How to Potty Train a Toddler While Breastfeeding a Baby

Potty training can be a stressful and challenging time for both parents and children. If you have also have a baby who is breastfeeding, potty training your toddler can be even more challenging. It is difficult to help your toddler with potty training if you're in the middle of breastfeeding a younger child. Here are some tips to keep your sanity and successfully potty train your toddler while breastfeeding your baby.

Instructions

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Make sure your toddler is ready to potty train. Some children take longer than others when it comes to potty training preparation. Both of you will be stressed if your toddler is not ready for potty training.

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Place the potty chair in the living room, play room, or other room where you spend most of your time. This will allow both you and your toddler easy access to the potty chair when she needs to go to the bathroom. It will be easier than hauling your baby along with you to the bathroom.

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Buy a sling and use it for breastfeeding your baby. If your toddler suddenly needs to use the potty chair, your baby can continue eating in the sling without being disturbed. Your hands will be free to help your toddler with the potty training.

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Dress your toddler in sweatpants or other loose pants. If you have a girl, you can put her in a dress or nightgown that she can easily lift herself. This way your child can get undressed easily when the urge to go potty strikes. Your toddler won't have to wait for you to help with this step.

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Practice getting dressed and undressed. This practice will enable your child to handle this step on his own when potty training.

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Encourage your toddler to use the potty chair frequently while you are not breastfeeding your younger child. Have your toddler use the potty right before you plan to breastfeed so she'll be less likely to need to use the potty during the breastfeeding session.