T.C.
I think potty seats are better than the seats that you fit on the regular toilet are better to start. They tend to sit for long periods of time when you're starting out, and their little legs fall asleep on the big potties. It may be a little scary too. I bought my kids "special" books that I only let them read on the potty. When it seemed close to potty time, I would get them to sit on potty and read their special book. I started putting kids in regular underwear around the house. THey didn't like the wet feeling, and it made them more aware of their bodily functions. My girl and boy both trained fairly easily this way.