How to Start: Babies 'R' Us

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What Do I Need to Start Potty Training?

I am finally ready to begin potty training next week with my 2 1/2 year old daughter. We've had a lot of false starts and practice, but I'm finally ready and I think she is too. So here's the question: What do I need to have on hand to help with this? I have a potty, of course, that we've used here and there from time to time. I have training pants and my reward system all figured out. I'm thinking that I need a "piddle pad" to use in the car in case she has an accident in her car seat. I even have a little portable potty for the car...

Diaper Recommendations

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Potty Training Without Pull-ups

Okay, so my daughter has been showing many signs she is ready for the potty for a few months now. (Sitting on the potty, telling me when she is wet, most recently pulling off her diaper and screaming when I try to put a new one on) I have heard from a few moms, the best way is to get rid of all diapers and pull-ups and just put them in underwear and they will be potty trained in a few days, maybe a week. I put it off because I was newly pregnant and very tired and not up to the mess. Well, we started today, and she is not even attempting...

Potty Chair Recommendations

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Potty Chair Types

We're a ways from needing this, but I wanted to find out what worked best for your child. I have a daughter. I thought it would be a good idea for the potty chair to have a back and handles- what worked best?