How can we make things go faster?

Potty training isn't something you can rush through. It's important to follow your child's lead and go through all the steps—don't skip any.

What helps? Taking more time and paying closer attention at every step. So read books as often as possible, take your child to the bathroom, and practice using the potty in a playful way (steps 1 and 2).

Has your child successfully used the potty for a pee or a poop? If so, practicing every day will help in steps 3 and 4. Give plenty of praise and high fives, even for small steps. Involve other caregivers (daycare, grandparents, babysitters, older siblings). Set aside specific times for using the potty or the toilet.

It’s important to keep at it and not give up, even if things don’t go so well for a few days. Give yourself a little pat on the back every now and then and hang in there. For most children, it takes another 1 to 3 months to become fully potty-trained after their first time on the potty (step 2). Keep that in mind and don’t rush it.

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