Preparing to potty train your child can be daunting. Particularly if it's your first child. Much like all parenting advice, there is a plethora of information available. In fact, there is so much information out there that it can be overwhelming.

This guide was prepared by a potty-training mom following months of research through books, websites and seminars. The best information has been collected and whittled down to a few pages of easy-to-follow instructions. It is short enough to read over a cup of tea while the kids are napping and has everything you need to get started with potty training.