Potty Training (Toilet Training/Potties in General)

Member Name: danables

Product:	Toilet Training/Potties in General
Date:	24/10/08 (33 review reads)
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Advantages: not as bad as you think its going to be

Disadvantages: a few accidents

My daughter is 2 and a half. I started potty training her about a month ago. I tried before this when she turned 2 but she simply wasnt interested and would cry when she sat on it.

The best peice of advice I can give is not to pressure them and let them decide when they are ready.

After a couple of freinds had recommended a potty which was shaped like an armchair and was more enclosed and made them feel safer then a regular potty, I decided to replace her potty with this one. She sat on it straight away when I showed it to her and I havnt looked back since.

Just yesterday she decided she wanted to use the toilet instead and no longer needs her potty which is great for when you are out and about.

I would recommend buying a travel potty and lining the car seat with a bed mat incase of accidents.

Potty training was something I dreaded and I think my daughter could tell, but when I relaxed about it, so did she and thats when we made some progress.

Making a star chart helps as it encourages them to use the potty, as does buying books for them to read and understand about pottys.

Summary: Wait till they are ready