How To Start Potty Training- Your Questions AnsweredThis page has suggestions to guide you if you are wondering exactly how to start potty training. The advice is divided into 3 sections: Finding The Right Time
Timing is important. You don't want to begin toilet training if your toddler is going through a major upheaval - or is simply not physically or emotionally ready.
When To Start Potty Training
has more information on finding the right time to start.Preparation
It is a good idea to sit down and think about what preparation you want to make before beginning potty training. This might include:Buying 1 or 2 potties to familiarise the potty trainee with the tools of her trade - one for upstairs, one for downstairs. Getting 2 identical ones prevents protests later on of the 'want other potty' variety. If it is important to you that your child uses the bathroom during training, put a potty there right from the start. Big boy/girl pants are very often a great motivator when getting going. You might want to arrange a special trip with your child to buy these the day before you embark on toilet training. Carpet Cleaner - if you know that poo on the carpet is going to cause you stress, have a look around for one of these machines. We were given a second-hand cleaner that made life much easier for everyone during one period when accidents were an almost daily occurence. Grab yourself a bargain - look at eBay, ads in the local newspaper, or car boot/yard sales.
Getting GoingNow that you are ready, just how do you get going? Straight into big boy/girl pants? Or a more gradual introduction using trainer pants? Potty Training Techniques has an overview of the main theories about how to start potty training. Return from How To Start Potty Training to Potty Training
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