Wet diapers, uncontrolled peeing, refusal to use the potty… It’s back to school time, and you’re anxious because your child is not potty trained! The process of learning to be clean is often difficult for parents to manage. Let’s break it down.
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A few months ago, you enrolled your child in preschool for the start of a new phase in their life: schooling… but they are still not potty trained, and the school does not accept children in diapers! Throughout the summer, you tried everything to speed up their potty training, but nothing works, and the deadline for school is approaching rapidly. What to do? This period is often stressful for parents, as recounted by “World of Cleophis,” who expresses her anxiety about her daughter not being ready, finally clean, for the big day!
An important milestone for both parents and children
Potty training is an important step in a child’s development that you, as parents, are also eagerly anticipating… it’s one less chore, but also a significant expense that lightens the family budget. However, a multitude of questions crosses your mind: “When should I start potty training? How should I react if they categorically refuse the potty? Should I only let them wear diapers at night?…”
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First of all, know that there is no exact age for a child to become potty trained, as it depends on their ability to control themselves. It is only around 18 months that they will recognize if their organs are “full.” Then they learn to detect when they are about to pee. Finally, they reach the stage where they understand it’s time to go to the potty. This learning process happens naturally. Each child goes at their own pace, and it’s important not to rush them. Sometimes you need to be patient because your child will not become potty trained overnight. For some children, the learning process can extend until their 4th year.
How to facilitate and help your child become potty trained?
First, you may notice early signs that indicate your child is ready: their diaper is dry and clean for more than 2 hours, they know when their diaper is wet and let you know, they start to take off their diaper and head to the toilet on their own, they pull down their pants, they try to imitate you to go to the toilet, they know their body parts, they understand what the potty is for…
In any case, be prepared for accidents that are likely to be frequent. If your child categorically refuses to use the potty and insists on going on the carpet or in their diaper, here are some tips that may help speed up their potty training:
– Hang a “progress chart” in the bathroom: your child will enjoy sticking a sticker every day when they pee or poop. You can decide together on a reward when your child reaches a certain number of stickers.
– Put up a poster in the bathroom that summarizes the steps to follow in the form of fun and playful drawings.
– Don’t forget to place the potty in a location accessible to the child, and ensure that this space is welcoming to motivate them to go there.
Other alternatives can be used in addition to the potty: a toilet reducer fits directly onto the toilet seat and allows little ones to do their business like the big kids comfortably seated. Step stools, drawers, integrated handles, or featuring their favorite characters… brands have plenty of ideas to attract children to the toilet, here are a few examples:
Training pants, on the other hand, resemble traditional underwear and are easy to put on, allowing them to absorb any potential leaks from your child.
Unfortunately, there is no magic recipe! Above all, stay calm (as much as possible), do not punish or threaten your child; you must help, encourage, and build their confidence, as this will facilitate their learning!
For you, ParentsNOVAteurs, we have gathered 2 testimonies from moms who share how they experienced their child’s potty training. An experience often filled with hurdles and stress!
– This mom recounts the long journey of her “Minibout” before their first victory: peeing in the potty.
– Cranemou humorously recounts her daughter’s refusal to use the potty, just 6 days before school starts!
And you? How do you help your child become potty trained? How did you approach this milestone? What are your tips and advice? What difficulties did you encounter? What method worked best with your child?