Potty Training While Travelling

If you need to leave home for an extended period of time for any reason

, know that traveling makes potty training much more challenging.While you shouldn't schedule any long vacations during your expected training period, sometimes things come up and you must travel.

Perhaps your toddler is taking a long time getting used to the idea of using the potty all the time and they aren't completely trained when you need to travel.That's where this section would apply as well.

Have your child leave home empty.That means to go potty before leaving and no liquids on the road - well, minimal liquids.Resist the urge to put them in a pull up.He or she is a big kid now. Putting a diaper on him or her now can only confuse.

Take along the potty chair or adapter seat.Little bladders can require frequent pit stops and you want to be prepared.Anywhere you go, look for the bathrooms first. Make note of rest areas along the way where you may be able to stop for a potty break.

Carry extra tissues and sanitizing gel for strange bathrooms.You don't want to be caught short.I always liked to have an extra roll of toilet paper in my purse along with a huge bottle of Germ-X. You never can be too sure what type of situation you'll be getting into.

Always choose the handicap or family bathroom.You'll have extra room if you use the stall for people with disabilities, but the seat may be elevated and your child will need more help.

Shopping malls and many other places are now building unisex family bathrooms specifically designed for parents. These bathrooms are as large as handicap bathrooms, private, and can be stocked with needed toiletries like Kleenex and wipes.

Teach children to line public toilets with strips of toilet paper as an added barrier of protection if toilet seat liners are not available.

Always, always accompany your child into public restrooms. Safety is nothing to take for granted - even while potty training. Never, ever let your child go into a public restroom alone. Don't even let them go with an older sibling. Have them accompanied by a trusted adult - at all times!

Pack a waterproof sheet, small plastic tablecloth, or heavy plastic bag to cover mattresses, or a rubber-backed bathroom rug that rolls ups easily for travel. Hotel staff will be just as appreciative as relatives and friends.

Don't be surprised or upset if your child starts to have accidents. Revert to training pants for now; relax and enjoy your trip. Don't make your trip a battleground. Worry about training or retraining when you get back home.

Watch your child's diet while on the road. A change in diet during family vacations is likely to bring about a change in bowel habits, either constipation or diarrhea, and a corresponding slump in training progress.

by: Nicole Morgan

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