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Potty training is hard.\u00a0 We’ve found it to be one of the most challenging periods in our house (so far).\u00a0 It’s this crazy time when your little one is figuring out their independence and discovering so much about the world around them.\u00a0 They’re not a baby anymore, but not a big kid yet – and they seem to quickly flip between these two throughout the course of any given day.<\/p>\n
In the midst of this crazy and yet oh-so-fun time in our little guy’s development, we went to Walt Disney World.\u00a0 As with any Disney trip, we walked away with amazing memories!\u00a0 And some lessons learned…\u00a0 I’m here to share a few of our takeaways – with the hope that it can make another family’s trip go that much more smoothly!<\/p>\n
As many of us do preparing for a trip to Disney, take some time to get to know where you will be visiting.\u00a0 Specifically, get to know where the bathrooms<\/em> are where you’ll be visiting.\u00a0 Disney parks and resorts are generally pretty well laid out and the good news is that a bathroom is likely not too far when you need it.\u00a0 Still, I found it to be well worth the time investment to study the park maps<\/a> before our trip.<\/p>\n My husband and I both felt like we were ready to keep the routine on vacation.\u00a0 Regular trips to the potty helps prevent accidents, right?\u00a0 This is true, but it is so incredibly easy to lose track of time when you are caught up in the magic of your Disney vacation.\u00a0 (That’s part of why we love Disney – you get a chance to escape reality with your family and lose yourself in vacation memories!)\u00a0 This is all well and good, but our family learned quickly that when you’re in the midst of potty training you need to also keep yourself tethered to the reality of regular bathroom trips.<\/p>\n At home, we are big fans of timers.\u00a0 We’ve found them to be helpful with transitions and giving our little one a clear idea of what to expect.\u00a0 At Disney, we had to break out the timers more as a reminder for my husband and myself.\u00a0 It’s easy to lose 10 minutes here, an hour there – setting timers on our phones at the parks helped us make sure we were keeping little guy on track for regular trips to the bathroom.\u00a0 They helped us make sure we were setting him up to be successful.<\/p>\n Do whatever works for you and your family to keep yourselves on track.\u00a0 If regular trips to the potty are what is working well at home, figure out how you can keep this going while on vacation.\u00a0 Whatever it is that works at home is most likely to work when your little one is in a new environment – find your best way to keep it up.<\/p>\n There is a lot of stimulation at Walt Disney World – it’s a lot for little ones to take in!\u00a0 While there are lots of bathroom options in the parks (and we are so grateful for all of the family bathrooms they offer!) there is still a lot happening that can keep your little one from focusing on the task at hand.<\/p>\n This trip was the first one where we checked out the Baby Care Centers<\/a>.\u00a0 Each of the theme parks has one and they are nothing short of fantastic!\u00a0 The name is a bit misleading because they are wonderful not only for infants but also toddlers and other young children.\u00a0 They offer space and equipment for all kinds of needs – from feeding to changing tables and beyond.\u00a0 They also have lots of supplies – including wipes and pull ups!\u00a0 The biggest asset for us was being able to use their family bathroom with our little guy.\u00a0 It offered a much quieter and less rushed potty experience, which we found to be exactly what he needed later in the day.<\/p>\n As of parents of potty training kiddos, we of course know the importance of having extra sets of clothing at all times.\u00a0 This should be at the absolute top of your list when it comes to what’s in your park bag.\u00a0 (And don’t forget the socks!)<\/p>\n We like to pack extra outfits in zip top bags – it helps keep everything organized and you have a place to put wet clothes when there’s an accident.<\/em><\/p>\n Now, the one thing we did not think of is packing extra clothes for the adults.\u00a0 We learned from experience that sometimes an accident might happen when – say – you have your little one in your arms and are running to the bathroom…\u00a0 (This is what made my husband go from wearing a t-shirt to only a hooded sweatshirt in 85 degree weather.)\u00a0 Save yourself the heat, or the cost of an unexpected theme park t-shirt purchase, and toss an extra shirt in your backpack.<\/p>\n Accidents are bound to happen – it’s just part of this stage.\u00a0 Stay positive, cut yourself (and your little one) some slack, and think of it as part of your family’s Disney adventure.\u00a0 You’ll look back fondly on these memories one day, too!<\/p>\n Have you visited a Disney theme park with a toddler who was potty training? What tips do you have?\u00a0Share them in the comments below or\u00a0<\/em>on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n Did you like this article? Make sure to share it with your friends! Check below for easy ways to share!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Want to visit Walt Disney World? Contact\u00a0The Magic for Less Travel<\/a>\u00a0for more information and a free, no-obligation quote.<\/strong><\/p>\nKeep the Routine<\/h2>\n
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\nThe Baby Care Center at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is located behind Creature Comforts.<\/em><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/IMG_0119-e1538366955747-400x264.jpg\")
\nThe Baby Care Centers have lots of supplies you might need for your little one.\u00a0 Diapers, pull-ups, wipes are useful for potty training.\u00a0 But all parents might find themselves needing sunscreen, medications, and some of the other infant and child care items offered at the centers.<\/em><\/p>\nAll the Clothes<\/h2>\n
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