- 1). Look for signs that indicate that your child is ready to start using the toilet. They should be able to understand simple instructions, understand words about the process, tell you verbally that they have to go and be able to keep their diaper dry for at least two hours.
- 2). Avoid training during times that may be stressful for the child. These stressful periods can include traveling times, the months surrounding the birth of a sibling, moving from the crib to a bed, moving to a new house or times when the child is sick.
- 3). Start during the summer. This will help because children will often be wearing less clothes and will likely only have to remove a pair of shorts.
- 4). Have a training seat ready for every toilet in your house. Especially if you have multiple bathrooms or a larger house, having multiple seats will give your child options and convenience for multiple places to go.
- 5). Establish a routine for going to the bathroom. This will help the child reach a level of comfort with potty training. Establish times to go to the bathroom, such as right after waking up with a dry diaper, shortly after drinking fluids or right before bed.
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