Title: Potty Training | CS Mott Children's Hospital | Michigan Medicine
Headings: Potty Training
Potty Training
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How do I know when my child is ready to start toilet training?
Toilet training tips
Potties and potty seats
Toilet training trouble-shooting
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Books for parents:
Books for kids ages 1–3:

Content: Next, lead the child to the potty 1–3 times per day, take off the diaper and encourage him or her to sit. After meals tends to be a "high-yield" time for sitting. A few minutes should be enough. Praise, praise, praise your child for cooperation with sitting on the toilet, even if he or she doesn’t go. Do not force your child to sit if he or she resists. This can lead to opposition, which may set back the whole training process. Gradually increase the number of sitting times. Guide sitting times towards a routine, such as in the morning, after meals and before bedtime. After repeated success, graduating to training pants or underwear is a big incentive for children to keep on using the potty. After the graduation, remember that accidents are common and that they are not a failure but a part of learning.