progression toward your child wanting privacy and/or knowing the
bathroom is the place for the potty. If you are unsure about whether
or not she can actually make it, keep the potty chair where it’s handy.
Set her up for success—don’t put barriers in her way.
When can I switch to the big toilet?
Same goes for the switch to the big toilet and ditching the potty
chair altogether. Over time, around a month or so after potty
training, you should be regularly offering the big toilet over the little
potty, and your child should start getting used to both. Most kids
gravitate toward the toilet, again with that sense that it is the right
place to be. If your child really loves the potty, it’s okay. Eventually,
the infatuation fades. I’ve never, ever had a weird situation, like a
five-year-old who will only use the little potty. Go with your gut.
When can I get rid of the insert?
Once again, same deal with the insert. It’s just a matter of when your
child is ready to let it go. Don’t rush ditching the insert. Your child’s
bum isn’t going to be big enough for the toilet seat for quite some
time, and if she falls into the toilet, you can kiss all your hard work
good-bye.