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Read articles and information on Toilet Training in our Caring for Toddler section: www.essentialbaby.com.au/toddler/caring-for-toddler

Best TT advice?

Best toilet training advice?

What's your best advice (one liner) for someone with a beginner toilet trainer?

Go at your child’s pace, don’t force the change	[ 6 ]	[54.55%]
Work out what reward will motivate them (ie. lollies, stickers, reward chart, toy etc)	[ 2 ]	[18.18%]
Take them to the toilet regularly until they work out their own bladder control	[ 0 ]	[0.00%]
Plan your outings, have everything you need in case of accidents	[ 0 ]	[0.00%]
Some days they'll get it, others they won’t, but it’s all normal	[ 2 ]	[18.18%]
Don’t do it all for them, let them learn to sit on the toilet, wipe themselves etc	[ 0 ]	[0.00%]
Make going to the toilet fun with special book or games	[ 0 ]	[0.00%]
Take the potty to the park or on outings so it's always nearby	[ 1 ]	[9.09%]

Total Votes: 15

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EB-Marion View Member Profile	18/02/2013, 02:18 PM Post #1
Posts: 61 Joined: 14-October 09
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What advice would you give to parents who are just starting the toilet training journey with their little ones? Vote in the poll or add your own thoughts below! Thanks for sharing

liveworkplay View Member Profile	18/02/2013, 02:41 PM Post #2
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Don't stress yourself and your child. Wait until they want to do it. It shouldn't take more then a couple of days, honestly. All I did with my three was make sure they had access to a potty (although DD3 never used one, went straight to the toilet) and knew what to do. I would occasionally ask if they wanted to use it, but that was about all. Oh and of course, lots and lots of nappy free time.

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