Wait until your toddler shows readiness signs
Choose a calm time to start
Buy a potty chair or toilet seat insert
Introduce the potty before training begins
Let your toddler watch and copy
Use simple words for pee and poop
Create a consistent potty routine
Take your toddler to the potty after waking up
Take your toddler to the potty after meals
Take your toddler to the potty before naps and bedtime
Encourage sitting on the potty regularly
Keep sessions short and relaxed
Praise attempts and successes
Use small rewards if helpful
Dress your toddler in easy-to-remove clothes
Watch for potty cues
Respond quickly to accidents
Avoid punishment for accidents
Clean accidents calmly and matter-of-factly
Teach handwashing every time
Stay consistent across caregivers
Be patient and expect setbacks
Use training pants when ready
Switch to underwear when accidents decrease
Keep nighttime training separate if needed
Continue encouraging and reinforcing progress