I don't know how many mom's are in the same boat as me right now but I have begun the potty training process. I know that at first I was clue less on how to begin.
The first thing I did was ask my mom and my mother in-law how they started the potty training process with us as children and it all seemed at first easy enough. However, it really is not. It takes a lot of patients and looking for clues on how your child communicated with you that they are ready to potty train. I tried to start potty training at 2 years old but he was too young and had a hard time grasping the concept but now that his a couple month older he seems to be understanding and communicating better with me.
I know at time you can feel pressure to potty train your child because everyone else is doing it but you need to do it when you child understands what potty is and always celebrate every flush. I know I clap my hands and at time even give him a cookie for his good work. Like every child he loves to flush the toilet.
If you find that your child like mine at times does not use the potty every time, I still encourage every try. I know that they are days that are better than others and their will be messes but I try to be positive and encourage every achievement. My mother has told me many times when I start think about giving up for awhile that I am setting him back from all his progress. I have to keep reinforcing and being consistent with potty training. I found that if I let up one day then I am right back where I started.
So we all need a little help right so I am now I am participating in the Pull-Ups Every Flush or Madrina del Bano campaign. They have done a super cute YouTube video or this campaign at Time Square! Ooh, how it makes me miss NYC so much when I see Time Square. You have to see it they have a huge toilet in the middle of Time Square!
The first thing I did was ask my mom and my mother in-law how they started the potty training process with us as children and it all seemed at first easy enough. However, it really is not. It takes a lot of patients and looking for clues on how your child communicated with you that they are ready to potty train. I tried to start potty training at 2 years old but he was too young and had a hard time grasping the concept but now that his a couple month older he seems to be understanding and communicating better with me.
I know at time you can feel pressure to potty train your child because everyone else is doing it but you need to do it when you child understands what potty is and always celebrate every flush. I know I clap my hands and at time even give him a cookie for his good work. Like every child he loves to flush the toilet.
If you find that your child like mine at times does not use the potty every time, I still encourage every try. I know that they are days that are better than others and their will be messes but I try to be positive and encourage every achievement. My mother has told me many times when I start think about giving up for awhile that I am setting him back from all his progress. I have to keep reinforcing and being consistent with potty training. I found that if I let up one day then I am right back where I started.
So we all need a little help right so I am now I am participating in the Pull-Ups Every Flush or Madrina del Bano campaign. They have done a super cute YouTube video or this campaign at Time Square! Ooh, how it makes me miss NYC so much when I see Time Square. You have to see it they have a huge toilet in the middle of Time Square!
Pull-ups also has a wonderful phone application which has timers you can use to set to remind yourself and your child that its time to potty. I so need this because at times he will not tell me he needs to go. The app is available for android and itunes and its called Big Kids app at pull-ups. The app has Disney characters which I know my child loves! Pull-ups has help me keep at it with potty training and made it fun for my son.
If you still find that you need a support system then come over to Pull Ups facebook page where many mom's are sharing their stories and support. I also love to read the Pull Ups potty training tip of the day, they can be very helpful.
So wish me luck and hoping for a better celebration tomorrow!
*This is part of a compensated campaign with Latina Mom Bloggers and Pull Ups. However, all opinions expressed are my own.*
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