Once ready to be trained, have your child use a potty chair. It is better than a toilet. The chair makes going easier and less scary and allows your child to do it alone and naturally. Sing with your child, "I Use My Potty When I Have to Pee," every time they say it's time to go.
Consistency is important. Have your child sit on the potty after meals and before bedtime. At other times if they ask questions or indicate a need to have to go, sit them on the potty. Both boys and girls should learn about the potty by sitting on it - not standing - to pee until toilet training is complete for both peeing and pooping.
Praise your child each time they use the potty. Explain that each time your child poops in the potty chair - like Katie, Lizzy or Bobby, - they will be rewarded with a "Super Duper Pooper" sticker which can be used to decorate the potty chair or used on a chart. Each time they are successful sing "I'm A Super Duper Pooper" with your child. (STICKERS INCLUDED) After your child has used the potty for all peeing and pooping for a week, reward them with the "It's Potty Time Bear" and regular or training cloth underpants during the day. Paper pants may be used overnight.
If accidents occur remain calm. Don't scold but tell your child that soon all the pee and poop will be going into the potty.
Continue giving stickers so long as your child shows an interest. When toileting is completely natural, stickers will lose their importance.
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