The secrete to successful travel is imagining potty experiences from your child's point of view. Now is the time when all does personal routines pay off. Song and games that can be adapted to the road give your child comfort and confidence. Try to maintain as much consistency as possible in your home routine. Have a plan for your child's predictable need as well for the unpredictable ones.
Here some tips:
- Leave home with an empty bladder and bowel.
- Having a potty seat will make having to go in a strange place easier and more comfortable for your child.
- Playing or singing potty training songs in the car is a great way to keep training habits top-of-mind and a fun way to pass time on a long drive.
- Use diapers to prevent accidents when potties will be unavailable for long periods of time. Diaper alone will not create regression.
- Plan on potty breaks every two hours and give your child ongoing encouragement and reminders of the new routine.
Keep a eye Out For Clues
Not only is your child out of his regular potty schedule and comfort zone but you are also juggling more than one task. This is the time to use what you've learn while potty training at home. Before leaving on a trip take notes of what your child does before he tells you he has to go to the potty. For example some Boy's will grab their penis and also do little dance before he tells you he has to pee.
Reaching The Restroom On Time
One the biggest risk of accidents are caused by taking too much time to find a potty when maximum pressure is reached. As soon as you arrive at your destination finding the bathroom should be a top priority even if your child doesn't want to potty at that time. You will now be aware were run in case of emergencies and in some cases by the time you do find the bathroom your child maybe ready to potty.
Make The Public Restroom His Home Away From Home
For some potty training preschoolers, the thought of using a public restroom makes him long for his Huggies. Others may see it as an adventure! Whatever the case, make the experience as close to home as possible. Invest in a potty-seat , especially if you travel often. Bring wipes. Stock up in hand sanitizer (cleaner than using some public sinks, and you'll never have to worry about whether the restroom is well stocked). Continue to use whatever method of reinforcement you use at home. Remember, consistency is key.
It’s Okay To Resort To Diapers when Needed
The Captain announces that you are going to hit turbulence and everyone needs to stay in their seats for the next two hours. The public restroom is closed for cleaning. You have 17 minutes, and 17 minutes exactly, to make your connection and your kid just finished a cup of juice. Much as you want to reinforce the importance of keeping dry, sometimes a diaper can help everyone have a better experience (and make sure your child isn’t stuck with a wet seat). The trick is how you, as the parent and mess cleaner, think about it. When traveling, treat diapers not as diapers but rather slightly more absorbent underwear. As long as you act just as you would if your child was in underwear, chances are he’ll stay dry.
Accidents happen
They do. And believe it or not, even when they happen in the middle of a museum or store, people are pretty gracious about it. Make sure to bring at least two extra changes of clothes and some gallon-sized Ziploc bags with you on your explorations. It can make for a quick, easy change wherever you are that helps your child realize that potty training on the road is a lot like potty training at home.
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