But try not to make a big deal of every trip to the potty or else your child will start to feel nervous and self-conscious under the glare of all that attention. As with any other skill, the more she uses the potty, the better she'll be at it. But there are some things you can do to make it easier for her. Dress your child in loose-fitting clothes that she can easily take off herself, or buy panties a size too big. If she still has trouble with the concept, don't overreact or punish.
Nothing can disrupt toilet training faster than making a child feel bad for having an accident.
Keep in mind that even children who have used the toilet successfully for months occasionally have accidents when they are engrossed in an activity. If you feel frustrated, remind yourself that scolding her for wetting her pants might mean months of diapers ahead. If you approach potty training with a little panache, your child will be more likely to stay motivated throughout the entire process. Or put her favorite book in the magazine rack next to the toilet so she can read it whenever she has to go. If your child starts to lose interest when she's well into toilet training, you may want to consider offering rewards.