Daily chores, work, daycare all of it seems to get in the way of toilet training your child. Training can be a difficult time for both you and your kids, but it doesn't have to keep you cooped up in the house for weeks.

Get out of the house and learn how to toilet train on the go. Penny Warner and Paula Kelly, M.D., coauthors of "Toilet Training Without Tears or Trauma" (Meadowbrook Press) say, if you're on the road a lot with your child, or if you have to make a long trip together, you'll want to prepare so you can keep the toilet-training program running smoothly. Follow these tips, and you'll be ready to go.

1. Go before you go. This habit is a great trick for people of all ages.
2. Bring along a potty-chair or adapter seat. Some children like the comfort of a familiar seat in an unfamiliar place.
3. Take breaks. Stop at rest stops and gas stations to stretch out and visit the restroom.
4. Make toilet visits. Many kids find toilets fascinating. Compare new toilets with the ones at home.
5. Bring wipes. Bring toilet paper or wipes in case a bathroom is not available.
6. Bring extra clothes. Accidents happen, so be prepared with extra pants, underwear, shoes and socks.
7. Use public restrooms. If your child is interested in public bathrooms, visit them together.
8. Go outside when needed. If there isn't a bathroom available, and you don't have a potty-chair, show your child how to urinate outdoors in a safe, private place.

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