Potty Training in 3 Days: A Step-by-Step Plan

From the Publisher: Introducing the Toilet to Toddlers

Even if your child is somewhat familiar with the toilet, this guide goes beyond other potty training books to help you start a formal potty training process. This ensures that your child's understanding of the toilet and bathroom comes directly from you, rather than from external sources. The more your child knows about the toilet and bathroom, the more comfortable they will be when training begins. For instance, you can say, "Little Bob, this is called the toilet or the potty. When you're a big boy, you sit on this to pee or poop instead of using a diaper. When you're all done, you flush the toilet, like this. It's not a toy, so we don't play with it."

Staying Patient Throughout the Process

This potty book will help you maintain patience throughout the potty training process. Your child should never be out of your sight. Wherever they go, you go, constantly reminding them to tell you when they need to use the potty. This is often the most stressful part of potty training: You've explained everything to your child, and they haven't had any accidents yet, so you have no idea how they will respond and react. Usually, kids are surprised when they start peeing down their legs, especially if they've never worn underwear before, but you won't know for sure until it happens the first time.

Ensuring an Empty Bladder

To set your child up for success during the night, it's crucial that they use the bathroom before going to sleep, regardless of the time of day. If your child goes to sleep with a full bladder, they will wet the bed, as they simply can't help it. A helpful trick is to have your child use the bathroom 30 minutes before bedtime, and then one more time just before they hop into bed. This way, they've had two chances to empty their bladders, which are now most likely completely empty.

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