Potty Training Begins

 Parents, especially those with boys, use the “Don’t you want to wear big boy pants like daddy?” Sometimes dads will take their son into the bathroom with them, in hopes they will want to do like daddy does.

Some children refuse to use a potty chair, and may insist on using mommy and daddy’s toilet. However, the seat opening is just a bit too big for the, until they learn how to hold on and balance themselves. 

Here are the best  potty training helpers!


The Mayo Clinic offers a lot of information about how to know if your child is ready for potty training as well as some tips. 

Mommy's Helper Contoured Cushie Step Up, 1 Count

Features:


• Easy to assemble-no tools required

• Molded non-slip handles for comfort

• Seat is soft and opening is small​
• Easy cleaning
• Ergonomically contoured with built-in deflector

• The step provides independence to the child that wants to do it themselves.

• Lightweight and folds up for easy storage, as well as easy to take while traveling or move to another bathroom.

• Fits standard and most elongated toilet (ADA) seats

• Extra wide non-slip floor pads for security / Dimensions: 22in length x 12in width x 3in height

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Fisher-Price Potty Training, Learn-to-Flush

   Some children need to have potty training be a game.  They love lights, sounds and interactive toys.  Although this potty is not a toy, it is interactive and your child will have fun learning how to use a big people potty with their own potty.   


Removable potty ring which can be used on adult toilet when your child prefers the big toilet.
Has pretend water and flushing sound



 

Summer Infant Lil' Loo Potty, White and Teal


High back for comfort.  Splash guard for boys.

Potty Training Stories

Children love to be read to.  How about reading a potty story to them, introducing the idea of using a potty beforehand. 

Duck Goes Potty

Wonderful story about Little Duck who is told that it is time to give up the diapers. Little Duck makes messes and has accidents along the way, while learning to use the potty.  Kids love this story.

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P Is For Potty

P is for Potty! (Sesame Street) (Lift-the-Flap) is not just a story book. Elmo teaches about not only the potty but about washing hands when done.  There are 30 flaps that the children love to flip as they learn. 

Potty Book for Girls, The (Hannah & Henry Series

Story about a little girl who is still in diapers, and then mom and dad bring home a potty for her.