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Hooray! No more nappies. How to transition well to potty training

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It takes a lot of courage to start potty training-but if you keep your cool and wait until the time is right, it will all be over before you know it.

For a toddler, learning to use the loo or potty is a major step towards adulthood. But the whole thing is a daunting prospect for parents. How long will it take before soggy bottoms are behind you? Should you start now or wait until next year? Is a potty best or should you go straight for the loo?

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