Getting your child to use their potty well is an achievement for many mums raising toddlers. The main reason is that potty training is a process that can take a few days or even months depending on your child. Even so, it is important to know that training your child to use the potty comes with its share of problems that you need to be aware of in advance.
Some of the problems that parents involved in potty training may face include:
Unwillingness to use the potty
At the beginning of the training, your child may refuse to use the potty even when they want to urinate. This phase usually passes with time but if it extends then they are likely not ready to use the potty. However, you can encourage them by placing them on the potty regularly and explaining what should happen when they sit on it.
Urinating immediately they get off the potty
Toddlers can have a hard time relaxing their muscles when on the potty when using it for the first time. The result is urinating on the area next to the potty or on the bed at night. It is important to teach them the need to relax when using the potty so that they empty the contents of their bladder or bowel.
Regular accidents when using the potty
Potty training and accidents are synonymous, making it important to remain calm and avoid upsetting your child. Mums need to encourage their toddlers even after an accident using the potty so that they can be enthusiastic about going on with the train.
Look at the methods available for potty training here.
