Potty Training With Cloth Diapers

Okay, here is the thing: potty training with cloth diapers or pull up underwear is exactly the same. Every website I looked up said the same thing: it does not matter what you use. Either way, you have to do the same work, the same amount of accidents, the same amount of patience needed.


Let us review how potty training works, “Potty-training success hinges on physical and emotional readiness, not a specific age. Many kids show interest in potty training by age 2, but others might not be ready until age 2 1/2 or even older — and there's no rush. If you start potty training too early, it might take longer to train your child,” Mayo Clinic adds.
Mayo Clinic explains, “Place a potty chair in the bathroom. You might want to try a model with a removable top that can be placed directly on the toilet when your child is ready. Encourage your child to sit on the potty chair — with or without a diaper.”

There are a lot of steps that you can take to make your child’s transition easier. You can, as Mayo Clinic says, “Read a potty-training book or give your child a special toy to use while sitting on the potty chair or toilet. Stay with your child when he or she is in the bathroom. Even if your child simply sits there, offer praise for trying — and remind your child that he or she can try again later.”

Another step towards helping you child with their potty training is to pay attention to their body language. Mayo Clinic adds, “When you notice signs that your child might need to use the toilet — such as squirming, squatting or holding the genital area — respond quickly. Help your child become familiar with these signals, stop what he or she is doing and head to the toilet”.

The next thing to keep in mind is rewards, “Some kids respond to stickers or stars on a chart. For others, trips to the park or extra bedtime stories are effective. Experiment to find what works best for your child. Reinforce your child's effort with verbal praise, such as, "How exciting! You're learning to use the toilet just like big kids do!" Be positive even if a trip to the toilet isn't successful.” Whether you take them out to dinner at Chucky E. Cheese, or you play their favorite game, you need to give your child some incentive to keep on trying to go to the restroom and sitting on that potty.

And finally, celebrate your child’s attempts. That is really important. “After several weeks of successful potty breaks, your child might be ready to trade diapers for training pants or regular underwear. Celebrate this transition. Go on a special outing. Let your child select "big kid" underwear.”

Good luck!


Painless Potty Training

You've heard horror stories- maybe even seen the battle of wills between children and parents- and worried how you would handle it when your turn came.

 And now, it's here. It seems that everyone, from your mother-in-law to your neighbor has a theory- and feels compelled to share it with you. You so badly want to be a good parent that you listen politely- while on the inside you're wondering how in the world you are going to get through this.

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