1. Potty Training (also called toilet training)

10. Potty (toilet)Training

11. Readiness 18 Months to Age 3-1/2 Physically mature and emotionally ready Control sphincter muscles Recognize body sensations that precede elimination

12. How to encourage potty training Wait for readiness Calm encouragement Be Available Expect Accidents

13. Types of Potty Chairs Separate Potty ChairChild Seat on Toilet

14. Toilet Seat Safety Use a seat lock to prevent accidental drowning Use a stool to help prevent falls

15. A Flushing Toilet Can Be Frightening Why? ▫loud noise ▫sucked down the drain ▫splashing water ▫automatic flush

16. Bowel control usually comes before bladder control Signs: ▫Facial expressions, gestures, stops playing, grunts, curious

17. Transitioning out of diapers Training pants ▫Similar to underwear, but with extra padding  Cloth  Disposable

18. Tips for Successful Potty Training Keep the process stress-free Avoid pushing Expect accidents; do not punish (Enuresis – Lack of bladder control) Praise successes

20. Elmo Potty Song! Elmo Potty Training

21. Once Upon A Potty Music/Story DVD Video: Book- Once Upon A Potty