Depending on your child you may find that you need certain supplies when potty training and others simply dont work. This comes from trial and error with your child. However, the following supplies are really essential ones and almost all potty training children will need these basic items.

Potty
A potty is one of the most important tools when potty training. This is where your child will use the potty and it should be picked out by your child. Make a big shopping event out of buying a potty and allow your child to pick out his favorite. Dont influence him in any way and let him buy his favorite. The potty will become is friend and where he does all of his business so this is important. It also serves as the transition to the big potty as well.

Underwear
Its a close competition between the potty and big boy or girl underwear as to which of these your child will love most. If you really want potty training to be successful then ensure that you allow your toddler to pick out his favorite big boy underwear. Then, let him know this underwear likes to be clean and dry and should only be worn when he is using the potty.

Training Pants
Training pants are also very useful in the beginning stages of potty training. Make a deal with your child that when he can keep his training pants dry for an entire day then eh can begin wearing big boy underwear. This will provide motivation. The training pants are generally thick cotton and your child can immediately feel when they are wet. This allows your child to make the connection between peeing and being wet.

Incentives
Incentives or rewards are also essential supplies when potty training. Your child will enjoy receiving a small prize after every visit to the toilet. Stickers, a small piece of candy, or a bigger prize for multiple successful trips to the potty will work well for your child.

Final Thoughts
There are a lot of things you can buy when potty training but you probably dont need a lot of them. In addition, you will find the above list very helpful especially if you have never potty trained before and are not quite sure how to get started. Just keep in mind that while the above supplies are essential your positive attitude and support is just as important to your child.

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