18 to 36 months are the ages your toddler would be ready to come out of nappies completely. Although she has completed her potty training successfully it is common for the occasional accident to occur. If you have already introduced the idea of potty training and she has watched you using the toilet, your child will be used to the idea of what to expect during toilet training.
Toilet training should be easier for both you and your child after the experiences of potty training. Some parents may skip potty training altogether and go straight to toilet training which may be easier and less stressful for your child. It may be a good idea to start with potty training to allow her to adapt easier to using the toilet.
How to train your child:
*Once your toddler is content with potty training she may be eager to use the toilet.
*To make the toilet accessible and easy she will need a firm stool placed next to the toilet to allow her to step onto and a trainer seat placed onto the toilet.
*Your child may feel comfortable with you holding her while she is using the toilet.
*Remember to teach your toddler how to flush the toilet and wash her hands with water and soap after using the toilet. This encourages good hygiene.
*Your toddler may be independent by been able to pull her pants up or down but she may still need to be guided wiping herself. For a girl it means teaching her to wipe from front to back especially after a poo to prevent the faeces from entering the vagina and causing a urinary tract or vaginal infection.
*Toilet training is a new skill for your toddler to learn, it is important to be patient and calm and expect accidents to happen.
*Always praise her for making an effort even if she did not do anything while on the toilet.
*The praise of a parent is all a child needs to become confident and willing to take on the world. Reassure your toddler when accidents happen, it is ok we will try again tomorrow.
*If many accidents occur it may be a sign that she is not ready to use the toilet. Leave the training for a week or more before trying again. It will take many tries before getting it right.
During outings:
*Minimise the chance of accidents by putting your toddler on the toilet before going out.
*Your child can use training pants as it absorbs accidents if any occurs.
*Dress your toddler in clothes that are easy for her to manage in like an elasticated pants or a dress.
Bed time training:
*Your child may not need to use a nappy during the day as she becomes comfortable with the idea of using the toilet.
*It is a good idea to put a nappy on for your child at daytime naps and at bedtime.
*Encourage her to use the toilet before going to bed.
*When your chid wakes up regularly with a dry nappy, it is safe to leave her without a nappy at night. There may still be accidents so put on a water prove covering on the matress