3 Secrets To Potty Training Your Child In Just 3 Days

According to the author of “3 Day Potty Training,” Lora Jensen, kids are ready to be potty trained much earlier than you think. Lora, who is also a mother of six, says that kids can be trained to use the bathroom as early as 22 months old.

She goes on to add that children are very curious and can respond to the right cues.

In an interview with ABC 6, Lora provided three tricks to help with the potty training process.

1. Get Rid Of Distractions

When you’re potty training a child, make sure to focus all of your attention on the task at hand.

That means getting rid of any and all distractions, staying home and making potty training your full-time job, so to speak.

You can put down your phone, turn off the TV and even set aside your Fitbit for three days. In the grand scheme of things, three days is just that — a short blip in your life.

“It really means staying home and doing nothing. Just focusing all your time on that child for three days,” Jensen says.

When you dedicate 100% of your attention to getting your child potty trained it will be a lot easier and less stressful in the long run.

In her e-book, Jensen suggests making potty training a special bonding time for your child — make this a nurturing experience, not a stressful one.

So, you work full-time. What does this mean for you? Consider taking a Friday or a Monday off so that you can tack an extra day onto your weekend.

2. Give Them The Control

Another crucial component of successful potty training is teaching your kids to take control. They need to tell you when they have to go.

Up until potty training starts, kids have always had a built in bathroom so there was never reason for them to say anything to you. Reminding children that they need to go to the bathroom isn’t always effective.

Instead, give them the reins and encourage them to tell you when they need to go themselves.

Self-awareness empowers them to make the decision themselves. Jensen also suggests praising your kids and giving them small rewards each time they use the toilet.

Jensen also shares tips in her book for getting your daycare provider on board with the training and tips for traveling, swim days and public restrooms.

“If the child feels that they have control over the process, they’re not going to fight it,” Jensen says.

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3. Stop Using The Backups (Diapers And Pull-Ups)

Get rid of all the diapers and pull-ups.

This prevents any excuses and helps the parents focus and the kids quickly learn.

If you want some real proof, look at what this reader posted on Lora’s Facebook page.

“Everyone is always shocked that my kids are fully potty trained by the time they are two years old and in such a fast manner. I’m your biggest fan,” the reader wrote (you can view her full message below).

Though Jensen’s method has plenty of fans, it’s definitely not a guarantee.

But even if it can shorten the amount of time it takes for your child to be fully potty trained, it’s worth a shot, right?

Jensen says that even if you’ve already started potty training, her method will cut down the time your training takes.

“I cannot guarantee that your child will be potty trained at the conclusion of the three days, but together we can make a valiant go of it,” Jensen says on her website.

Here’s the full interview she did with ABC6:

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