Setting up home, baby and yourself for toilet training

Toilet Training does not happen all of a sudden. A lot of factors contribute to a successful routine for the bubby.
First and the most important important condition is to create a stress free important. As rightly pointed out Ammu's pediatrician, it is extremely important parents are free from any stress and commitments. Accepting the child for what she is crucial. Kids get trained anywhere between 1 year and 5 years. Keep trying.

Ensuring the general diet of the baby is full of wholesome and fiber rich  makes toilet training easier. Make sure she is hydrated well. As mom's wisdom , giving her a glass of warm water after each meal as well as before going to bed induces movements. Give her lots of fruits and salads.

Buy 2-3 packs of undies and prepare yourself for the clean ups and extra laundries. Training pants are great when you are on the move. Don't dress her on tight clothing . Use clothes that are easy to remove during accidents.

Getting a baby toilet seat and stool for her to climb up and sit in the toilet ensures a smooth transitioning from the nappies to the toilet. I am not a fan of potties as I feel it is better for her to encounter one change rather than two  i.e.from the nappy to the potty and then from potty to toilet.  Stools also help the baby the support when  she trying to poo.

Poo training sometimes more difficult than wee wee training. Bubby will cry and beg you for a nappy. If patience has not run out for the day, simply tell her the nappy is yucky and creates a lot of mess. When we were in this stage, Ammu's early child hood teacher simply pointed out a little fact, the pooh is not going to stay inside her forever, it will come out  in a day or 5 days. Simple hydrate well and give her a fibre rich food .Ammu  was constipated for 3 days, but when she did it first, she and I were so thrilled:)

Having bubby to sit on the toilet for more than 5 minutes is challenging. I was a witness to that. Little ray of sunshine was terrified of falling into the water. Boredom was another cause as her chores of rearranging the house, watching TV was interrupted. Having some toys or activities during this time is great. Ammu loved reading books and playing video games thus reducing her fright considerably.

It is also important to reap the benefits your great work during traveling. Having a potty seat with you ensures you can use the adult public toilets as well as creating a familiar a familiar environment. Sometimes when you are on the road, there may nor be toilets for miles. Training pants is great during this time.

Giving bubby rewards and lots of praise ensures the experience is joyful. Giving her praise for trying creates motivation. Giving her a sticker each time, for something successful make it rewarding. Finally promise her a toy of her choice on the day she and you feel, the task is achieved. Treating yourself is also great, because you were the teacher in the first place..lols. A kudos to your training skills.

Chad