B is for Begin!
Beginning the practice of getting your baby to “pee” and “poo” in the
potty is an exciting and sometimes scary thing. In order to begin, all you need
is a potty or a toilet seat. At this stage, if your child is still in diapers,
you don’t have to switch to underwear.
Beginning involves taking baby to “poo” or “pee” in
the potty. Awareness helps the parent take the baby to the potty when the baby
needs to go. When you sense that the baby wants to “go”, be gentle, casual,
relaxed. Be free of expectations. The idea at this stage is to get baby to
start the experience. Be positive, encouraging and consistent. Avoid asking
baby if she would like to go – most likely she will so no. Casually and
positively tell baby “hey, let’s go potty”. If baby is completely against the
idea, give it a break for a few days and gradually re-introduce the practice.
When using a potty, be flexible about where to put it at this stage. Some
children like to have the potty in their room, the hallway or some other
favorite spot. Allow them the freedom. Additionally for children who are used
to diapers, the idea of interrupting play in order to try a new skill may seem
like an unwelcome, unnecessary interruption. Be flexible.
When baby is in the potty, bond with them, make it
a fun experience. Sing, read books, do whatever works to keep them comfortable.
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