Device for facilitating potty training and method therefor

Abstract

A device and method for facilitating potty training. Preferably, the device and method encourages a child to urinate and/or perform bowel movements in a toilet. Further, preferably, the device and method are useful for both boys and girls alike. Further preferably, the device and method provide for the child to sit backward on the toilet seat to maintain balance and to focus his/her attention on the device. Still further, preferably, the device and method are safe for the environment and surrounding population.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to and is a continuation-in-part of prior application Ser. No. 10 / 781,109, filed Feb. 18, 2004, and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] This invention relates generally to child development, and more specifically, to a device for facilitating potty training and method therefor. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Potty training may prove to be a stressful experience for young children. In order to ease the transition from using diapers to using the toilet, many parents / guardians employ reward systems to encourage their children. For example, some parents / guardians may give the child a sticker or a treat after the child successfully uses the toilet. While these reward systems may provide motivation to a child, they do not assist the child with the actual task of using the toilet. [0004] Various attempts have been made to assist a child with the task of using the toilet. U.S. Pat. No...

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Benefits of technology

[0016] It is a still further object of the present invention to provide a device and method for facilitating potty training that is useful for both boys and girls alike.

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Problems solved by technology

Potty training may prove to be a stressful experience for young children.

While these reward systems may provide motivation to a child, they do not assist the child with the actual task of using the toilet.

However, if one of these targets is hit with a heavy stream of urine, the urine could splash off and cause a mess.

Furthermore, these targets are only useful for a boy's urination.

The product, therefore, does not provide a target at which the child will aim since it does not become visible until the child has already hit the target.

Furthermore, the chemicals with which the product is treated may be harmful to the environment.

This sheet of paper, however, would sink too quickly and would not serve its purpos

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