Getting the right potty chair can make all the difference in success during potty training. Whatever type of potty chair you choose, make sure your child likes it.  One of the reasons your child disliked sitting on his or her potty chair is because it didn’t hold any interest for him or her.

Find out how the pot is removed before purchasing a potty chair. Make sure the pot is not hard to get out or has to be tipped. If you want a urine deflector, look for a removable one to be made of flexible plastic. If you get a potty chair with a tray, lifting it up will be one more step your child will have to master.

Some potties have shapes in the bottom of the pot that change colors when the child pees. There are also potty training chairs that play music. There are race car potty that made racing noises when he peed or pooped in it. Some potty comes complete with a handle for flushing and makes sound when it is flushed.

When considering this type of potty chair, keep in mind that eventually, all of the bells and whistles can tend to get old quickly.  This is especially evident when your child thinks it’s fun to pour water in it just so they can hear the fun sounds.

When you buy a potty chair, you should really have one for every bathroom in your home.  We definitely advocate having your child with you when you are picking out a potty chair.  Once you get it home, introduce it in a casual way.  It’s alright if your child wants to play with it a little bit.  Show your child how it works and talk to him or her about how they are supposed to use it.

Some children want to haul potty seat into the living room and sit there watching TV.  You have to relax and let your child lead the way. Don’t get all caught up in appropriateness when potty training.