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Use Potty Alone – As your child gets more comfortable with potty and his ability to control his bodily functions, he will go to potty by himself. He will then come tell you about it. Again, this is a time for lots of praise and encouragement.
Transition to Toilet – When your child is comfortable using his potty seat, it’s time to transition him to toilet. Many children are afraid of falling in, so you may need to purchase a toilet seat adapter such as Flip-N-Flush or PRIMO’s Ducka toilet adapter. These devices reduce size of toilet hole, thereby making you child feel more secure.
Use Potty Away From Home - The last stage of potty training occurs when your child is able to use potty away from home. Thankfully, there are many portable and disposable toilet seats available to keep your child from coming in contact with public toilet seats. Many public bathrooms have auto-flush toilets with electronic sensors. These sensors often fail to detect that a child is seated on toilet and cause toilet to flush repeatedly, scaring child. Devices such as Flush-Stopper prevent auto-flush toilets from flushing while your child is seated.
Some children breeze through seven stages of potty training in a matter of weeks, while other children take several months to complete potty training. Your child’s progress depends on his or her stage of development, your potty training knowledge, and potty training products you have available.
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