This year, more than 320,000 toddlers will begin potty
training in Canada, and their active parents will be looking for guidance.
Between pre-school and check-ups, parents of toddlers have plenty of activities
to juggle – and there's no reason why potty training should add to the stress.
There are a number of ways that parents can help make the
potty training process easier for both themselves and their children. First,
take advantage of the latest potty training advances. PULL-UPS® Training Pants
go off and on like toddler underwear, and stay on. And, they're the only ones
with Easy Open Sides – just in case!
The Internet is also a great resource for parents looking
for the latest tips and tools. At
www.pull-ups.com parents can learn the latest potty training
techniques from the Potty Training Partners – a group of parents, pediatricians
and child care professionals who have been hand-picked by PULL-UPS® Brand and
who know first-hand the highs and lows of potty training.
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POTTY TRAINING TIPS
The Potty Training Partners offer their own practical
advice, tips and real-life experiences so potty training can be a celebrated
milestone for both parents and children. Here are a few of their key tips to
help make potty training easier:
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Every child is different, so look for signs of
readiness before starting the process, such as staying dry for at least two
hours, showing interest in the toilet or bathroom and wanting wet diapers
changed.
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Show your toddler the difference between diapers and
training pants.
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To hold your child's interest, read stories while he's
on the potty.
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Use consistent words and reminders – a potty training
routine provides security for children.
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Celebrate and reward successes such as using the potty
or washing hands to keep him interested in continuing with the process. Try a
progress chart with colourful, fun stickers.
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Products such as PULL-UPS® Training Pants help kids
learn the difference between wet and dry with graphics that fade when wet.
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POTTY TRAINING WHILE TRAVELLING
Whether you're travelling to Grandma's this weekend or
just going to the mall, potty training stops for no one. Potty training away
from home does present some challenges, but there's no reason why you and your
little one can't continue the process – and have fun too!
PULL-UPS® Training Pants has put together a list of tips
for parents and caregivers who have their little ones in tow during their
travels. More information can be found at
www.pull-ups.com.
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Training Pants: Be consistent even when routines are
disrupted. Be sure to keep plenty of PULL-UPS® Training Pants on hand.
PULL-UPS® Training Pants go off and on like toddler underwear and stay on.
And, they're the only ones with Easy Open Sides, just in case.
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Potty Chair or Seat: Having a potty seat will make
having to go in a strange place easier and more comfortable for your child.
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Stickers and Snacks: Be sure to stash away simple
rewards like small toys, snacks and stickers for accomplishments on the road.
If you forget to pack them, there's always praise, high-fives and hugs–no
extra room required!
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Books and Tapes: Playing or singing potty training
songs in the car is a great way to keep training habits top-of-mind and a fun
way to pass time on a long drive. Visit
www.pull-ups.com for some great song ideas!
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Overnight Trips: Bring your child's favourite things to
help make strange places more familiar, including bath toys, blankets,
favourite drinking cups and familiar bathroom items.
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COMMON
POTTY TRAINING PRACTICES
In 2003, more than 320,000 Canadian toddlers
will begin the potty training process. PULL-UPS® Brand, makers of PULL-UPS®
Training Pants with Easy Open Sides, recently conducted a national survey of
parents from coast to coast. Below are the results of how Canadians feel about
potty training their little ones.
Mom does most of the potty training. 75% of
Canadian toddlers receive their potty training from mom. 20% receive their
potty training from both parents. 4% have dad provide them with most of
the potty training.
Potty training is a significant milestone.
Parents with toddlers aged two to four rate potty training high in significance
(83%) when it comes to milestones in their toddler's life. In comparison,
parents ranked thumb sucking lowest over all other milestones tested:
Parents and toddlers agree potty training is a
challenge
45% of parents agree that successfully completing potty
training is challenging for their child compared with moving into a bed (27%),
starting pre-school (19%), and overcoming thumb sucking (9%)
The majority of parents (51%) agree that successfully
completing potty training is challenging for them compared with starting
pre-school (25%), moving into a bed (25%) and overcoming thumb sucking (10%)
Regional differences apparent
Parents in Alberta (86%) are more likely than parents in
Manitoba/Saskatchewan (78%), Ontario (76%) B.C. (75%) Quebec (71%) and the
Atlantic (67%) to say that Mom does more of the potty training
Quebec parents see potty training as a more serious
challenge for children than do parents across the country as a whole (62% vs.
45%)
For more information on potty training, visit
www.pull-ups.com
PULL-UPS® Potty Training Survey conducted by COMPAS from
May 16 – May 21, 2003. The survey was completed nationwide among 400 Canadian
parents of toddlers between the ages 2 – 4, whose children are currently being
potty trained or have been fully potty trained. Samples of this size are deemed
accurate to within 4.9 percentage points 19 times out of 20.
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