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- Choose your timing wisely.
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- Start any time of the year.
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- Don’t compare your child to any other – we are all different.
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- Let them choose their own potty/toilet trainer seat.
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- Let your toddler set the space.
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- Keep to a routine as much as possible.
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- Let the nursery school and family know you are potty training. Remember to advise them of your methods so you can work together consistently.
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- Use a reward chart with some special stickers, and a reward box for extra encouragement.
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- Give an abundance of praise.
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- Get them to carry their potty with them everywhere, this gives your child a sense of security.
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- Be organised – if you are going out, take spare clothes and pants with you.
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- Dress them in loose clothing so they act quickly when they need to go.
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- Reduce liquids 30 minutes before bedtime.
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- Don’t revert back to nappies unless there are special circumstances.
- Patience pays, don’t give up!



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