Travel Tips

Traveling Is Not An Exception For Your Kid’s Potty Training

Parents can minimize the perils of potty training their toddlers while traveling by making a few, easy preparations.

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.

If you decide on bringing the potty chair, take toilet paper or wipes for your child. Stay consistent and use on the road whatever you use at home. Long trips are hard enough without adding extra elements to confuse or stress your child.

Disposable training pants can be a lifesaver when on the road. There are many styles and sizes to choose from and remembering to put one your little guy or girl can prevent accidents from becoming inconvenient and embarrassing for everyone.

Take care to limit your child’s water intake during a trip. Of course, they should stay hydrated, but it’s easy to over do it. Traveling is always more pleasant if you don’t have to make an unexpected stop because your toddler has had an accident.

Take advantage of rest stops while traveling so your child can use the bathroom. Don’t be afraid to bring along their potty seat into the restroom. Children can be afraid of the unusual surroundings so don’t be surprised if they prefer the comfort of their potty chair instead of the rest stop toilet.

Keep in mind that toilet training relapses are common when children are stressed out or traveling. The best way to minimize their inconvenience is to plan for them to happen. In that way, you will be prepared when they do and even more pleased when they don’t.

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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