A Parent’s Guide to Productive Potty Training
A Parent's Guide to PRODUCTIVE POTTY TRAINING Facts you didn't know about potty training POTTY TRAINING ISN'T SCIENTIFIC Very little research into training has been done No definitive right age or technique KIDS ARE BEING POTTY TRAINED LATER 1940s: 18 months was average age for potty training 2001: 39 months was average age for boys, 36 months was average age for girls (months) 0 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 1940s: 2001: BOYS GIRLS KIDS SHOULD BE AT LEAST 12 MONTHS OLD No ability to control functions until 12-18 months Nighttime control can take longer SETBACKS ARE THE NORM 80% of kids have potty training setbacks 80% 22% 22% of 3-year-olds wet the bed SIGNS YOUR CHILD IS READY TO POTTY TRAIN • Curious about toilet • Asking to wear underwear • Can follow basic directions • Diaper stays dry for 2+ hours TIPS FOR POSITIVE POTTY TRAINING #1 Start With Potty Breaks Have child sit on toilet a few times daily Offer praise each time #2 Mix Diapers with Bathroom Breaks Encourage child to ask for the potty instead of diapers Use diapers until potty breaks work for a few weeks #3 Stay Patient Scolding is counterproductive Too many accidents? Slow or postpone training #4 Choose a Calm Time Avoid times of change, like when a new sibling arrives or when moving Stress makes training trickier Infographic provided by: Lee's Summit Physicians Group www.pediatriciansleessummit.net LEE'S SU MMIT PHYSICIANS GROUP Sources: http://www.webmd.com/parenting/features/potty-training-seven-surprising-facts http://www.education.com/reference/article/Ref_Quick_Facts_About/ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/potty-training/CC00060/NSECTIONGROUP=2 http://www.babycenter.com/0_parents-say-potty-training-tips_12599.bc
A Parent’s Guide to Productive Potty Training
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