Once your child has graduated to a full-time underwear wearer, it’s time to celebrate! Bake a cake, hang some decorations and wave goodbye to the diapers. Congratulate your child and make a big deal out of this accomplishment. This may help to prevent setbacks because you can remind your child that he said goodbye to his diapers if he asks for one.

The most important thing to keep in mind while potty training is that every child is different. You may try the same method with 5 different children, and get 5 different results. Read your child carefully to assess what the best method is for her. Potty on the ground, or adjustable toilet seat? Diapers off—cold turkey style—or underwear during waking hours only? Chocolate or a toy car as a reward? These are all decisions you need to make based on your child’s personality.
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