When potty training, avoid fizzy drinks, drinks that have processed sugar added, and caffeinated drinks. Many parents believe that restricting liquids during potty training, will aid with training – as will promote less accidents. This is a myth.

For the majority of children, using pull ups after starting potty training is usually not advantageous. They are so absorbent they make it difficult for a child to know when they have wet. It can also offer little incentive to use the potty or toilet as the pull up is right there. Then if your child has an accident, simply remove the top 2 sheets and you have a readymade bed. So much handier than looking for clean sheets in the middle of the night. Creation Consumer Finance Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register no. 311518). The rubberised feet stabilise the Potette and secure it when being used as a toilet trainer. The compact fold-away design fits perfectly into the luxury Potette travel carry bag, making it easy to store. The super absorbent, biodegradable, gently fragranced disposable liners contain a clever pad that turns liquid to gel. Up to 3 liners can be stored on the folded potty ready for immediate use. Simply pop it up and it’s ready for action, once used simply dispose of like you would a disposable nappy.Tell you when they have gone (they recognise the feeling of a wet nappy, show a desire not to remain wet, and have the communication skills to inform you of such) Most nurseries are very accommodating and will work in partnership with you on this. Nurseries cannot be expected to potty train all the children in their care, and so often stipulate that a child must be potty trained before commencing. However, for children who are genuinely not ready, they are usually very good at working in partnership with parents and understand that there is a strong developmental element to potty training Although the average age to commence potty training is 27 months, it is important not to become too fixated with age, and instead look for signs that your child is physically, socially, and emotionally ready. Some children begin the process earlier, and others later. It is about working within your child’s developmental timeframe.

Carry post-it notes to place over automatic flush sensors in public toilets (otherwise they can flush when your child is using the toilet, which can frighten some children)

Changes in the environment: Sometimes changes in the environment such as a new baby, room change at nursery or moving house can be overwhelming for little ones. Sometimes they may believe they are not obtaining their usual attention and may urinate as an easy way to obtain this. In this instance, offer 1:1 bonding time outside of potty training. Clean up the accidents without making too much fuss They are unwell: Sometimes illness can impact potty training. In this instance speak with your GP and start again when they are feeling better. Ask to speak with the manager of the nursery, and explain that you do not believe your child is ready, and that you would appreciate their support with this. Legally a nursery cannot deny your child space if they are not developmentally ready to commence the potty training process. In seventeen years millions of infants have benefited from the convenience of a fold away potty and disposable potty training provided by POTETTE ®. Your child mustn’t be showing any signs of UTI or constipation before starting the process. It is usually advantageous to wait until a time when there is not too much going on – big life events such as a new baby or moving house or usually not a great time to commence the process.