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Mums' Potty Training Tips

	Whether you are using My Carry Potty or a traditional potty trainer seat, when it comes to potty training, it makes sense to tackle it as soon as you think your child is ready to start. For a lot of us however, it's an easy task to avoid, as it can be an inconvenient and time-consuming ordeal! So, to help ease your worries, we have compiled a selection of tips and tricks from real Mums who have experienced potty training first hand. We are confident that with My Carry Potty and a little patience and gentle encouragment, your toddler will be toilet trained within weeks - and we are eager to hear all about it. Why not get in touch with us and share your potty training experiences with other parents! Still have unanswered questions about My Carry Potty? Browse our FAQs for more info.

      Tip 1: Keep it personal

Jennifer from Devon talks to us:

''I involved my daughter Lily when actually buying her potty and left it in the bathroom so she could make the connection between the two. Lily can be very possessive over her favourite toys and after speaking to friends with older children, it seems that the pattern is somewhat similar across the board. 'It's mine!' is a phrase often heard in our household! I introduced Lily's potty to her as her own, and no one else's to share, and she loved that idea down to the ground! I think it gave her the encouragement she needed to use it everywhere, making the whole potty training process a lot easier for both of us.''

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    Tip 2: Be patient

Tara from Hampshire talks to us:

''Accidents will happen, so don't get cross or it could discourage the toddler from the idea of potty training altogether. With my eldest, Jimmy, I cleaned up 'the business' and then told him where it should go next time. I occasionally let him try the toilet out for himself to make the transition easier. One thing to remember is to not expect your child to be able to wipe his own bum too early. Jim needed help with this for some time.''

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    Tip 3: Praise and reward

Seline from Bristol talks to us:

''When my son Tom was potty training, my husband and I found that giving plenty of praise every time he used his potty made him want to use it more. We made him a little rewards chart, and every time he went on his potty he got a gold star and used a packet of sweets as incentive to be 'fully potty trained' before anyone else did in his class at school - he's very competitive! Another thing I found with Tom is that he preferred going for a 'number one' sitting down at first, and developed the 'skill' of standing a little later, with his dad keeping a watchful eye!''

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     Tip 4: Dress to impress

Izzy from London talks to us:

''My tip is to buy some elasticated trousers for your child. I remember vividly on the third day of potty training, George was wearing jeans and he needed to go in the middle of the shopping centre. It only took an extra 20 seconds to undo the buttons and zip, but turns out those seconds makes all the difference to a toddler who can't control their bowel movements yet... For me, elasticated trousers meant easy and quick access!''

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     Tip 5: Squeaky clean!

Annette from Oxford talks to us:

''When potty training, it's easy to forget the basic must-dos. My eldest, Emily, seemed to find the transition from nappy to potty to toilet quite simple. However, she had difficulties remembering to flush the loo after use, as well as washing her hands. Perhaps incorporating flushing and washing into the 'steps' of potty training will help your toddler understand that cleanliness is just as crucial as going to the loo in the correct place.''

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