Potty training is big milestone in every child’s life. \u00a0It can be harder than people think and take pounds of patience. \u00a0It’s important to make sure you start potty training when your child shows you signs that he\/she is ready. \u00a0If you force it on him\/her it probably won’t turn out like you expect. There are a a few things that you will need in order to be successful in your potty training adventure.<\/p>\n
Potty training supplies:<\/p>\n
1. Pull Up training \u00a0pants – feel free to get your favorite brand or even the local store brand. I’ve tried a few different brands and found that it really depends on the child. \u00a0Some brands have\u00a0characters\u00a0that children prefer over others.<\/p>\n
2. Child size potty – I like the kind that is convertible. \u00a0We have one that turns into a step stool when the lid is closed. \u00a0It also plays music as a reward when anything is out into the potty. \u00a0Another\u00a0great feature about the potty we have it that the seat that the child sits on can be used on a adult sized toilet as well so you don’t have to buy any additional inserts.<\/p>\n
3. Child size potty seat insert – this is important if your child is really little. \u00a0A big adult toilet can be scary. \u00a0Kids can often be afraid of falling in when there is a lot of open space around them. A child sized seat will eliminate all of the extra room and prevent and accidents of falling.<\/p>\n
4. Stickers – we have always used stickers in our home. \u00a0Our kids love to have stickers. \u00a0We tried temporary\u00a0tattoos\u00a0once too because they don’t peal off when you put them on a hand.<\/p>\n
5. Incentive chart – When children can see their progress they get excited. \u00a0My girls like to count the stars or stickers they earn on their charts when they use the potty. \u00a0We always give 1 sticker for pee and 2 for poop.<\/p>\n
6. Lots of dry clothes – accidents are inevitable. \u00a0It’s always a great idea to travel with a few extra sets of dry clothes with your kids during potty\u00a0training\u00a0time.<\/p>\n
7. Patience – Remember your child will learn to use the potty. \u00a0It probably won’t happen over night. \u00a0Just keep encouraging your children and before you know it you will have your own potty\u00a0training\u00a0success story.<\/p>\n
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Potty training is big milestone in every child’s life. \u00a0It can be harder than people think and take pounds of patience. \u00a0It’s important to make sure you start potty training when your child shows you signs that he\/she is ready. \u00a0If you force it on him\/her it probably won’t turn out like you expect. There … <\/p>\n