How to Potty Train In 3 Days

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Have you heard about the “potty train in 3 days” method that’s so popular with parents everywhere? It actually works!

Even better, it’s not difficult.

You need lots and lots of patience, love, and the ability to give your child your complete attention for 3 days.

Expect some accidents and remember that they aren’t the end of the world. Learning to use the potty by themselves is a big deal for kids. Don’t give the accidents a spotlight but focus instead on every little win.

How to Potty Train in 3 Days!

How to Potty Train in 3 Days…

Prepare to Potty Train

1. Block off 3 days that can be devoted entirely to your child and to potty training. Lots of parents set aside a weekend.

2. Get your head in a positive, calm space and make up your mind that the next 3 days are going to produce amazing results.

3. Shop for a few things that’ll make everything easier.

Plenty of your child’s favorite drinks.

Rewards – stickers, inexpensive little toys, bubbles. Anything small little treasure they’ll like is perfect.

Fun books. You’ll be reading books to them while they’re on the potty, so if they don’t have many, get some from the library.

Big kid underwear with their favorite characters on them.

A brand new potty – of course!

Potty Train – Day One

Taking off the diaper is the first step to the 3-day potty training method. Your little one is going to love walking around with nothing on their bottom!

Your constant attention is needed, and I do mean constant. We don’t want your kiddo peeing on the floor if you can help it.

Show them the awesome new potty they have and put it somewhere that’s easy for both of you to see, quick to get to, and easy to access.

Bring it out into the living room!

Give them plenty to drink. After all, that’s the key to having to go to the bathroom a lot, and that’s what you want.

Your job today is to watch them closely and every time they show any sign of possibly needing to go to the bathroom, take them to their potty. You’re going to have to move fast, which is why you need their potty to be close by.

Potty Train – Day Two

Start the day the same way as day one, with no diaper or pants. Offer lots of praise about how well they did yesterday.

On day two, you’ll be using a timer. Take them to their potty every 30 minutes whether they need to go or not.

Give them a fun book and read to them while they’re sitting there.

This will not be a “short sit.” They need to be on the potty a while, and you’ll want to make that a fun experience for them.

When they use the potty, make sure they get a reward and lots and lots of praise.

Remember, they’re going to have some accidents. Whatever you do, don’t chastise them for it.

An accident will give them the opportunity to know how uncomfortable it is to feel wet.

It’s not the same sensation as having a wet diaper. It’s good for them to feel the difference.

Potty Train – Day 3

Today you’ll let them go to the potty by themselves, but continue to watch them closely.

Pile on the praises and give a reward when they go to the potty by themselves.

Provide encouragement and a little bit of guidance when they need it.

That’s the 3-day potty training method!

If it takes a little longer than 3 days, that’s okay!

Their little brains are learning and just as important, they are getting lots of attention and accolades from Mom and Dad. That can only be a good thing, right?

I can’t wait to hear how the potty train in 3 days goes for you. If you’ve potty trained your kiddo, pretty please tell me about it. Comment with your ups, downs, and tips that work. Your experience can help lots of other parents potty train their kids.

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