The 3-day potty training method is a short, intensive course that lasts three days.
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3-day potty training
The 3-day potty training method is a short, intensive course that lasts three days.
It can be used with children of all ages, but it is most effective with children between the ages of 2 and 4. This method allows you to begin potty training your child after just a few days of effort. This article looks at the 3-day potty training method and how it can help your child.
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How do you know when your child is ready for potty training?
Some experts say 18-21 months. Others say 30-33 months. But the truth is, it’s more complicated than that. It depends on the child. Some people say that after 36 months, it’s trickier to potty train; however, this all depends on the child and their development.
So how do you tell if your kid is ready? Here are a few signs:
- They can follow simple instructions and have some language skills.
- They are interested in the toilet and will sit on it or touch it (this might happen before they’re ready to learn to use the toilet).
- They understand there’s a difference between pee and poop (this might happen before they’re ready to go in the toilet).
- They can communicate what’s going on inside their bodies (i.e., “I need to go pee” or “I’m going to poop”).
- They are aware of the sense of a bowel movement and wait until their alone to do it.
- They tell you when their diaper is full and dislike the feeling of having a wet or full one.
- They can independently walk to the bathroom or potty and pull down their pants.
How the 3-day potty training method works
The 3-day potty training method is a popular choice with parents because it takes a lot of time and effort, which is why using a weekend to complete it is so common. The process involves teaching your child how to use the bathroom, then waiting until they are ready. Here are a few steps to starting this method:
1. Preparation for the method
Before you begin, ensure your child has easy access to the toilet and potty. You will also need to ensure that you have a standard toilet in the appropriate room or area.
For this method, you will focus on getting your child used to use a standard toilet instead of a diaper or pull-up. Before you start the training process, introduce a two-week period where you talk about potty training and new words related to potty training. This should help make your child more aware of what is happening so that they are more prepared for it.
2. Don’t use diapers
Don’t use diapers. This is an essential part of the process and will help your child learn about their body better. Let your child stay naked for as much time as possible during the day. They should be allowed in underwear only at night or in public (unless you feel comfortable having them go without). Underwear might feel similar to diapers and cause further accidents, so try to avoid that if possible.
Nudity forces kids to pay more attention to their bodies, which will help them understand what they need to do to relieve themselves. If you don’t feel comfortable with nudity for the full 3 days, some parents use training pants instead of underwear until their children are ready to go completely bare-bottomed.
3. Try to give extra fluids
One of the best ways to help your child get ready for potty training is to give them extra fluids. This helps them use the bathroom more often, which means they’ll get more used to it. More practice helps! The more your child uses the toilet, the more comfortable they’ll be with it and able to use it when you need them to.
4. Practice sitting on the toilet more
Knowing when your child is ready to start using the toilet can be difficult. They may have a few accidents, but if you are patient and consistent, they’ll get the hang of it. Here are some tips to help your child get used to the toilet:
- Ensure they practice sitting on the toilet more when they feel like they need to go. This will help them learn what it feels like to go so they won’t be surprised by their body’s signals in the future.
- Encourage your child to listen to their body and let you know when they have poop or pee coming. You can tell them that it’s good for their bodies because it helps them understand how their bodies work.
- Learn to watch facial expressions and body language when your child needs to go to the toilet. You may notice crossed legs, holding their stomachs, or scrunched-up facial expressions.
5. Visit the bathroom regularly
When potty training your child, taking a few precautions is essential. First, make sure that you make frequent trips to the bathroom. You may want to set the alarm or set a timer for yourself so that you remember to go regularly. This will help your child get in the habit of recognizing when she needs to go.
Secondly, try getting them used to going first thing in the morning, before and after meals and naps, and before bedtime. It’s best if these trips are accompanied by praise, so they know they are doing the right thing by going to the bathroom regularly.
6. Use pull-on diapers for naps and bedtime
A pull-on diaper is an essential tool when potty training your toddler. It helps prevent significant accidents and teaches your child that it’s not okay to go in their underwear. This is especially important during naps and bedtime so as not to disrupt your child’s sleeping patterns.
You can place underwear over the pull-on diaper to teach your child that it’s not okay to go in their underwear, which will help them feel more confident and willing when it comes time to start using the toilet.
