Travel Tips

Traveling Is Not A Reason To Pause Baby’s Potty Training

Don’t put potty training on pause when you and your family travel. The process can continue with some patience and simple planning.

Don’t hesitate to bring your child’s freestanding potty chair along for the ride. It’s not ideal, but having it on-board can be a lifesaver if you’re miles from your destination and your child has a full bladder. If need be, you can pull over and position it on the passenger side seat and continue your training. Bring along plastic inserts or bags to line the potty chair for easy clean up.

Be sure to take along toilet tissue or wipes for your little one. Familiarity is important to children so, have on hand the products they’re used to. A road trip probably isn’t the best time to spring new things on them.

Protect your car seat and your little one’s clothes by putting them in disposable training pants before starting out. There are many styles and price points to choose from and they are worth remembering to avoid embarrassing accidents.

It’s a good idea to limit how much water your child ingests while you’re traveling. Keep them hydrated but don’t over do it or they may have an accident. Finding a place to pull over on a busy highway can be challenging sometimes and is best avoided.

Take advantage of the many highway rest stops you encounter for your toddler. Bring their potty seat in the restroom with you. They may be unsure of the adult toilet, so be ready to use their potty chair to make the process go smoothly.

Don’t forget that potty training takes time and it’s typical for children to regress, especially when you’re traveling. Don’t be upset about it. Let your child know you are proud of them. Be encouraging and continue the process.

When you reach your destination, don’t forget to give your toddler positive reinforcement and get him back on his potty routine so you can continue on to potty training success.

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