Potty training is something that every parent dreads, and yet we all look forward to the end of countless diaper changes. BabyEarth has plenty of great products available to make potty training easier than ever before. Below are just a few of these wonderful finds, as well as some pointers when it's time to ditch the diapers and become a big kid.

The first step into potty training territory is to determine whether or not your child is really ready. A toddler must be able to follow directions well, feel comfortable expressing himself and asking simple questions, and have a reasonably predictable bathroom schedule. If you can predict soiled diapers like clockwork, your child may be a prime candidate for toilet training.

The more fun you make the potty training experience, the better luck you will have. Toddlers can read your stress, and often project it on to themselves through their own behavior. If it is presented to them as a worrisome time, they will be apprehensive and difficult. If you share potty training with them as an inviting and rewarding experience, then they will be more apt to comply and get the job done.

First, set the stage with a fun toilet just for them. A great potty chair to try is Levels of Discovery's Her Majesty's Throne for girls, and His Majesty's Throne for boys. Having their own special potty chair will encourage them to explore and take pride in what they are about to learn. Children also will love interactive potties, such as Fisher Price's Fun to Learn Potty , which includes fun phrases, music and other sound effects.

Potty training books designed especially for little minds are also readily available both online and in bookstores. If you have an older child, consider asking them to read to their younger sibling, and bring encouragement to the process. A big brother or sister is often the perfect role model for such a task as leaving the comfort of diapers behind.

When it's time to graduate to a grown-up toilet, don't forget to keep little tushies safe with a step up seat such as the Cushie Step-Up Padded Potty Seat with Step Up Stool. . This will help preserve independence without having to worry about injury or other common bathroom hazards.

Is your child ready for the challenge? These great products, along with many more, can help you make the right decision.