Potty Training
Potty Training is a big step. Find out if your child is ready and get helpful advice on how to get started potty training your toddler.
Why Is this Parent Pressuring a Child Care Provider to Start …
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 child care provider writes in needing help for a parent pressuring her to start potty training her son who isn't ready yet.
Potty Training at Day Care but Not at Home
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.
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.
Potty Training Setbacks - How Have You Handled Potty Training…
Parents share how they have dealt with potty training setbacks in their toddlers.
Parents share how they have dealt with potty training setbacks in their toddlers.
Potty Training Frustration - What's Been Your Biggest Potty Training …
Parents share what they think the hardest part of potty training has been for them.
Parents share what they think the hardest part of potty training has been for them.
Potty Training - My Toddler Only Wants to Wear Diapers
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.
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.
Why Won't My Toddler Use the Potty?
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 there are lots of reasons why her child might be afraid or apprehensive about going.
Can a Positive Attitude Make Potty Training Easier?
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 her own frustration and anger might be part of her child's problem.
Should I Stop Using Diapers?
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.
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.
Sit or Stand - Does Your Toddler Sit or Stand to Pee?
Parents share whether their boys sit or stand to pee.
Parents share whether their boys sit or stand to pee.
Why Is my Toddler Not Peeing on the Potty?
A reader gets advice on what to do when her toddler begs for a diaper and will not pee on the potty.
A reader gets advice on what to do when her toddler begs for a diaper and will not pee on the potty.
Potty Training - Toddler Potty Training
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.
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.
Pull-Ups
Describes what Pull-Ups are including different varieties and how parents use them with their toddlers.
Describes what Pull-Ups are including different varieties and how parents use them with their toddlers.
Toilet Talk - What Words Did You Use During Potty Training?
Parents share the words they used with their toddlers during potty training.
Parents share the words they used with their toddlers during potty training.
What Language Should I Use 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.
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.
Boon Potty Bench Review
A review of a potty chair from Boon called the Potty Bench.
A review of a potty chair from Boon called the Potty Bench.
I Have Three Toddlers - Who Starts Potty Training First?
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 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.
My Caregiver Puts My Son on the Potty but He's not Ready
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 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.
My Daughter Screams for her Diapers - How Can I Potty Train Her?
A mom writes about her daughter demanding a diaper to go potty in and screaming when mom mentions using the potty.
A mom writes about her daughter demanding a diaper to go potty in and screaming when mom mentions using the potty.
My Child Won't Go Potty in Public Restrooms
A mom writes:
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?"
Not wanting t…
Is My Son Ready for Potty Training Yet?
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.
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.
Potty Training FAQ
Answers to frequently asked questions parents have about potty training their child.
Answers to frequently asked questions parents have about potty training their child.
Is My Child Too Young for Potty Training?
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?
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?
Will He Eventually Tell When He Needs to Potty and Should We Use Diapers at Nigh
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?
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?
7-Day Potty Training E-Course
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This course delivered to your e-mail inbox is a compilation of knowledge from all the parenting guides at About. Sign up today to learn how to get started on the road to potty training success.
The Don'ts of Potty Training
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.
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.
What Do I Do When My Toddler is Regressing During Potty Training?
Learn what may be causing your child to regress during potty training and how to work through these issues.
Learn what may be causing your child to regress during potty training and how to work through these issues.
Is My Child Ready for Potty Training?
Learn the signs that indicate whether your child is ready for potty training.
Learn the signs that indicate whether your child is ready for potty training.
How Do I Start Potty Training My Toddler?
Learn the steps involved in getting your child started with potty training.
Learn the steps involved in getting your child started with potty training.
When Can Babies Begin 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.
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.
Potty Chairs to Fit your Needs
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.
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.
Take a Potty Break
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.
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.
How Do I Handle Potty Training While Out?
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.
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.
How Do I Get Friends and Family to Help with Potty Training?
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.
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.
Potty Training Books for Toddlers
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.
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.
Reuse Clothing During and After Potty Training
Don't throw out those old pants and shorts! You may find use for them after your child has potty trained.
Don't throw out those old pants and shorts! You may find use for them after your child has potty trained.
What Are Common Problems During Potty Training?
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 several problems you might encounter when potty training your toddler. Find out what they are and how to deal with them.
What Should My Child Wear During Potty Training?
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.
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.
Potty Training Your Special Needs Child
Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli offers information on how to potty train children with special needs.
Pediatrics Guide Vincent Iannelli offers information on how to potty train children with special needs.