From Pregnancy To Child

A few years ago, you and your spouse took the time to find all the right necessities for your newborn, but now that it's time to toilet train your child, have you considered what type of baby potties are available? Having the right potty can make a huge difference when it comes down to potty training your toddler. A potty your child enjoys using will make training less stressful on the both of you.

Baby potties make excellent baby Christmas gifts. Many experts agree that one can never have too many baby potties, as one goal of training baby to use the toilet is to give the baby success experiences. In the early days of training, a potty will need to be available as soon as the child expresses the need to go, so having more baby potties will increase the chances of making it to the potty. Therefore, if you are searching for baby Christmas gifts, baby potties are always an appropriate choice. If you do not wish to buy a baby potty, potty training accessories such as books or dolls are also great baby Christmas gifts.

There is a dizzying array of baby potties currently available on the market. Experts say that you should seek a model with firm back and thigh support. Arm rests or handles can also make the child feel more secure. If you select a standalone unit, make sure that there is an adequate splashguard and a removable bowl for easy cleaning. Some baby potties teach children to flush as well, using music as an incentive for pushing the handle.

Traditional baby potties are made of hard molded plastic. While this design is excellent for cleaning, many parents now feel that plastic is uncomfortable and can make the child dislike using the potty. Newer designs are made of softer, more cushioned materials.

Another design idea that is quite popular in baby potties is the trainer seat. This seat snaps onto a traditional toilet, over the regular seat. The trainer seat is small and comfortable for a child. Better models include handles and even leg/foot rests. Most trainer seats snap into the toilet lid to get them out of the way for adult toilet use.

Of particular note is the mini-urinal, apart from baby potties this product can be extremely helpful in potty training boys. Some boys hate sitting on the toilet as they see their fathers standing in front of it. The mini-urinal snaps to the front of the toilet and hangs low, at the perfect height for young boys. According to product users, some explanation must be given to guests who use the restroom where the mini-urinal is located, but these types of baby potties seem to be excellent for toilet training baby boys.