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5 INTRODUCE A PRE-POTTY
REWARD CHART
“Children respond well to instant gratification,” says Diane.
“So, put a pre-potty reward chart up in the bathroom
and give her a sticker for every part of the routine she
does well. It’ll make her learn that routine much faster.”
4 START A BATHROOM ROUTINE
It’s time to take pre-potty training up a notch. “Get
your little one used to every part of going to the toilet,
except actually using the toilet,” says Judith. You’re
still changing her nappy, but get her to do everything
else (like washing her hands) as if she was using the
potty. “Talk the process through, from turning the light
on,” advises Judith. “If you’re changing a nappy with
poo in, tip the contents into the toilet and flush. Repeat
the routine every time and she’ll get used to it.”3 CHOOSE A
POTTY TOGETHER
Let your child choose her own potty
and she’ll be far more excited about
potty training. “It’s a good idea to
have a plan before you go to the
shops,” says Diane. “Potties are all
slightly different and you want your
child to find one that she likes,
but that’s within your budget. Do
some research before you go.
Identify three potties that would
be good options, then let your
child choose one from the
three.” Some children
simply don’t like
potties and prefer a
child’s toilet seat
instead
(again,
let
your child
choose her favourite).
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