Potty training one toddler is a challenge. Potty training multiple children of the same age is like gearing up for an Olympic event. It involves more equipment, more training time, more mess, and parents who posses exponentially more patience. (more…)

NOTE: If you will be potty training on the road, be sure to read our review of the Potette Portable Potty Seat.

If you need to leave home for an extended period of time for any reason, know that traveling makes potty training much more challenging. While you shouldn’t schedule any long vacations during your expected training period, sometimes things come up and you must travel. (more…)

Developing good hygiene habits during a toddler’s potty training process is critical. The business of “doing your business” can be a messy proposition – especially with toddlers. Good hygiene consists of much more than just washing hands. (more…)

Praising words can serve many functions for your toddler during potty training. It can boost their self-esteem, raise their confidence, and be a huge motivator for them. It can also promote an atmosphere of comfort for them. (more…)

Bowel control is often achieved before bladder control. Parents can usually tell when a bowel movement, or BM, is about to happen. When they suspect a BM is imminent, they can bring their child to the potty to see if the toddler is able to relieve themselves there. However, potty training is a very individual process, and some toddlers may achieve bladder control before bowel control. Ultimately, you’ll find what works best for your child. (more…)

Selecting your toddler’s potty chair is an important step in the training process. Some people think that having a separate “facility” for your child to go in will only confuse him or her. Sometimes the whole potty training process involves introducing a potty chair and mastering that, then moving on to an adapter seat that fits over the regular toilet progressing to actually using the big toilet all the time. (more…)