Ah, finally the time came for me, potty training my 2 1 / 2 year old twins. This was a company, because I had a daughter and a son thrilled not too happy about it at the end of my daughter is not happy about it. I armed myself with books, videos and tips from friends and the children's pediatrician. What I quickly learned that you can, what you said and what you read, how proposals, but you have to do what works.

Most people start potty that around 18 months to 2 years time. If your child is not ready, by age 2, do not worry, because some children simply are not ready until then. Not really mine to make it up to 2 ½ years. I have countless times before, but no success, but the last time I tried they were both fully trained in less than a week. Consistency was the key. If it is too early, you probably will feel like you are just beating your head against the wall, and you and your child will end both feeling frustrated.

What is best for me was a combination of salary and a potty dance. We have our own potty dance. The children were only 1 sticker each time they went. We started with 5 stickers meant a surprise (matchbox car and a book). The next time they had to get 10 stickers, then 20 stickers. After the 20 sticker time, we can label it if they asked for them and every few weeks it went to the dollar store, so they have something to choose. Finally, they ask more for the sticker.

You can expect that every now and then there will be a wet bed or an accident while they are outside playing. Very few children need medical help or assistance. However, if your child continues to wet the bed and her pants, but you can say that they are trying, you should contact your pediatrician. I had a friend who had her child to the local Children's Hospital for a small outpatient surgical procedures. If you have questions and concerns, your local Children's Hospital have some tips and suggestions for you.

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