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Your child will also learn to use unfamiliar restrooms
At home, your child is familiar with the toilet. But outside the home, everything looks different. Using the toilet at a relative’s house, in a restaurant, or at daycare can take some getting used to. That’s normal at this stage.
When your child is potty training, new situations will arise. You might be visiting family, going to a restaurant, or out and about somewhere.
Many children find using a different toilet a little intimidating at first. The toilet might be higher, smell different, or make more noise.
Help your child by calmly explaining where the bathroom is and taking a quick look together. This will help them feel comfortable with the place.
It also helps to take a quick trip to the bathroom at a convenient time. For example, before you head out somewhere or right after you arrive.
By continuing to practice this calmly, your child will learn that they can go to the bathroom not only at home, but also in other places.
Tip 1 – Let your child take a look first
Walking to the bathroom together helps them get used to the new place.
Tip 2 – Visit
when things are quiet. For example, right after you arrive or well before you leave, so there’s no rush.
Tip 3 – Bring a change of clothes
Accidents can always happen while you're out and about. That's just part of practicing.
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