how to potty train a child.

Step 2 Model how to use the potty.

It is most important to wait until your child is mentally ready to use the potty. This means they are expressing an interest in what goes into the potty, how the water flushes and are able to sing little pieces of the song with you (about the time they start to walk). When they can follow you into the potty, allow them to do so as far as you are comfortable. Sing the song and make the faces. Have the potty chair in the same vicinity as the adult potty (if the adult potty is too big, they may be afraid to use it.). Eventually your child will do whatever you are doing (or imagine you are doing), whether or not they really need to use it. If they even come close to they potty, it's important to give lots of praise (the bigger deal you make of it, the better they remember to do it again.).