- When you feel you are both ready, take a calm, relaxed approach.
- Let your child watch other members of the family go to the toilet. He will learn by copying others.
- Introduce trainer pants or underpants when he feels he is ready.
- Allow him to become familiar with the potty or toilet.
- Help your child by providing something to step on to help him reach the toilet. A smaller toilet seat may also help.
- Take him to the potty or toilet at regular times.
- Praise him when he is trying to use the toilet or potty. This will encourage him to keep trying.
- When he passes urine or poo in the toilet or potty, tell him he has done well.
- It may help by rewarding him with hugs, praise, claps, stories or a star chart.
- Be prepared for when he doesn't make it in time. Avoid scolding or punishing him.
- Teach him to wash his hands after going to the toilet.
- If your toddler becomes upset by using the toilet, put him back in nappies and wait until you are both ready to calmly and gently try again.
