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Parent's Guide: As Your Child Grows
4.1 Potty Training 
Other sections in this chapter: Potty Training | Adjusting to Change | Finding Child Care | Preparing for School
Potty training should not be stressful. Keep these things in mind when you're toilet training your toddler.
- Don't be in a hurry to start training. You cannot make your toddler use the potty. Training usually begins between 2 and 4 years of age.
- Make sure your child can tell you that he needs to use the potty. Remember, new disposable diapers keep wetness away from your baby so she may not even know when she is wet.
- Your child needs to be able to quickly and easily remove his clothes. Buttons, zippers, and too much clothing can be an obstacle.
- Potty training is for your child, not for you. She is gaining independence from you.
- Your child is unique. Potty training takes time. Be patient!!
- There will be many "accidents". Your child's body is growing and he may not have control over his bowel and bladder.
- Buy a small training toilet and let your child sit on it with his clothes on and with his clothes off.
- Always empty the potty in the toilet after each use, then rinse and clean the potty.
- Praise your child for attempts at using the potting, whether they are successful or not.
- Let your child pick out new "big kid" underwear and let her wear them. Most kids are uncomfortable in wet or soiled fabric underwear.
- Most children cannot stay dry at night. Have your child use the potty before bed and limit evening drinks.
- Your child may need your help using the potty if she wakes up during the night.
- Shortly after eating or drinking and after waking from a nap or a night's rest is a good time to put your child on the potty.
My child learns by trying and making mistakes.
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Introduction
Parent's Guide Welcome
Table of Contents
Important Phone Numbers
Chapters
1. Development
2. Nutrition
3. Health & Safety
4. As Your Child Grows
5. Family Life
6. Resources
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