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for a lot of the time, not just before a weekend away. Friends and even close family do not generally appreciate the arrival of a toddler who's just started potty training and is still having a lot of little accidents.Leaving behind the comforting

for the change. Make sure everything about doing a poo, nappy-free, is child-friendly. Make sure the potty is comfortable if that's what you're using, or there's a step and child seat on the toilet. Don't rush your toddler, and never force them.Bin the nappy

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be in nappies by the time she's 12.2 INTRODUCE THE POTTYGet her used to sitting on a potty or child's loo seat, explaining to her what it's used for.Remember Try to keep your voice calm, neutral and unemotional as you talk to her about it - she'll pick up any