Potty training while traveling? Absolutely!
If you need to leave the house for an extended period of time while potty training, travel with confidence.
Sure, the task of toilet training your toddler can become infinitely more challenging, but here are some tips to keep your potty training travel successful.
Gas before you go. Take care of as many needs as possible PRIOR TO leaving the house.
Do everything possible to ensure your child has eliminated before leaving. For the first few trips, try to keep the outings as short as possible.
Only the essentials. If heading out for a jaunt in the car, go ahead and take his potty along with an adapter ring for public restrooms. Let your child know they can find potty training success outside the house by providing them with all the proper tools to help make it possible. Make sure to bring extra toilet paper and wipees, just in case you find yourself in a public restroom low on supplies.
Be a good scout. Wherever you go, seek out the bathrooms immediately. As soon as you arrive at your destination, locate the restrooms. This is essential to success as you never know when you might have to unexpectedly rush your child to the potty. Many shopping malls and other similar locations that target families on adventure are now building unisex family bathrooms designed specifically for parents. These bathrooms are as large as handicap restrooms. The are private, and are usually stocked with essential toiletries such as tissues and wipees.
Be a fearless germ slayer. Teach your child how to properly line public toilets seats with strips of toilet paper as an added barrier of protection in the event that seat liners are unavailable. Also, model for your child the importance of cleaning up after themselves by leaving the restroom in the same condition you found it.
Use caution. Always, NO MATTER WHAT AND WITHOUT FAIL, accompany your child into public restrooms. You are their number one protector. Make sure if they are going to have an accident, it is only a loss of bladder control.
Remember the occasional accident is almost certain to happen. Don’t be surprised or upset when it does. Simply take care of the mess and move forward without allowing your outing to become a battleground. Also, pay close attention to your child’s diet. A sudden change in diet is likely to usher in a change in bathroom habits as well.
If you’re doing well, congratulations! Pat yourself on the back, the end is almost here!
