Potty training is another part of the parenting journey that is especially unique to everyone.
It takes great patience and perseverance but can be a source of great frustration despite best intentions.
Generally, as a starting point, if you want to make potty training your child a little easier, then there are a few things you can try. First, you want to wait until your child is ready for potty training. Usually, this is between 2 and half years and 3 and half years, but it all depends on the child You will notice the signs that your child is ready, and you should try to choose a time when there are no other significant upheavals in your little one's routine. Also, be sure to consistently talk about the potty training well before the process starts so he or she is familiar with what will go on.
And though many a parent and expert will tell you to prepare yourself for a long process, according to Romper, there is a method you can use to have them successfully potted trained in just three days.
Laura Jenson, author of 3-Day Potty Training, explained that you should prepare to dedicate three full days to mastering this particular potty training technique. She says planning is key in order for this one to work; you should plan everything ahead of time including meals and other household tasks so you can focus on spending time with and bonding with your toddler.
And If you have older children, she suggests planning activities for them, so you can give your full attention and three days to the trainee.
So, on the first morning, right after your little one wakes up, she says you should change whatever nappy they're wearing and have them help by bidding it "bye-bye" - the action of this cements in what is the goal.
Next, have some over-size T-shirts to hand and for the three days let them roam around the house wearing just the t-shirt. Then explain that they won't be using their nappy any longer and if they do need the bathroom, they should use the potty instead.
Then, during breakfast, make sure that your toddler has an extra drink with their food and, afterwards, accompany them to the toilet in the hopes they'll be willing to give it a try.
Keep letting them know this if they ask for the nappy again, even if it doesn't necessarily sink in right away, just be patient - consistency, above all else, is key for this method.
You can go about your normal day but Jenson says mum and toddler shouldn't leave the house for the three day period - yes, you'll have a little cabin fever but it will be worth it if it works for you!
The trick, according to Jenson, is to make sure that you've constantly got plenty of liquids nearby (like a sip cup filled with water) and taking them to the toilet every 15 minutes throughout the day.
"As the day comes to a close, you shouldn't offer any drinks post-dinner and make one last bathroom stop before bed," she says. "And be aware that, as always, accidents will happen!"
Would you try this three-day method?
