Potty Training For Girls
Some girls may start potty training as early as 18 months but many are not ready until much later, sometimes girls are not ready until they are nearly four.
To be successful at potty training your young girl it is vital that you remember that there is no point starting until they are ready and show signs of being ready. Girls tend to potty train faster than boys but there is still no reason to rush the process. It is wise not to start until she is physically and emotionally ready. If you rush and push her into it you will only delay your success.
When starting, buy her a kids sized potty seat that she comfortably sit on. You may also consider buying an adapter that fits onto your toilet seat. Don’t forget to have a step or stool that enables her to gain easy access.
Have some fun and go shopping for underwear together. This will make her feel more involved and important. Let her choose. Try to build some excitement about the trip by talking about it beforehand and make it out to be a big adventure. Your little girl will be proud of growing up and wearing underpants like her big sister or her mummy.
Teaching a little girl to wipe properly is very important. Make sure you show her how to wipe from front to back. This is especially important when she has a bowel movement to avoid infection from bacteria.
The more she uses the potty the better at it she will become. Make her job easier by dressing her in loose fitting clothing. If she has accidents make sure your frustration doesn’t show or get angry. When she does go to the potty or toilet make sure you praise her. Some people like to have a chart with stickers or some other reward system to encourage their children. However you do it, it is a great boost to her confidence when her achievements are congratulated.
Your little girl will have accomplished a great deal when she finally does say goodbye to diapers forever.