The time has come to put away those diapers and start potty training. This can be both exciting and intimidating to some parents. The entire process will go a lot smoother if a plan is in place. From making sure the child is ready to use the potty, to knowing the essential items needed to begin the process, it is necessary to plan ahead. The first thing to think about is what kind of potty to purchase. There are all kinds of fancy potties on the market. Some play music when the child goes potty in it, others have book holders on the sides. Those can be expensive, and are unnecessary. Potty seats that attach to the regular toilet are inexpensive and will work just fine. If a little potty is a must-have item, there are plain potties that will work just as well as the fancy music playing ones