Often parents get stuck as to what they should do to “spice up” potty training , motivate or encourage their child to start using the potty.
Here are just some ideas to think about:
1) Popsicles- Most children love popsicles. Even the kind you have to freeze before eating are handy. Great to give them while sitting on the small potty as they are learning. It keeps them occupied for a few minutes and it’s something they love receiving.
2)Lollipops and other candy-If you are a family that allows candy as a treat, consider this as an incentive to reward your child for at least trying out the potty. Alternate rewards to keep it fun.
3)Bubbles-Two ideas: 1) place some bubbles in the potty so when your child pees it will make bubbles. 2) let them blow some bubbles while sitting on the potty.
4) Favorite toy-Most children have a favorite toy they love playing with, sleeping with and even taking with them just about anywhere. Great tool to use when a chidl becomes resistant or stubborn.
5)Food coloring-If you are a family willing to try anything consider using food coloring. Make it a guessing game for your child. They are learning colors as they are learning to go potty!
6)Cheerios & Fruit Loops- Great tool for boys though it can be used with girls. Boys love playing games so let them dunk the “circles.”
7)Targets-If you would rather not go the food way then consider taking squares of toilet paper and drawing targets on them.
8)Treasure Box- When preparing for potty training, take your child with you to the store to pick out some fun treats and trinkets. Make a box or find a jar your child can pick from when they make the effort to go potty!
9)Prize Box- A little different than the treasure box but another fun idea for potty training. Take small strips of paper and write down different rewards your child can receive. For example: ice cream, cookies, candy, bubbles,magic capsules, stickers,special movie, trip to the park, Mc Donald’s for a happy meal, etc. It’s a surprise every time!
10) Give Bonus Rewards- When your child is becoming consistent using the potty get ready to give them a big prize. Whether it is a new book, new toy, new movie, trip to the zoo or their favorite restaurant make it big to celebrate them becoming a big boy or a big girl!
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