First you will want to decide if it is really the right time for potty training. Whether or not your child is ready is the key to your success. Many people try to start too early and end up with regression problems or simply a long drawn out process that really doesn’t have to be that bad. Age isn’t as important as your child’s willingness to cooperate. If your child is interested in the process then it is probably time to start working on it. Other signs that they are ready include: staying dry for a few hours and waking dry after nap or bedtime, having consistent bowel movements at the same time everyday, and knowing whether or not they need to use the bathroom.

Once you’ve established that it is indeed the right time to introduce the toilet and either pull-ups or underwear, you will want to start the process by making frequent trips to the bathroom. Remember to have patience, you can’t force them to go, you can only encourage and offer the circumstances for their success. While this might seem strange to you at first, it can also be very helpful to let them watch you or your other children go to the bathroom. Children learn by example and this can be a great way to speed up the process. If you aren’t comfortable with this, many potty training tips include using a doll that wets as an alternative. If you are going to use this method, a great doll to use is the Aquini Potty Training Doll

There are many different methods and potty training tips that can help your child to use the potty, some work better than others. You’ll have to see what works the best for your child and then stay consistent. Consistency and patience is the key to getting over this hurdle, and there will be a few accidents a long the way. Stay positive and offer your children love and support and before you know it you’ll be done with diapers for good!