Title: Crucial Tips for Potty Training in One Week | LoveToKnow
Headings: Crucial Tips for Potty Training in One Week
Crucial Tips for Potty Training in One Week
Contributor: Susie McGee
Know the Signs of Readiness
Before You Begin
Portable Potty Pros
Portable Potty Cons
Tips to Potty Train Your Child in One Week
Prepare, Prepare, Prepare
Execute and Commit
Getting Your Child Into a Routine
Additional Tips That May Help
Potty Training Setbacks
What Should You Do If There's a Setback
Day and Night
Throwing Away the Diapers or Pull-Ups
The End of the Week
Be Flexible

Content: You can try having your child sit on the potty every hour or so. You may not have 'potty success' but this can help get your child into a routine. About 20 to 30 minutes after your child eats a meal, have him or her sit on the potty. That is approximately how long it takes for your child to feel the urge to use the bathroom after eating. If nothing happens on the potty, that's okay. It is important to still give praise and positive reinforcement. Watch for signs of readiness throughout the day. Be consistent and give your child friendly, gentle reminders about the potty or simply ask your child (often) if he or she has to go potty. Don't forget to include hand washing as part of the potty training routine. Additional Tips That May Help
A few other tips that may help the process go smoother include: