Toilet Training (311)

Readiness (311)

• 18 Months to Age 3-1/2

• Physically mature and emotionally ready

• Control sphincter muscles

• Recognize body sensations that precede elimination

Giving Help (311)

•Wait for readiness

•Calm encouragement

Be Available

Expect Accidents

Child Seat on Toilet

Separate Potty Chair(Allows More Independence)

Convertible Seat & Stool

Toilet Seat Safety

Toilet Paper Lock

Child is learning; Not being “bad”

A Flushing ToiletCan Be Frightening

•Bowel training usually comes before bladder training

•Signs: Facial expressions, gestures, stops playing, grunts, curious

Pull Ups

Training Pants

Success . . .

•If self-dressing is mastered

•Has language skills to communicate

•Keep the process stress-free

•Avoid pushing

•Expect accidents; do not punish (Enuresis – Lack of bladder control)

•Praise successes

Sticker Chart Rewards

Books & Games Can Help

Songs & Rhymes

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=huggies+potty+song&mid=FD312FBED1A27CB78434FD312FBED1A27CB78434&view=detail&FORM=VIRE5&adlt=strict

In Our Preschool Room

1. Consider boy/girl accommodations; training from home2. Some children have accidents3. Extra clothing; send home wet clothing4. Meet children’s needs5. Assist at your comfort level6. Sanitize areas; wash hands

Elmo Potty Song!

•Helps with Potty Training

•Elmo Potty Training

Once Upon A PottyMusic/Story DVD

Video: Book- Once Upon A Potty

Potty Training Video

•Potty Training in 3 Days!