If you are preparing to toilet train your child, I’m sure you’ve seen the ads or heard other parents talk about potty training in 3 days. And now you’re wondering if that’s possible or if this type of training is too good to be true?

That’s a smart question to ask and the answer is not straightforward. Simply put, yes, it is very possible to potty train a child in 3 days with a solid introduction of the basics. Then that same child will need to practice their newfound toilet skills for weeks and months.

And that makes sense.

Let’s talk about how this method of potty training works.

– Intense preparation. This is not casual toilet training. This is making sure (very important) that your child is ready to potty train. There are plenty of lists of potty readiness signs online and your child should clearly be both physically and emotionally ready to train or you need to wait until he is.

Additionally, to potty train so quickly, YOU must be prepared, too. You must assemble all the tools and potty aids you need so that you can focus on your child during the 3 day potty training marathon and not need to be running to the store all the time.

There are several good guides you can buy online that will walk you step-by-step through 3 day potty training. I have already trained 4 children and I can tell you definitely that if I was starting over I would get one or more of these guides and study it start to finish BEFORE I began to potty train.

– You need a clear schedule. You and your child are going to be best buddies and teammates during this 3 day event. You’ll need to focus exclusively on your child, so it’s helpful if other children can go on adventures with Grandma or someone special during this time.

If there is a lot of stress or chaos going on in your home, don’t try the 3 day method of potty training. You will struggle unnecessarily due to the distractions in your household and both you and your child will be quite frustrated, which means you may need to “unlearn” some habits when it’s time to toilet train again when circumstances are better.

– During the 3 days of concentrated training you will be helping your child use his potty chair on a strict schedule. Usually this involves pushing fluids and Popsicles to the child and/or using a potty training doll to model the potty process. If you use a potty training guide you should follow the directions carefully for best results.

The idea behind this method is simple enough. First of all, your toddler or preschooler needs to understand clearly what’s expected of her. Then she needs to practice that behavior intensely for a couple of days so a new habit begins.

Sounds easy enough, but there are human beings involved and connecting the dots is not always so straightforward. And no matter how well the 3 days of initial potty training go, your child will needs weeks and months of practicing his new bathroom skills until he gains proficiency.

That means accidents. Maybe only a few, maybe more.

Potty training in 3 days is not a miracle method to get your child out of diapers, but it is a highly reasonable approach to toilet training if the method is followed correctly. Many parents have used this method to get their child out of diapers and well down the road to being consistently trained.

You’ll still need patience and lots of hugs. Just remember how long it takes YOU to learn a new skill and you’ll have more empathy for your toddler.

Nonetheless, if you have the time and dedication to give this a go, potty training in 3 days can be a great way to introduce toilet training to your child.

Author Bio: Colleen Langenfeld has potty trained four kids and helps other moms get more out of their mothering at http://www.paintedgold.com . Toilet train faster using her potty reward charts and creative ideas plus uncover more about potty training in 3 days by visiting her website today.

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