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Children’s Health Services Information Leaflet
POTTY TRAININGA simple guide to toilet training for toddlers
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Leaflet Code: PIL028 Issue Date: October 2008
Potty TrainingA simple guide to toilet training for toddlers
Community Children and Families Services
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Try to decide when you aregoing to start. 18 months isthe earliest age, 2 years is amuch more realistic startingage.
Signs that your child is readyto start training may includepulling at a wet or soilednappy or tells you he needschanging.
Make a decision as towhether it will be the toilet ora potty.
Start when the child is welland free from distractionssuch as the arrivalof a new baby or movinghouse.
Include the child in thebuying of a strong potty witha rigid base to stop it tipping,and for boys one with asplash guard.
The potty should be keptwithin easy reach, be in aregular place and notregarded as one of thechild’s toys.
It is best to place the pottyon a washable floor ratherthan a thick carpet or rug.
Remove nappies during theday and either let them bewithout pants or put cottonpants on.
Do not use disposablepull-ups, as these feel justlike a nappy to the child.
Encourage your child to siton the toilet or potty every2-3 hours, but for no morethan 10 minutes. It may behelpful for the child to seeother children using the toiletor potty.
Reward your child with lotsof praise for sitting on thepotty, especially if theymanage to do something.Praise is a great motivator.
It would be best to try pottytraining in warm weatherwhen the child has lessclothes to cope with. Dressyour child in clothes that areeasy to take off.
Accidents should be treatedlightly and cleaned upcalmly.
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Try to include all carers ofthe child in potty training sothat there is the samemessage and consistencyfrom everyone.
Most children will havegained day time control bythe age of three years. Nighttime can take a little longer,and girls are often quickerthan boys.
Points to remember
• Remember that the toilet/potty is not a toy.
• Keep the potty handy to avoid accidents.
• Allow a couple of days free of commitments when you can concentrate on the training.
• Try keeping a diary of progress for yourself.
• Rewards are the key to success. A star chart or Smiley faces stickers work well.
• Plenty of praise for the child.
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Try to decide when you aregoing to start. 18 months isthe earliest age, 2 years is amuch more realistic startingage.
Signs that your child is readyto start training may includepulling at a wet or soilednappy or tells you he needschanging.
Make a decision as towhether it will be the toilet ora potty.
Start when the child is welland free from distractionssuch as the arrival of a new baby or movinghouse.
Include the child in thebuying of a strong potty witha rigid base to stop it tipping,and for boys one with asplash guard.
The potty should be keptwithin easy reach, be in aregular place and notregarded as one of thechild’s toys.
It is best to place the pottyon a washable floor ratherthan a thick carpet or rug.
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Points to remember
• Remember that thetoilet/potty is not a toy.
• Keep the potty handy toavoid accidents.
• Allow a couple of days freeof commitments when youcan concentrate on thetraining.
• Try keeping a diary ofprogress for yourself.
• Rewards are the key tosuccess. A star chart orSmiley faces stickers workwell.
• Plenty of praise for the child.
Remove nappies during theday and either let them bewithout pants or put cottonpants on.
Do not use disposable pull-ups, as these feel justlike a nappy to the child.
Encourage your child to siton the toilet or potty every 2-3 hours, but for no morethan 10 minutes. It may behelpful for the child to seeother children using the toiletor potty.
Reward your child with lotsof praise for sitting on thepotty, especially if theymanage to do something.Praise is a great motivator.
It would be best to try pottytraining in warm weatherwhen the child has lessclothes to cope with. Dressyour child in clothes that areeasy to take off.
Accidents should be treatedlightly and cleaned upcalmly.
Try to include all carers ofthe child in potty training sothat there is the samemessage and consistencyfrom everyone.
Most children will havegained day time control bythe age of three years. Nighttime can take a little longer,and girls are often quickerthan boys.
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Approved by:Date of Publication:Reference No:Author:Review Date:
Clinical Improvement Committee15/12/2012
01/12/2015
CPL/011 V1Community Children and Families Services
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