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There are a few milestones in a child’s life that are exciting and stressful at the same time. When your baby starts to crawl, it’s excellent, but you’re worried if they’ll crawl into tiny spaces and get stuck in them. When your baby starts taking their first steps, it’s an exciting time for parents, but there’s also a constant fear that they’ll fall and hurt themselves. It’s a natural cycle for parents to feel joy and fear at the same time. However, there is a lot of pressure and stress that parents go through when it comes to potty training. There are some things you cannot force your baby to do. No matter what you do, you cannot force your baby to eat, sleep, or potty.
However, when it comes to potty training a girl, there are a few things you could ask yourself. It’s important to teach your little girl the dos and don’ts of potty training so she can take care of herself and be confident, clean, and get ready to put on those big girl pants. Scroll below to find out what they are:
Is She Ready?
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The most important thing to consider is if your baby is ready to ditch her diapers. You have to be sure that your daughter is ready to start learning how to potty train. Luckily, some studies show that girls learn to potty train much earlier than boys. They show readiness as early as age two, and according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, girls learn to communicate what they want to learn by using their motor skills. They can also get on and off the potty by themselves (1). You could also teach them to take off their pants and underwear in time.
Include Her In the Process
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Take your daughter with you when you go out to purchase her potty. Allow her to choose what she likes and watch her get excited for the process. Your daughter will be more excited to potty train if she has picked out her favorite potty and big girl underwear. They also enjoy shopping with their mother, and it could be a fun experience for her. Most babies are afraid of the automatic flush, so this could be a good opportunity for you to show her how it works and help her through the process.
Be A Role Model
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It’s no news that a mom has no privacy, even when she’s in the loo. While you wish you had some alone time, you can turn this situation of no privacy around and teach your daughter. Narrate what you’re doing to her so she can watch you do what she’s supposed to do. Don’t be shy; being a mother is not all glamorous, and it’s okay to throw your coyness out the window.
Encourage Her
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When she shows you she is ready, give her encouragement and support. Do not bribe her into learning how to use the potty correctly. Instead, you could say, “Are you clean, dry, and proud?”. If they say yes, celebrate the small wins with them. It will help them do a little better each time. If they didn’t get it right, it’s okay. Tell them that it’s okay and that you can always try again.
Be Patient
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Give her time to learn the process well. Do not rush her. The first thing about potty training is learning how to take off their pants and underwear right on time. When you’re at home, try wearing short dresses and skirts, so your kid only has to take off her underpants and diaper. Give her time to do it and be patient with her.
Your baby girl will learn how to potty by herself in no time. But it takes patience, encouragement, and some love. Don’t forget to teach her how to clean up after because hygiene should not be ignored. What are your thoughts on this article? Comment below and let us know.
