Is your toddler ready for potty training?
Potty training is one aspect of parenting that you know will inevitably happen one day that you think you are prepared for but aren’t. At least that is my experience. I have educated myself on human behavior for more years than I can remember, but potty training took my parenting to a whole other level.
It helps to know that the average age for potty training is anywhere from 18-30 months and girls typically around 29 months and boys around 31 months.
In addition to age, which we all know is a range to use as a guideline, there are multiple developmental signs every parent should look for to help encourage the process and know before the potty training process begins. Potty training is not a task for the faint of heart. Parents should prepared well in advance and understand what to expect as it can be a long, tedious, and even discouraging process.
Did you know that the average child takes 3 months to fully potty train and some children can take up to a year or more to be fully trained during the day and through the night?
Regression is normal for a child during potty training. Once you think your job is done, it isn’t always the case. Any type of change to their life or daily routine and various stressors or disruption in their life can set them back to a pre-trained state. Moving homes or rooms, starting a new school or daycare, a new sibling, dietary changes, deployment, vacation or family members visiting, and even a parent that travels a lot for business. It may seem like they are having difficulty out of the blue, and sometimes that is the case, but is a normal part of the potty training process. Once your child is in a stable environment and is receptive to it, try again!
I definitely believe in waiting until a child is ready and not being discouraged if they regress and slowly work their way up to it. Nothing good will come with forcing a child, considering it is probably just our schedule we are trying to make them fit into instead of looking at this as a mastery skill they have to developmentally, physically, emotionally, and mentally be ready for. Take your time, be consistent, and praise, praise, praise! Every child is different and even though you can read tips all day long, just do your best and don’t expect perfection right away. Also remember not to shame or embarrass them if they have an accident. And keep in mind, potty training is a process.
So how can you make potty training more fun, rewarding, and easier for you and your child?
The answer is Tot on the Pot! Tot on the Pot is a new all inclusive play based potty training solution that simplifies the process for parents and makes it super fun for children. The Tot on the Pot kit comes with a doll, a potty, a Parent Guide, a Children’s book, and Activity Cards!
As a play therapist and positive behavioral support specialist, I love that Tot on the Pot uses play based learning and praise as key concepts for potty training success. I believe utilizing the use of toys and praise to help positively change a child’s behavior is how you will achieve a better behavioral outcome. When it comes to potty training, Tot on the Pot, incorporates both and will not only make potty training fun, but easier and more effective. Tot on the Pot is redefining potty training one poop at a time! And it’s recommended by pediatricians!
The doll comes as a boy or a girl and in both light and dark skin tones – so four total different options! The dolls are soft and cuddly and are also machine washable! The dolls do not eat, drink, pee or poop but are anatomically correct and the underwear can be removed so your child can practice putting on big girl or boy undies with their doll!
The pot is used to mimic the real potty that your child will use simultaneously with their doll. It is not flushable but easy to clean with a wipe or wet paper towel. The pot opens and stores the activity cards.
The activity cards are used each time your child successfully goes to the potty. They help promote motor skills, confidence, sensory awareness, imaginative play, language development, curiosity, and discovery. Each kit comes with 20 activity cards and more will be available for download on the website. You can also download a potty training chart to visually show the successful progress your little one is making on this potty training journey!
The Parent’s Guide provides an in-depth look at what you need to know to prepare yourself for potty training. It is also a step by step guide with detailed instructions on how to start the process and offers information and support all the way to when you have successfully completed this huge milestone in your child’s life.
The Children’s book is filled with colorful illustrations that your child will want to read over and over again! The book shows your child the potty routine in a fun way all the way from how our bodies work to how to wash your hands when you are done to stay healthy and safe!
I would highly recommend this product to all parents going through the potty training process! And you can buy your own here!
This post is sponsored by Tot on the Pot but all opinions and photos are my own.
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