changing a diaper.
Happy Potty Training
Penny Crane
New parents are always under pressure. It used to center on the argument breast feeding or formula and cotton diapers or disposable. Now it seems there's a new pressure.
Natural Infant Hygiene says you should do away with diapers altogether. Yes, even for babies. And it does away with the need for potty training.
On my, you'd certainly have to be a calm, "nothing stresses me out" kind of parent to tackle this.
Young babies have no bladder or urinary control and it's not easy to know when they're "going to do it" that you'd be forever cleaning mess up. And I can't imagine how you cope when you're in the car, shopping, visiting friends and family.
I'm all for leading an environmentally considerate lifestyle but I think this a step too far for me.
Even though potty training boys can be a challenge I think I'll stick to a more conventional toilet training program.
Penny Crane
for advice on potty training boys
check this out of potty training his son certainly show that you need to keep your wits about you. This particular little boy liked to pee into the intake vent of the air conditioning/central heating unit.
Little boys seem to like to pee in the most unusual places. They certainly know how to cause embarrassment to their parents.
Whatever you do, don't laugh. That will only encourage them.
They need to be told in a firm yet gentle way that the potty is the only place to pee when they are at home.
Happy Potty Training Days
Penny Crane
For some top toilet training advice check out this
potty training tips article.
If you want potty training to be a happy experience for your child you must ensure your child does not suffer constipation. It's important you monitor the frequency and texture of the stools even if your child diet has not changed. Bowel movements can change when potty training begins as
this mother discovered.
The best way to ensure your child's bowel movements stay soft and regular is a diet rich in fruit and vegetables. This, of course, has many other health benefits too.
Happy Potty Training Days
Penny Crane
Find out how to take the stress out of potty training boys
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