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Potty Training

Three Step Process:

  1. Assess readiness
  2. Establishing a routine
  3. Facing challenges and setbacks


Assessing Readiness:

Most kids can start potty training at age 18 to 24 mo of age


Readiness checklist

1) Ask child to:

  • Sit on a chair
  • Stand up
  • Walk to you to another room (toilet)

2) Look if child can:

  • Stay dry for 2 hours at a time (75% by 24 mo of age)
  • Communicate they need to urinate/defecate
  • Shows discomfort with soiled underwear/diaper


Establishing a Routine:

1) Equipment

Training Seat

Pros:

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Cons


Training toilet

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