Don't put potty training on pause when you and your family travel. The process can continue with some patience and simple planning.

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Maximize your options by bringing along your child's free-standing potty chair. If necessary, you can always pull off the road and set up the potty chair on the passenger side seat. Don't forget to take plastic inserts or bags to line the potty chair. It will make clean up easier and get you back on the road faster.

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If you decide on bringing the potty chair, take toilet paper or wipes for your child. Stay consistent and use on the road whatever you use at home. Long trips are hard enough without adding extra elements to confuse or stress your child.

Protect your car seat and your little one's clothes by putting them in disposable training pants before starting out. There are many styles and price points to choose from and they are worth remembering to avoid embarrassing accidents.

Take care to limit your child's water intake during a trip. Of course, they should stay hydrated, but it's easy to over do it. Traveling is always more pleasant if you don't have to make an unexpected stop because your toddler has had an accident.

Take advantage of the many highway rest stops you encounter for your toddler. Bring their potty seat in the restroom with you. They may be unsure of the adult toilet, so be ready to use their potty chair to make the process go smoothly.

Don't forget that potty training takes time and it's typical for children to regress, especially when you're traveling. Don't be upset about it. Let your child know you are proud of them. Be encouraging and continue the process.

When you get where you're going, try to ease your child back into his regular potty training routine, as soon as you can. Take comfort in knowing that the trip is temporary and in time you will return home everything will be back to normal.

Potty Training While Traveling

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