If your daughter is uncomfortable in dirty diapers, can answer simple questions and shows an interest in using the toilet, she is ready to be potty trained. Children should become ready to be potty trained at about age 2 or 3, states the Mayo Clinic. If your daughter has turned 2 and seems ready to be potty trained, make it a fun learning activity with no pressure. If potty training seems like a chore, your daughter may become frustrated.
Step 1
Purchase a durable potty chair and place it on the floor for your child to explore. It will be much more difficult to teach a child to use the potty if she is afraid or unsure about it. Instead, allow her to sit on it, play with it and open and shut it until she feels comfortable.
Step 2
Sit your child on the potty chair for a few scheduled intervals throughout the day. Place your daughter on the potty with no diaper on for several minutes at a time, suggests the Mayo Clinic. If she doesn't have to use the potty, don't force it.
Step 3
Instruct your daughter to wipe herself from front to back. This is particularly important with girls, who may get an infection if they wipe themselves incorrectly. If your child is not careful about wiping, ensure that she does not get a bladder infection by wiping for her.
Step 4
Read potty training books to your child. The more your daughter is exposed to potty training in different ways, the more comfortable she will become with the idea of doing it herself.
Step 5
Take it slow. Don't worry if your daughter has a few accidents while potty training. Instead of scolding her or getting frustrated, understand that this is a normal part of potty training.
Tips and Warnings
- Reward your daughter for using the potty by giving her a sticker or a stamp on her hand.
- Consult a doctor if your daughter has difficulty urinating, or pain during urination.
