Is your child ready?
1. Expresses interest in coming into the bathroom with you
to find out what goes on there and perhaps even sits on the toilet herself.
2. Understands what the toilet is for and what it means to have
a wet or dirty diaper. If she also shows a preference for being clean and dry, fussing when she's wet, pulling off a dirty diaper, or asking to be changed; all the better!
3. Knows the words for urinating and having a bowel movement
(The Patch uses “stinky” & “tinkle”)
4. Can stay dry for at least two hours at a time.
5. Has regular bowel movements with soft, formed stools.
6. Can and will follow simple directions, such as those for washing hands.
7. Can help pull pants up and down on their own.
8. Seems to recognize ahead of time that she's about to go, and can tell you before it happens. (Many youngsters will squat, leave the room, or get "the look" before having a bowel movement.)
9. Is in a willing, receptive mood and isn't going through any major transitions (like adjusting to a new sibling or school).
10. Demonstrates a desire for independence (for example, wants to be a "big girl" and do things for herself) -- or, better yet, shows a specific desire to use the toilet like mommy and daddy do!
If your child meets most of these criteria, she's ready to try. If not, wait a month or two and reevaluate.
With 3 Pumpkins potty training and 3-4 more joining the ranks soon, I have had to reevaluate my policies regarding potty training. I have chatted with several other daycare providers and also done some research of my own to see what is the best way to keep everyone safe from spreading germs as much as possible while in the training stages. I do have a check list of sorts to tell if your child is ready. The following is my new potty training policy effective immediately (October 5th, 2009).
Potty-Training should begin at home over a long weekend or holiday. Once you have had success at home for at least a week, your child may begin wearing pull-ups at The Patch. After a week of being dry and telling me they need to go potty while at the Patch you are welcome to send your child in CLOTH training pants with rubber pants to cover them. You must still provide me with 1-2 pull ups for nap or other extended periods. Also you MUST provide me with at least 2 complete changes of clothing for your child. Under no circumstances will your child be allowed to potty-train in regular underwear. This is for sanitary reasons! Regular underwear cannot contain urine & feces to prevent the spread of germs in my home & to other children in care & to my family. Please cooperate with me on this matter. Also, if you begin training, please notify me so that I can continue with all the work you have accomplished. Further, if within 2-3 weeks, your child shows no signs of progress, I reserve the right to put your child back in diapers & try again at a later date.
Ashley ~ Pumpkin Patch Daycare
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Make sure that your child is not constipated. This is the most important in getting started. Children’s are afraid of the toilet and the whole process of getting in a cold wet small room. If you are not an expert in knowing about the constipation, get them to a doctor when you see signs of them not eating well or change of mood. Increase the amount of fluid and fiber in their daily diet. Water plays an import role in helping your child staying healthy and helping to digest easily. Give lots of water and encourage with praise when they drink. Fiber enriched food for kids include; Barley, Navy Beans, Baked Beans, Split Peas, Oat Bran, Raspberries, Green Peas, Prunes, Spinach, Broccoli, Raisins, Mixed Vegetables, Strawberries, Carrots, Potatoes, Corn, Rice, Apples, Oranges, Celery.
Read children's story books about potty training to your child. There are lots of books available for you get online on potty training. Reading and imagination helps the child to relate to the interesting characters and behaviors within the story and helps them follow accordingly. Offer lots of praise when your child does make some progress. It is not an easy practice but this will help you see results amazingly when you really put in the effort to make your child proud of their achievement. Avoid physical punishment for not using the potty. Stop all reminders about using the toilet. Replace the reminders with the potty training stories you’ve read to your child. This helps as their mind recalls the story and how will keep it in mind when its time.
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