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The easiest way to prepare your toddler is talk to him/her and allow the child to feel comfortable about the entire process. Your child has to be handled very carefully because if you show anxiety and stress, he/she may feel very embarrassed.

To familiarize the child with the toilet, allow him/her to visit the toilet and discover the commode. If your child wants to play with the flush, allow him/her to do so. Before you begin the toilet training, place a potty chair in the playing area of the child so that he/she becomes familiar with the new object. Your child should be told that the chair belongs to him/her. You may even allow your child to mount the chair fully clothed, as if it was another normal chair so that the child does not become anxious. Do not force your child to sit on the chair against his/her will. If the child wants to leave the chair, allow him/her to do so.

Once the child has got used to the chair, allow the child to sit on the potty without any clothes or a diaper. Show the child how the potty chair should be used. You can use the stools in a dirty diaper to demonstrate how the potty chair should be used. You can also allow the child to watch the bowel movement from the potty chair to the toilet. Finally, instruct your child to flush the toilet and explain the significance.

Once your child is comfortable with the potty chair and has understood how to flush the stools, you can start teaching the child how to use the bathroom. To aid your child, make sure that the child wears comfortable clothes which are easy to remove. Also, if your child shows the urge to use the toilet, always make sure that you respond quickly. If your child is not able to vocally tell you that he/she needs to use the toilet, look for cues and signs.

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