Moving from Potty Chair to Adult Toilet

Many parents are concerned about using a potty chair to potty train their child because they're worried that the transition to the adult toilet will be too hard for the child. There isn't a need to fear because it doesn't have to be hard and it can be a smooth transition.

One very important thing to know is that you shouldn't rush the transition. Start with just having the child use the adult toilet every once in awhile. If you have several bathrooms in your home, only have a potty chair in one of the bathrooms and make it the bathroom that your child doesn't bathe in. When it's time for a bath have your child go on the adult toilet before getting into the tub.

If your child has fears, be sure to talk about them. Try turning your child backwards on the toilet or get down to his level and hold him.

Be sure to help teach your child learn how to climb up onto the toilet and how to hold on. Give lots of encouragement and praise to the child for even trying even if he doesn't actually leave a token the toilet.