Our Toilet Training Kits have Helped:

Mya - 2.5 yrs

Toilet training is one of the hardest things you can do as a parent... well it feels like it at the time OK!

Mya at 2.5 years refused to sit on the toilet. She would stop and start, but we could not keep her focussed enough to establish the habit. Eventually she stopped altogether. My husband and I conferred that we must have done something wrong...... We tried everything to get her going again (she already showed us she could do it), but nothing worked. We tried chocolate, positive reinforcement, bribes... but it was just not happening. I have heard said "The height of insanity is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result." So we decided to try something different. I designed a toilet training chart. Within three days of using it, my little girl was using the toilet every time. By the time we finished the chart, she was toilet trained.

I couldn't believe how easy it was. We were totally amazed, when only a day prior to using it, we couldnít even get her to sit on the toilet! Using the chart and the system devised, she was eagerly taking herself to the toilet. It was such a turn-around. I was so excited. From here I developed it further, designed some more themes, till it evolved into the Toilet Training Kits you see today on www.pottytraining.com.au. This product has been tried and tested on age groups from 14 months plus with great success. Although every child is different and some are quicker than others, this is a fantastic tool to help speed the process up. It helps your child establish interest in going to the toilet and maintain the focus to create the habit of using the toilet. Using the right tools and methods makes the difference between toilet training with confidence or struggling. I tried both ways and totally recommend the first option!

I have found the benefits of a Reward Chart are not fully realised until you actually use one. I underestimated Mya's response to working with this product and how powerful Reward Charts really are. Not only is it great for fine tuning the skills you as a parent would like to see improved in your child, for example, using manners every time, it made a huge difference for Mya to begin to understand what team work and goal setting was all about. This is something you can speak to your child in theory, but they never fully understand until it is played out in their lives. She now comes out with comments like, ìIf you close the lid Mum and I flush the toilet, then thatís teamworkî, which is really cute coming from a three year old.

By referring back to the chart on a constant basis, I am able to curb misbehaviour to a minimum, as I remind her of her goals and rewards. It is amazing how a simple, "What a pity, we aren't going to be able tick 'good girl' today" brings her back into line, without any ranting or raving on my part. The 'Extra Points' section just works famously as well, both with adding and taking away points. Just the threat of taking points away prompts her enough that I have never actually had to do it yet. Mya now looks for things to do around the house, etc, without me asking, which is excellent for developing independent thinking and cause and effect at such an early age. The Reward Chart helps you reward "good behaviour" as you are able to catch your child out doing "good things" and give them extra points accordingly. This is the best way to teach your child, and reinforce the behaviour you want repeated, by positively responding to them at the time it is happening.

I totally recommend the use of a Reward Chart as an excellent way to build character and skills in your child, as well as teaching them invaluable life lessons in preparation for adulthood. and the earlier you start the longer the habit is established and more likely to stick.

Tracy, Brisbane, QLD, Australia