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There are some children that ask for a diaper when they are expecting a bowel movement. Silly enough, they prefer passing their stool in their diaper in their special place. The good thing about this scenario is that the child is capable of recognizing his pooping urges. This may just be a passing stage. Just don’t forget to praise your child for recognizing his bowel signals. You can actually work from there. Gradually lead and convince him to defecate in the toilet instead of his special place.

Some children refuse to go potty unaccompanied. Some children may even become comfortable going to the toilet only with their Mommy. This is actually normal because you are the person your child trust most. With that, you can gradually withdraw yourself from the picture.
Urinating while sleeping is a common problem when potty training. Expect a lot of accidents when you are potty training your child. As a solution, make it a habit to make him pee before going to sleep. Also, in the morning as he wakes up, take him straight to the toilet to prevent accidents in his bed.

One classic indication of his potty training readiness is more frequent diaper changes. Since regular diapers become somewhat inadequate to your child’s pee and poop discharge, toilet training becomes necessary. To make your toilet training a success, make it a fun experience.

Invest on a cute potty trainer to encourage your child to do the deed in the toilet. You can also let your other children join in so the little one will imitate your older children’s toilet habits. Lastly, even when your child makes a mess or has accidents, keep smiling. Hug him when he seems to become frustrated. Beyond words, your love and affection is a silent way of saying, “you are doing better each day kid!” What is a better form of encouragement than that?