Potty Training Girls

Few people would list “Potty Training” on their list of things to ponder when thinking about vacations. Parents with infants and young children however must not only make allowances i.e. baby sitting, age-appropriate activities, etc., but the more mundane considerations of things like availability of changing tables & rooms. And for that special group of parents who are in the process of the various stages of potty training girls or boys, there are additional issues that can help make even a short trip an extension of toilet training.

I recently came across a good article about just that, potty training toddlers on the road, so-to-speak. Obviously the author has had to deal with child-rearing and all it’s associated concerns. She’s written a good piece listing out some things to keep in mind when traveling with toddlers, whether on vacation or just a long drive. If you find the article interesting or useful, or you have some of your own “training tips” that you’d like to share, please feel free to leave a comment below.

A Few Important Tips On Potty Training Your Kid
by Lester Kemp

Parents can keep the drama associated with potty training their kids while they are traveling by just making a few easy preparations in advance.

Bring along your child’s potty chair on the trip. This will be essential in maintaining their potty lessons. If and when those emergencies come about, all you need to do is pull over and put the potty chair on the seat of the car. Don’t forget to bring liners or plastic bags with you in order to line their chair. This will make clean up fast and easy and improve the overall situation.

Don’t forget to also bring extra toilet paper or diaper wipes with you on the trip. Also, use what you normally use at home, because your child will appreciate the consistency.

When you bring things on the trip that children are familiar with makes it easier to keep the process on track. Since long trips can be pretty stressful on everyone, familiar things will help out the situation tremendously.

Another thing to think about is getting some disposable training pants for the ride. There are so many different kinds to select from and it can help protect the car as well as the child if an accident does happen.

While you should never dehydrate your child, limiting fluids on the trip will help relieve some of the bathroom pressure. It is not always easy to find a place to stop and use the bathroom right away, so keeping the need to go to a minimum will make a difference.

You should plan on making occasional stops at rest areas. Don’t think twice about bringing your child’s potty seat with you into the bathroom either. Children will be more inclined to go to the bathroom in a familiar chair.

Your child will most likely have an accident or two on the way. The important this is to be patient while they learn the ropes. Remember that children will react to the stress of traveling more than adults, and potty training is part of that.

After you get to your final destination, don’t forget to encourage your child and let them know what a great job they did on the road. This positive reinforcement will help your child master their potty training.

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Did this article help, or remind you of when you were in “potty training toddlers” mode? If so, we’d be interested in any thoughts, tips, or even the inevitable bathroom horror stories that all parents get to experience. Let us know!

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