Choosing the Best Baby Potties
Baby potties are a reality of every new parent's life. Countless
hours will be spent sitting on the floor with the child, working
through the trials and tribulations of training baby boys or girls
to use the potty. These all-important tools can assist in making
training easier, while the wrong baby potties can actually set potty
training back. Therefore, it is important to consider your options
and choose carefully.
Baby potties make excellent baby Christmas gifts. Many experts agree
that one can never have too many baby potties, as one goal of
training baby to use the toilet is to give the baby success
experiences. In the early days of training, a potty will need to be
available as soon as the child expresses the need to go, so having
more baby potties will increase the chances of making it to the
potty. Therefore, if you are searching for baby Christmas gifts,
baby potties are always an appropriate choice. If you do not wish to
buy a baby potty, potty training accessories such as books or dolls
are also great baby Christmas gifts.
There is a dizzying array of baby potties currently available on the
market. Experts say that you should seek a model with firm back and
thigh support. Arm rests or handles can also make the child feel
more secure. If you select a standalone unit, make sure that there
is an adequate splashguard and a removable bowl for easy cleaning.
Some baby potties teach children to flush as well, using music as an
incentive for pushing the handle.
Baby potties haven't always been the user friendly models we see
today. In earlier times, a potty chair may have been made from wood
with leather padding and a ceramic or plastic bowl inserted under
the center of the seat. Modern methods of construction include
molded plastic shaped to fit the curves of your child's body or
soft, cushioned rings.
Another design idea that is quite popular in baby potties is the
trainer seat. This seat snaps onto a traditional toilet, over the
regular seat. The trainer seat is small and comfortable for a child.
Better models include handles and even leg/foot rests. Most trainer
seats snap into the toilet lid to get them out of the way for adult
toilet use.
Toilet training baby boys can be a challenge. They might see their
father or brothers standing at the toilet and wonder why they can't
do that too. There is a product on the market that could help, and
it is called the mini-urinal. The mini-urinal attaches to the front
of the toilet and hangs low enough for a young boy to use, however,
you will have to offer some explanations to your guests if you have
only one bathroom. In the end, all that matters is your child's
comfort so he or she can learn more easily. Baby potties need to be
one that the child will actually use.
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