During potty training it’s a good idea to always keep an eye on your toddler. Most, if not all, toddlers will have some sort of action that shows us that they are either about to go potty or are in the process of it. It could be particular facial expressions, a little wiggly dance around or even a little cry once they have started potty training. My youngest makes this funny little face when she’s about to wet. It’s a cross between shock and panic. That face ALWAYS tells me that we better HURRY. You’ll also want to keep an eye on your toddler just in case there are accidents. You certainly don’t want to walk into a room only to quickly notice a smell that should not be there.
Potty training is something that requires a large amount of commitment on your part. You have to be consistent with it. Potty training will not be as successful or move as smoothly if you are not consistent. So when you decide to begin potty training it is a good idea to make sure that you will be able to keep up the routine that you are creating. The length of time between start and complete potty training can vary greatly from child to child but I do suggest that you expect several months of potty training before you are considered finished with this stage in parenting. My girls took six months to one year of potty training to be considered fully day and night potty trained.