Articles & Advice for Mom on Potty Training

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• Importance of Consistent Nighttime Potty Training

  Gwenn S. O’Keeffe, MD, FAAP

  You’ve recognized your child’s signs of readiness and started potty training.  You’ve switched from diapers to training pants during the day.  You’ve incorporated routines into your day to help your child learn when it’s time to go potty.  Now there’s one last step - continuing to potty…

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• Potty Training Crunch Time

  Jennifer Shu

  Parents know that preschool and potty training often go hand-in-hand. But what happens when preschool is on the horizon and your child still can’t use the potty on their own? As Parents know that preschool and potty training often go hand-in-hand. But what happens when preschool is on the horizon and…

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• 3 Common Potty Training Challenges...And How to Overcome Them !

  by Page Turner, Tennessee

  Potty training is a big accomplishment in a toddler’s life and a great source of pride for both parent and child. But along the way, every toddler will run into minor setbacks on his or her path to success. "Setbacks are a natural part of the potty training process," said Stacy DeBroff, former PULL-UPS®…

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• How to Dress for Success

  By Sue Marquette Poremba

  Toddler clothes are adorable. Who can resist the cute little overalls or the colorful onesies or the soft footed pajamas? For children who are in diapers full time, those outfits are just fine, but when a child begins potty training, it is time to put them in the back of the closet or give them to…

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• Making the Big Switch : Transitioning from Diapers to Training Pants

  Katherine Bontrager

  One of the first steps parents take as they face potty training is determining if their little one is really ready to begin working toward real underwear. And for many, the next step is helping their child transition from diapers to training pants. But how should parents encourage their child to make…

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