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Home › Articles › Holiday: Winter › Finish Potty Training During the Holidays

Finish Potty Training During the Holidays

5 Steps to Entering the New Year as a Big Kid®

By Melinda Copp

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This approach may make your child feel more comfortable about using the potty on a plane, bus or train. "Prepare your child by describing how the bathroom will be different and how it will feel to go in a moving bathroom, and present it as a fun adventure," Crane says.

5. Relapses Are Acceptable

Even if your child has been dry for a while, he or she may wet again when you get off your routine. "Don't get upset about it," Jackson says. "When things get back to normal, they'll get back on track."

If your child has an accident, keep a positive attitude. Reassure him that accidents are OK and praise him for trying so hard.

"With lots of family at the house, sometimes I forgot to ask or the boys got so distracted that they wet in their pants," Shey-Osborne says. "I just remained positive and said, 'That's OK,' with a smile on my face. And then had them clean themselves up."

Potty training doesn't have to take a back burner when the holiday season comes around. And keep in mind that even if your little one has been diaper free for a while, accidents can happen – especially during the excitement of the season. When you use these tips for potty training through the busy holidays, you and your child can succeed – just in time for the New Year.

Accident-free Outings

Big crowds and long lines make bathroom emergencies trickier during the holidays. Teri Crane, who teaches potty training boot camps to parents, educators and childcare providers, offers these tips for preventing accidents while on the go.

1. Clothing should be as easy as possible to remove, so stick with elastic waistbands and avoid snaps, buttons, belts and suspenders.

2. Whenever possible, visit the restroom as soon as you enter a mall or shopping center. This will help you avoid emergencies while shopping.

3. Sugary treats go hand in hand with the holidays. To avoid stomach upsets, make sure your child is getting plenty of water and nutritious foods.


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