Children are more likely to use the potty they choose, as well as any associated props. If you teach him to go to the bathroom in an adult toilet, be sure he can rest his feet on a stool. Dangling feet tense the rectal muscles, making it harder to have a bowel movement. Remind your toddler. Busy toddlers often ignore their body's signals and need a few prompts.
Bare bottoms make training easier, too.
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