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Thinking about potty training


It can be messy! There will be accidents! Potty training is an important milestone for your child, but learning to gain control of the bowel and bladder can be a complicated process and your child needs to be emotionally and physically ready to potty train.

Your child will learn to understand and know how to react and respond to the feeling that they need to empty their bladder or bowel. They will also need to understand what you want them to do and how to do it.

Some children seem to train themselves needing little input from parents,perhaps by simply taking their nappy off and refusing to wear it again. But for others, the process of learning how to use the potty doesn’t run smoothly and it can sometimes feel stressful for both of you.

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