Daylight savings time can throw off more than just your sleep schedule—it can also impact your toddler’s potty training progress. Whether you’re springing forward or falling back, adjusting your little one’s routine can be tricky. Here’s what to expect and how to keep potty training on track during the time change.
How Daylight Savings Time Affects Potty Training
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Disrupted Sleep Schedules – A change in sleep patterns can lead to overtiredness, which may result in more potty accidents.
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Routine Changes – If your child is used to going potty at certain times of the day, adjusting their internal clock may cause some setbacks.
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More Resistance – Toddlers thrive on consistency, and any disruption can lead to resistance in using the potty.
Tips to Keep Potty Training on Track
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Gradually Adjust the Schedule – A few days before the time change, shift bedtime, wake-up time, and potty breaks by 10-15 minutes each day to ease into the new schedule.
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Keep the Routine Consistent – Even if time feels off, maintain your child’s regular potty schedule. Use familiar cues like meals, naps, and playtime as reminders.
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Use a Visual Reminder – A potty training chart or a reminder clock can help reinforce when it’s time to go.
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Encourage More Potty Breaks – While your child adjusts, offer more frequent opportunities to use the potty to prevent accidents.
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Be Patient – Some regressions are normal. Stay positive, offer praise, and avoid pressure if accidents happen.
Potty Training Must-Haves for the Transition
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Jool Baby 2 in 1 - Helps your child progress from potty chair to regular toilet.
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Jool Baby Real Feel Potty Chair – Provides a comfortable and familiar spot for potty time.
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Jool Baby Folding Travel Seat – Perfect for on-the-go potty breaks when adjusting to new schedules.
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Jool Baby Quick Flip Toilet Seat – Helps toddlers feel secure and confident using the big toilet during the transition.
Daylight savings time may throw a curveball in your child’s potty training, but with a little preparation, you can help them adjust smoothly. Stick to a routine, offer plenty of encouragement, and remember—it’s just a phase! Before you know it, they’ll be back on track and confidently using the potty in no time.