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Infant Potty Training

How Can You Potty Train Your Child?

A great starting point for infant potty training is to research and read about other parents' elimination communication stories. The website www.diaperfreebaby.org is an excellent resource which will provide you with a wealth of information on how to potty train your baby.

The main barrier to effective potty training is a hectic lifestyle. Potty training requires a commitment to consistency. When the process is constantly changing, it can delay progress.

So the main requirement to effectively potty train your baby is your willingness to take the time to learn the natural signs that your child displays when he or she is about to eliminate.

Infant Potty Training Tips:

1. Pick a day where you can spend the entire time connecting with and observing your child.

2. Remove your child's diaper and observe your child for potential elimination signs. You may want to choose a carpet free room or place down some towels on the floor.

3. When you see what you think are signs, bring your child to the toilet or potty.

4. Place your child either on the toilet or hold your child in your arms above the toilet. Make pshh or shhh sounds to encourage your child to eliminate into the toilet.

5. If your child does not eliminate, bring them back to the play area and continue to monitor for potential signs.

6. Write down any behaviors or signs that your child has done prior to elimination and the time periods that they have eliminated. See if you can see a pattern.

7. Be patient and thank your infant for trying to communicate to you.

Progress will be greatly enhance to the extent that you can continue this process on consecutive days.Remember each child is unique, and it will take time and energy to learn your child's communication style.

Elimination communication is not about following a standard set of rules but about strengthening the attachment bond with your child and learning from their cues.

However you decide to do it, remember to make elimination communication a fun and positive event for both you and your child.

Infant Potty Training

How Can You Potty Train Your Child?

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