| Potty training seats are an important element to | | | | disinfect spray and wipes on hand. After emptying |
| training your child to use the potty. An adult sized | | | | the contents into the toilet, fill it with clean tap water |
| toilet is not very comfortable or safe for a toddler to | | | | from the sink or tub and empty that as well. Use |
| sit on. For one,they may fall in! Another reason is | | | | disinfectant wipes to wipe it down if necessary or if |
| because small children may be scared to sit on the | | | | not, use the disinfectant spray. Spray the seating |
| big toilet. Learning to use the potty is a big step in a | | | | area as well. This time your child's potty is clean and |
| child's life, and making it safe and comfortable is an | | | | germ free for the next time. |
| important step to help him learn to use the potty. | | | | Your child may actually want to use the big toilet like |
| Having the right potty training seat is one of the first | | | | Mommy and Daddy. In this case, a comfy potty |
| steps. | | | | training toilet seat would be a good idea. They fit |
| Many children feel most comfortable starting out with | | | | right on your existing toilet. They come in many |
| a small training potty seat. It is far less intimidating to | | | | different colors and patterns. Many come with splash |
| a two year old than sitting on the large standard | | | | guards and handles. The handles may make it easier |
| toilet. They like feeling like they have their very on | | | | for your child to brace herself since her feet will not |
| seat to use. It is a lot easier for them to get on and | | | | touch the floor. Some of these types come with built |
| off. They are more likely to want to go if they can | | | | in steps as well. This way your child can learn to go |
| do more of the process by themselves. As I am sure | | | | potty by herself. However, always be present to |
| you know, children start wanting to do things by | | | | observe your young child when going to the potty |
| themselves early, so it boosts their confidence when | | | | on the big toilet. You do not want to take the |
| they can sit on the potty and get off by themselves. | | | | chance of him accidentally falling in. |
| The drawback with using one of the kiddie sized | | | | Choosing one of the many different potty training |
| potty training seats is the need to empty and clean | | | | seats need not be a daunting task. Once you decide |
| it. With every successful trip to the potty, you have | | | | which one is best for your child, you will begin the |
| to dispose of its contents. This is just one of the | | | | journey of potty training. Don't worry, you and your |
| many sacrifices of parenthood! Here are a few tips | | | | child will do great. Every child learns at a different |
| to cleaning these types of potty chairs. Have | | | | pace, so be patient and stay positive. |