Potty training is one of the most heavily anticipated milestones to get through as a parent. The process may not ever be a mess-free and easy ride, but there are many ways to make it a more accommodating experience for you and your child. Once your child has shown signs of readiness for the potty, take them with you to the store to help them pick out a potty. By including them in the purchasing process, there is more of a chance that they will reach a successful point sooner.

Key Takeaways:

• Recognizing the signs of readiness in your child is an essential first step before starting the potty training process.
• Including your child in the purchase of the potty will help them adapt to the process easier.
• It is important to praise them when they do well, just don’t go overboard with it.

“But never fear: Here are a few tips that are basically guaranteed to get you through this exciting — yet stressful and potentially accident-prone — era.”

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