24 Potty-Training Hacks to Get Your Tot on the Pot!

After your little one hits the big two, it’s time to tackle the potty-training milestone! But where to begin? Here are 24 Potty-Training Hacks to Get Your Tot on the Pot! Who knows—one of these might just unlock your tot’s inner potty prodigy! Get ready for some laughs, surprises, and a little creativity along the way. Happy training! 🚽🌟

Make Sure You Child Is Ready

1. Try not to rush the process and start potty training too early.
2. Look for signs of readiness in your child.
3. Give your boys more time. Sometimes boys need more time to be ready to potty train.
4. Don’t expect miracles in a few days. Some parents swear by three-day potty training, which is kind of like potty training boot camp where the training occurs on a strictly timed schedule. Although this might work well for some, it’s not for every parent or child.

Potty Training Tricks to Outsmart Your Tot

1. Try reverse psychology. If you find your child is having a hard time getting used to the idea of using the potty, or is simply refusing to do so, you might like to try some reverse psychology. For example, you might gently ask if they would rather stay in diapers even when they’re a big boy or girl. The trick with this tactic is not to cross over into applying too much stress or pressure on your little one, as this can have the opposite effect and make them even more resistant to potty training.
2. Don’t punish mistakes. Your toddler may be struggling with potty training, but don’t lose hope! You can resist the urge to get angry or punish them. Instead let your little one know that it’s OK and they’ll try again later on when they are ready for this new task in life (and if not then just put some time off). If you decide not start teaching right away consider waiting until preschool so children have more control over their environment–especially around urination.
3. Remember regression can happen. When potty training, you may hit a snag or two. This is totally normal and should be expected! Don’t give up- try another one of the 24 Potty-Training Hacks to Get Your Tot on the Pot techniques until the problem has been resolved for good so that your little one can successfully use their bathroom without any reminders from mommy. It takes time to get them trained but in most cases it’s worth fighting through these obstacles because once they’re done learning how then there won’t ever come another obstacle like this again.

Positive Reinforcement

1. Give your child a treat or sticker for going to the bathroom in the potty.
2. Put a sticker chart up in the bathroom and allow your child to put a sticker on it every time they use the potty successfully. At the end of the week, they can choose a prize from the toy box.
3. Praise. Tell your child that s/he did a great job, give them a high-five, or a hug to keep their motivation high and to reinforce that they’re doing a great job.

The Toddler Throne

1. Allow your child to pick out their own special “potty chair” or “toilet seat” to use during this process. This way they can feel like it is their own space and be more likely to want to use it.
2. Use a potty seat that is shaped like a toy or animal, which may make it more fun for your child to sit on.
3. Set up a “potty station” – create a designated area in your home with all the supplies your child will need to use the potty (toilet seat, step stool, wipes, etc.). This will help them know exactly where they need to go when they need them.
4. Get on a potty schedule once the potty training starts. You can encourage your child to go to the potty after naptime or eating. This lets your child know that going potty is a routine thing.
5. Set a timer and have your child sit on the potty for a certain amount of time each day until they are able to go without having to sit for long periods of time.
6. Read your little one a book while they’re going to the potty while they’re actually on the throne. This helps them to pass the time and feel more relaxed.
7. Train by example. Take your child to the potty with you the next time you need to use the toilet, and show them how easy it is to pee and poop.

Potty Party Time: Making Training Fun and Exciting

1. Sing and Dance Celebration – Make up a special song and dance to do every time your child uses the potty. Associating potty time with a fun tune or dance (like “Nathan goes to potty, Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!”) keeps spirits high for both your tot and the adults!
2. Turn Potty into a Game – Make it a friendly competition by seeing who can go the longest without an accident. A little prize at the end can motivate your tot to stay on track.
3. Pick Your Own Underwear – Let your child choose their “big kid” underwear. This boosts their excitement and gives them control, making them more eager to stay dry and wear those cool undies!

Magical Potty Tricks and Target Practice

1. Use magic tricks. Add some blue dye to the toilet bowl. As your little one pees the toilet water will change from blue to green.
2. Create bubbles. Use a dish soap in the potty and as your child pees, they will love watching it foam and bubble up. This will help your tot with potty training.
3. Target Practice. Put a handful of Cheerios in the toilet. This worked great for my 4 boys, as I taught them to hit the Cheerios while peeing. It taught them to aim versus peeing all over the seat, the wall, and one another. The satisfaction of making the target will serve as positive reinforcement. This is my favorite of the 24 Potty-Training Hacks to Get Your Tot on the Pot! With 4 boys and three learning potty training at the same time, aim was a huge deal to having cleaner walls and less sticky floors.
4. Show and tell. Another tactic is to act out a “going to the bathroom” scene. Use a favorite doll or teddy bear to act out how the doll goes about using the toilet or potty. You can even ask your child to show you how the doll goes potty to reinforce the lesson.

And there you have it—Potty-Training Hacks to Get Your Tot on the Pot!

Hopefully, these ideas make the journey to the porcelain throne a little less daunting (and maybe even a bit fun!) for both of you. Tried any of these tricks? Got a funny potty-training story? Share it in the comments below; we need the laughs! And hey, don’t leave us hanging—subscribe now so you won’t miss next week’s parenting tips and tricks. Trust us, you’re going to want backup for this wild ride! 🚽✨

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