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Aiming to Train Before Preschool?

by Julie Anaya, Colorado

“Ready? Set? Go! School is just around the corner. So, if your toddler is ready, now’s the time to take the potty training plunge with a little help from mother of two, Julie Anaya, veteran PULL-UPS® Potty Training Partner.

Parents’ lives are more hectic than ever. According to a recent survey sponsored by PULL-UPS® Training Pants, almost two-thirds (64%) of parents of toddlers wish they could simplify their lives. The survey also revealed that three out of four (73%) parents agree that completing potty training is challenging for them as a parent. With preschool on the horizon, there’s no reason potty training should add stress.

“Having been through the potty training process twice now, I know potty training doesn’t happen in a day. Since Moms and Dads need direction in helping their toddler through this milestone, the Potty Training Partners and I have provided some insights for beginning the potty training process in preparation for preschool.”

“Here are a few of our tips to get you started!”

Introduce your toddler to training pants. They’re a great transitional tool to help make the process easier. PULL-UPS® Training Pants go off and on like Big Kid® underwear, and stay on. And, they’re the only ones with Easy Open Sides for you, just in case.
When it’s nice outside, most toddlers don’t like to stop playing to go to the bathroom. To get your child indoors to use the potty, make up a game that you will only play in the bathroom, or offer to read him stories while he’s on the potty.
If your child is busy playing in the backyard sandbox, it may be a last minute dash to the potty. To make things easier for both of you, dress her in clothes that she can get out of quickly.
Instead of asking your tot to try using the potty before you go outside, employ outdoor activity as a potty training reward. Tell him that after he goes to the potty, youll go outside and play.
Consistency provides security for kids. Use consistent words and reminders so the potty training process becomes familiar. Then, reward your toddler when his achievements are consistent -- bring out the sprinkler or buy him a treat when you hear the ice cream truck.