There are no fixed rules as to when potty training should begin. The important thing is not to start too early, but when the child is ready.

Once you have started potty training, however, you should remain consistent so as not to confuse the child. Disgust should also not be shown. Small accidents are unavoidable, in which case the child should not be scolded, but rather encouraged to tell you the next time.

 

Tips for potty training

 

The potty: A nice and comfortable potty should be purchased in good time for the child to sit on for pleasure from an early age, preferably before bath time. It should be explained to the child what the potty is intended for. Under no circumstances should the child be forced to sit on the potty.

 

The right place for the potty: A fixed place for the potty can be decided early on. The place should be easily accessible for the child. When the child sits on it, it should be praised.

 

The right time: The child will do its big business at about the same time every day. When the time has come, sit the child on its potty and explain to it once again what the potty is for.

 

Time without a nappy: Occasionally you can take the nappy off for a while. It should be pointed out to the child that they are not wearing a nappy and why. If the child fills its trousers from time to time, it may learn the connection more easily.

 

Patience: Patience is the be-all and end-all when it comes to potty training. If the child wets their pants, they should not be scolded or criticised. Instead, the child's independence can be encouraged by letting them decide more and more on their own to sit on the potty. The aim is for the child to recognise the signs themselves.

 

Toilet: Some children prefer the toilet with a child seat right from the start and do not or rarely use a potty. Once the child has understood what the potty is good for, it can be used for the big one.ße business to the toilet.

 

Go quickly one more time: Before leaving the house, it should become a habit to go to the potty or toilet one more time. Again, this requires a little patience, as the child must first learn to go without feeling the urge.

 

Training nappy: The child can switch to a nappy that it can pull down and up independently like pants as soon as it has understood the mechanism. This promotes independence and reduces minor accidents.