A 1-year-old baby that has mastered basic motor skills may be ready for potty training.
Potty training a 1-year-old baby may be a difficult task. Emotional and physical readiness is crucial elements in determining when a child is ready to make the transition from diaper to toilet. According to WebMD, most children are ready to tackle the toilet between 22 and 30 months of age. However, there is no set age to start potty training. Some of the key signs, WebMD says, that your 1-year-old baby is ready for potty training include having a dry diaper after a nap or for at least two hours and having bowel movements around the same time of day and none at night. Also, if your 1-year-old has mastered some of the basic motor skills of climbing, talking and removing clothing, she might be ready to start potty training.
Instructions
1. Put a toddler-size potty chair in the bathroom to bring the toilet down to the toddler's level. Persuade the 1-year-old baby to sit on the potty chair -- with or without a diaper. The Mayo Clinic recommends buying a potty chair with a removable top that can be put on the toilet when she is ready.
2. Set a routine for the 1-year-old for scheduled potty breaks, with or without the diaper on, several times a day. Give the 1-year-old gentle reminders throughout the day to tell you if she has to use the potty chair.
3. Give incentives and praise for trying the potty chair. The Mayo Clinic recommends incentives such as a sticker or star chart and providing verbal praise. Use a favorite stuffed animal for demonstrations.
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