Potty Training

No potty training method works for every child or every family. The key to having a smoother and more successful experience is finding a potty training system that suits your child's needs and disposition and that will work with your family situation.

Having a child who won't use the potty at day care or school is fairly common. Get insight into how to handle the situation and help your child progress.

Find out if you should be using rewards to motivate your toddler to use the potty.

Share your advice for how to potty train a toddler and read tips from other parents.

It's possible to begin potty training when your child is just a baby if you can recognize different patterns and cues. You'll also need to have a lot of determination and time to make it work.

Parents review the Boon Potty Bench, which is a potty chair used during potty training.

Parents review the Kalencom 2-in-1 Potette Plus, which is a portable toilet system used during potty training.

Parents review the Mommy's Helper Cushie Traveler Toilet Seat, which is a toilet seat insert used during potty training.

Parents review Disney Soft Trainer Seats by The First Years, which are toilet seat inserts used during potty training.

Parents review the Primo Folding Potty with Handles, which is a toilet seat insert used during potty training.

Parents review the BabyBjörn Toilet Trainer, which is a toilet seat insert used during potty training. See submissions

A mom is at her wit's end when her toddler won't poop on the potty. Learn how realistic expectations about potty training can help ease the stress and frustration of a reluctant potty trainee.

Learn what's normal when it comes to toddlers and wetting the bed.

A child care provider writes in needing help for a parent pressuring her to start potty training her son who isn't ready yet.

A reader asks why her toddler will go potty at day care but won't go at home. Learn how to get your toddler to go potty at home when she only goes at day care.

Parents share how they have dealt with potty training setbacks in their toddlers.

Parents share what they think the hardest part of potty training has been for them.

Parents talk about making the switch from diapers to underwear during potty training and how to deal with it when your toddler only wants to wear diapers.

A reader asks about her toddler refusing to use the potty and learns that there are lots of reasons why her child might be afraid or apprehensive about going.

A reader asks about her toddler refusing to use the potty and learns that her own frustration and anger might be part of her child's problem.

A reader asks about her toddler refusing to use the potty and learns that his unrestricted access to diapers might be part of the problem.

Parents share whether their boys sit or stand to pee.

A reader gets advice on what to do when her toddler begs for a diaper and will not pee on the potty.

All about toddler potty training including readiness skills to be aware of, potty training gear to buy, how to get started and how to handle problems if they arise.

Describes what Pull-Ups are including different varieties and how parents use them with their toddlers.

Parents share the words they used with their toddlers during potty training.

Do you go with technically correct words like bowel movement and urine or go with poop and pee? Learn what potty language to use with your toddler during potty training.

A review of a potty chair from Boon called the Potty Bench.

A reader writes about three toddlers (ranging in age from 18 to 22 months) that she'd like to potty train but isn't sure which child should start first.

A parent writes in about her child care provider putting her son on the potty even though he's not ready to be potty trained. She wonders if this will cause potty training to take longer.

A mom writes about her daughter demanding a diaper to go potty in and screaming when mom mentions using the potty.

A mom writes:

"My daughter is 3 years old and has been doing great with potty training so far. When we're in public, however, she will scream and cry and refuse to sit on the potty. She demands a diaper and will go poop in it immediately after I put it on. If I don't give her a diaper she will stand there on the spot and go in her pants. What can I do?"

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A reader's 19-month-old son hides in the corner with a diaper and she's wondering if he's ready for potty training.

Answers to frequently asked questions parents have about potty training their child.

These parents wonder if their 20 month old is ready to start potty training based on some signs of readiness. Is 20 months too young?

A reader asks about her son who doesn't verbally indicate when he needs to use the potty and also inquires about what her son should wear for night training -- underwear or a diaper?

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Potty training can be a trying experience at times. It's important to make sure your toddler feels supported and that you uphold a positive atmosphere in order to acheive success. Here are some things to avoid.

Learn what may be causing your child to regress during potty training and how to work through these issues.

Learn the signs that indicate whether your child is ready for potty training.

Learn the steps involved in getting your child started with potty training.

A parent asks when babies can start potty training. Ages in potty training varies depending on methods used and readiness skills. Here, infant potty training and toddler potty training are discussed.

There are a variety of potty chairs available these days. Here are some picks to help you decide which chair is best based on you and your child's needs and preferences.

A mother writes with a potty training problem that frequently occurs -- lack of interest and awareness. The solution, however, is not one most parents are ready to hear, since it requires taking a break from potty training.

When you're out and about, chances are, your child will have to use the potty at some point. Here's how you can be prepared.

Enlisting the help of friends and family and letting them know your potty training plan is one way to ensure toileting success for you and your child.

These books are all geared to help increase your toddler's awareness of using the potty by introducting toileting concepts in a fun, age-appropriate manner.

Don't throw out those old pants and shorts! You may find use for them after your child has potty trained.

There are several problems you might encounter when potty training your toddler. Find out what they are and how to deal with them.

There are many choices of what to wear during potty training. Compare the pros and cons and find out what will work for you and your child.

Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli offers information on how to potty train children with special needs.

A mom asks for advice about taking a potty chair to the homes of her friends and family.

Parents share their reviews of the best and worst potty training products. See submissions

Parents review the best and worst potty chairs.See submissions

Help for a mom whose toddler is pooping in her pants and refusing to be changed when she's poopy.

Learn how long it will take to potty train your toddler.

Parents share how long it took to potty train their toddlers.

Parents and caregivers share the potty training problems they encountered with their toddlers.