{"id":6826,"date":"2015-06-23T09:29:37","date_gmt":"2015-06-23T13:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/?p=6826"},"modified":"2015-06-28T20:02:05","modified_gmt":"2015-06-29T00:02:05","slug":"tips-for-potty-training-including-best-age-season-and-gear-giveaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mayahoodblog.com\/tips-for-potty-training-including-best-age-season-and-gear-giveaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for potty training; Including best age, season and gear! GIVEAWAY"},"content":{"rendered":"

I remember a few years ago, I was sitting in a park in New York City with my oldest son who was almost two years old. \u00a0While he was busy playing, I started chatting with a few other parents. \u00a0One conversation struck me in particular. \u00a0A father asked me when I plan on potty training my son. \u00a0He went on to brag about how his son was potty trained at 18 months. \u00a0I looked at my son and I pondered his question for a while. To be honest, I hadn’t thought about potty training at that point. I also never felt like this was something I wanted to rush. \u00a0I was happy my son was in diapers. I liked diapers, and I liked the convenience they provided. \u00a0Sure, diapers are costly, but getting out of them wasn’t something I gave much thought to, until then…<\/p>\n

That would not be the last time I would discuss or talk about potty training. \u00a0In fact, my friends often ask me for advice as to when I think the best age is to start, and how to go about it. \u00a0I’m currently in the very-early (VERY should be emphasized) stages of potty training my middle son Ryan, who is two and a half. \u00a0Since potty training is probably\u00a0one of the most googled parenting question, I thought I would provide you with some tips.<\/p>\n

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AGE<\/h2>\n

Question: When is the right age to potty train?<\/p>\n

Answer: There is no specific age that is right; rather, there’s a range. \u00a0Personally, I believe that potty training is highly dependent on the child and the parent. \u00a0Should a parent wish and choose to devote a lot of time and effort into potty training because it’s something that they strongly believe in, so be it. \u00a0It might take a long time to get your child to be fully potty trained, but you can start if you want to. \u00a0Personally, I believe that the biggest indicator of when one should start is based on the child. If your kid can articulate that they need to use the bathroom, in advance of actually doing the deed, to me, that is a sign that they are ready to be potty trained. To determine if your child is ready, listen to their verbal cues. \u00a0The verb tense that they use can help you determine if they are ready or not. \u00a0For example: “I peed” vs “I’m peeing” vs “I need to pee”. \u00a0This is a natural progression for kids as they learn about their bodily functions. \u00a0It’s when they get to the “I need to pee” phase that they are truly ready to potty train.<\/p>\n

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Potty training and learning about hygiene go hand-in-hand. It also allows your kid to feel independent.<\/p><\/div>\n

SEASON<\/h2>\n

Question: When is the best time of the year to start potty training<\/p>\n

Answer: Summer! \u00a0A great way to potty train is to have your kid naked as much as possible. \u00a0Young kids will identify their need to use the potty quicker without any support down there. \u00a0It will also allow you to get them sitting on the potty faster as it doesn’t require you to pull down their pants or take off their diaper. \u00a0When we potty trained my oldest son, it was over the summer where we spend most of the time at the cottage. Over June and July I would let him run around outside the cottage naked. \u00a0When he felt the urge to pee, we pulled him to the side, and he went in the woods, bushes etc… By early August, he was potty trained! It never felt forced and he was a willing participant. \u00a0Obviously, not everyone has the luxury of having a cottage\u00a0but you can still spend a lot of time outdoors in your backyard over the summer weekends in minimal clothing.<\/p>\n

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GEAR<\/h2>\n

Question: What should I buy to help with potty training<\/p>\n

Answer: There are a few items that I would recommend as necessity for potty training. \u00a0The first is a POTTY and \/ or a toilet\u00a0seat. Personally, we had two potties, one for each floor so we wouldn’t waste any time trying to get to it. We also have toilet seats in each bathroom in the house so they can use them during bath time or as we prepare for bed. You can find fairly inexpensive ones at Walmart if you want to grab a few. The second items further help promote and achieve independence in your kids and those items are flushable wipes and soap. \u00a0Our personal favourites are the Kandoo Flushable Wipes and Hand Soap. Ryan is currently obsessed with the hand soap so it provides him with further incentive to go potty. \u00a0My oldest son Kyle, who was potty trained shortly before turning 3, still asked us to do a “check” after he wipes. However, since we gave him Kandoo flushable wipes, he feels more confident that he fully wiped, and no longer asks us to do a check.<\/p>\n

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Kandoo Flushable Wipes helps my son feel independent<\/p><\/div>\n

I’m currently embarking on potty training Ryan as timing is right and he’s asking to use the toilet on his own accord. He gets excited to use the toilet before entering the bath. \u00a0He may be six months younger compared to when we potty trained Kyle, but HE is ready!<\/p>\n

GIVEAWAY<\/h2>\n

Just in time for potty training season, my friend at Kandoo and I, are giving away a variety of\u00a0Kandoo\u00a0and Boogie products, valued at $150.\u00a0Contest is open to all residents of Canada. Enter the giveaway via Rafflecopter (please\u00a0give it a\u00a0few seconds to load). Contest ends Tuesday July 7, 2015.<\/p>\n

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