Does it really matter whether you train your child on a potty training seat or on a toilet? Honestly? – It doesn’t really matter! In fact, you should let your child decide. Each child is different, so the best advice I could possibly dispense at this juncture, is to do what works for both the child and you – as a team!
The moment that your child shows some remote interest in baby potty training, then you should help him/her to choose their own potty training seat. There is such a large and vast range of potty training seats nowadays… They pretty much come in all shapes, colors and sizes: everything from standard potty training seats that we all know, right down to the complex potty training chair, even the old potty’s some of us older generation folks might still remember – yes they are still available!
Some kids prefer using the conventional small potty, as it gives them some sense of control, because they are bigger than the potty itself. That way they don’t end up feeling overwhelmed and helps them feel secure without the inherent fear of falling off, mind you that the falling of bit, even though sounding a bit farfetched for some can be a reality!
Other kids prefer to go directly onto an adult size toilet. If your toddler is tall enough, he might be able to sit on the toilet with little or no assistance. For the tiny toddler how prefers to use the toilet, it would be wise to get a little stool (or you can buy these special toilet steps) so that they may easily climb up onto the toilet seat – And as a bonus – when they are sitting on the toilet, the stool acts as a secure platform on which their legs rest. How cool is that? You can even purchase a padded potty training seat that fits securely over the adult toilet, this will provide the extra comfort that the child needs as well as prevent the smaller built kids from falling in…. and yes – that’s possible too 
When you think that your kid is ready to attempt baby potty training – a major milestone, then show him how to use the potty and encourage him to use the potty when he is ready instead of messing his diaper.
A small potty or potty chair can be place in any convenient location, perhaps you may want to keep it in the bathroom, or even in his bedroom. Perhaps you might want to keep a potty in both the bedroom and bathroom – This can help to prevent accidents by making the potty more accessible. For parents that live in double-story homes, it would be wise to keep a potty both downstairs and upstairs. The last thing you want is an accident that could have been prevented due to speed and time constraints. These may present it self during situations like these.
Keep in mind though: Urinating accidents are very common for toddlers, as their bladder control has not yet had a chance to fully develop. Also their conscious mind and cognitive skills with regards to holding it in; are still a developing skill set. Sometime they get so engrossed and busy with their playtime, that they forget totally to go to the toilet. Sometime they might make an accident and not even realize it until you bring it to their attention.
That being said – I would highly recommend that you leave the potty training seat/potty/potty chair nearby and the toilet/bathroom doors open. Try and stay calm and level headed during these accident situations. Your reactions will play a direct consequence in curbing future accidents and give you a little less frustration to deal with. It makes sense to start a child on a potty chair, then graduate to a potty training seat and then finally onto an adult toilet.
Some toddlers have a natural fear for toilets. They are comfortable using their own toilets in their homes, but are afraid and rather uneasy when faced using a toilet in a totally unfamiliar setting. Help them to understand and explain to them that the unfamiliar toilet is just like the one at home and try to ease their fears and uneasiness with love – Do NOT Reprimand them.
