Potty Training Girls

While this site is called “Potty Training Girls”, much of what we talk about applies to boys as well. I actually struggled over the name, since it could just as well be called “Potty Training Toddlers”. However, I have two girls, and no boys. My girls were certainly toddlers once, however they never were boys – at least not in a literal sense!

That said, toilet training in general, whether it’s for girls or boys, really babies or toddlers in general, much of this information still applies. And so when I came across the article below, I figured it would be worthwhile posting here. If you find it valuable, or have anything to add (or subtract!), please feel free to let me know by commenting below. And in fact, you’re welcome to speak your mind on anything else besides the article – as long as it pertains to the whole potty training issue.

“Top Secrets To Potty Training Boys Using Easy Methods”

by Ellie Dotson

Many parents struggle with potty training their boy. Despite their best efforts, parents tend to find it much easier to potty train girls than boys. It seems like he always finds something more interesting to do, even if he knows how to use the potty. That’s why you’ll want to follow these tips to make your job that much easier.

The first thing you need to do is consider whether your little boy is actually ready to be potty trained. Being ready to potty train is absolutely key, or it just won’t happen. Trying to start before he is ready will just lead to a lot of frustration.

Is your child able to understand a lot of things? Does he let you know when he has to go to the bathroom? Demonstrating these things may mean he is ready.

Give him his own potty to try out! Get him familiar with it. Have him sit on the potty and relax and get to know it.

When he’s ready, you can show him what the potty is for. Toys, books, and videos about using the potty can be absolutely helpful.

One great method is to use a potty training doll. They make these for boys and for girls, and they really are phenomenal! He will “teach” this doll to use the potty. Teaching the doll will be very helpful for him. Since he can teach his doll and go himself, he will feel like a big boy. This may be the last step on his path to being potty trained.

Keep up with it, and he should train a lot more easily than you were expecting. Just don’t let yourself get frustrated. Doing these things can really speed things up! Stressing out will negatively effect you and your little one. It’s always best to keep things fun.

Because you are desperate to potty train your little one, you’ll definitely want to look into using a (http://pottytrainingdoll.net/) Potty Training Doll right away. It really can help to make things easier, and they are priced right.

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I though it was a good general article on toilet training. Remember, if you disagree, just let me know – in a cordial way, of course!