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Yes, it is difficult task potty training for girls.  But as responsible parents, you have to face this test for the well being of your child.  Aside from that, there are little joys you will cherish that will make parenting more meaningful.

Buying the Right Potty for Her

The first step in potty training girls is choosing the right potty for her.  It is preferred by experts to use a child-sized potty.  You may also use your regular toilet in the training and buy an adapter seat.  Choose adapter seats that have fabrics that will provide a comfortable seat for your baby.  Do not forget to place a stool near your toilet.  This will allow her to safely reach the toilet without slipping off.  It is also helpful to buy pictures and videos that she can mirror to make the experience enjoyable.

If your child has a stuffed animal or toy, you can use to demonstrate how to use the potty.  They enjoy watching these toys doing some movements.

Better results when done in sessions

It is a good decision to schedule potty trainings in sessions.  This is to avoid interrupting with other commitments.  Basically, you have to do the trainings one session in the morning and one session in the afternoon or night.  Allow the child to do her usual routine such as eating, playing, and drinking.  You will then bring her to the potty every 15 minutes.  The length of the training would depend on your free time.  After the end of the session, you will put her back in diapers.  In the afternoon session, you follow the same steps.

If you have to go outside the house, you have to bring an extra potty with you.  You can also take her to public restrooms.

Useful Tricks

The trick to make your baby recognize that she has to go is to have her naked.  She will associate these two events together and it will be much easier for her body carry out its needs.  Also when naked, she has no place to put her poop or pee.   After few sessions with you, she has learned that poop and pee belongs to the potty.

There are also signs that indicate to you that she needs her potty.  Wriggling, clutching, and hopping are obvious signs that she needs to go. There are more to teach to your child on this guide.

Reward Her

Despite few accidents, never forget to reward her every time she does the training right.  Reward her with stickers and stamps.  These prizes are comes in vibrant colors and are very fascinating for them.  You can also give her food such as pizzas and pastas.  Praising her will also do.  These rewards will reinforce the good behaviors she has displayed.

With all the necessary steps done, your baby girl is in her tracks to becoming independent.   Those diapers are now a thing of the past.  With all that said, there are still obstacles she will face in her journey into adulthood.  But it is satisfying to know that you made small measures that contributed in her life.  That is what makes parenthood rewarding.





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