The time has come to put away those diapers and start potty
training. This can be both exciting and intimidating to some
parents. The entire process will go a lot smoother if a plan is in
place. From making sure the child is ready to use the potty, to
knowing the essential items needed to begin the process, it is
necessary to plan ahead.
The first thing to think about is what kind of potty to
purchase. There are all kinds of fancy potties on the market. Some
play music when the child goes potty in it, others have book
holders on the sides. Those can be expensive, and are unnecessary.
Potty seats that attach to the regular toilet are inexpensive and
will work just fine. If a little potty is a must-have item, there
are plain potties that will work just as well as the fancy music
playing ones. They are more expensive than the potty seat but a
little internet searching can result in some substantial savings.
The potty seat is still the most budget-friendly solution.
Another concern is the type of training pants to use. Disposable
training pants are much like diapers and are a life saver when
those dreaded accidents occur. The down side is they are as
expensive. Cloth training pants are another option. They are thick
and the child is able to feel when they are wet. This helps with
the whole training process. They can be easily washed and reused.
Accidents tend to get a little messy, but the money saved compared
to disposable diapers makes it well worth the cleanup. Regular
underwear is another option. The child can definitely tell when
they are wet, again helping teach when they should use the potty.
Underwear are very inexpensive and come in fun character designs
the kids will love.
Potty training does not have to be an expensive ordeal.
Purchasing a potty seat over a potty chair, and choosing cloth
training pants or regular underwear over disposable training pants
will save a great deal of money. It might add a few extra loads of
laundry, but the family budget will come out way ahead.
