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10 Things to Know About Potty Training

Could your child be ready to potty train? Our ten-step guide will get you started on the right track and help you and your little one find potty training success.

Wait until your child is ready.

"A lot of parents think their child should be trained by such and such an age," says Peter Stavinoha, PhD, author of Stress-Free Potty Training. "But potty training is a process." Start slow, and to pique interest, let your child watch you use the bathroom, let her pick out underwear decorated with her favorite character, and cheer her on if she does use the potty.

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