So you’ve decided it’s time to start potty training your toddler and and you’re thinking “what do I need to buy for potty training to be ready?” There isn’t too much you really need to get started, aside from a solid plan and a mini potty, really, but here are the top tools you need to have for potty training your little one.
- Jool Baby Folding Travel Potty Training Seat for Toddlers, Fits Round & Oval Toilets, Non-Slip Suction Cups, Includes Free Travel Bag (Gray)
- Oh Crap! Potty Training: Everything Modern Parents Need to Know to Do It Once and Do It Right (1) (Oh Crap Parenting)
- BabyBjörn Smart Potty, Deep Blue/White
- Little2Big Toilet Seat with Built-In Potty Training Seat, Slow Close, Durable Plastic, Made in USA, ROUND, White
- OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Portable Potty with Travel Bag, Travel Potty Seat for Toddler
- My Carry Potty – Green Pastel Travel Potty, Award-Winning Portable Toddler Toilet Seat for Kids to Take Everywhere
- BABYBJORN Toilet Trainer, White/Turquoise
- Munchkin® Hooked™ Potty Ring Storage Hook, Grey
- Washable Dog Pee Pads with Free Grooming Gloves,Non Slip Dog Mats with Great Urine Absorption,Reusable Puppy Pee Pads for Whelping,Potty,Training,Playpen
I highly recommend using the methods in the book “Oh Crapy! Potty Training.” I did part time elimination communication from birth so I started potty training at 20 months with good success but this book will lead you through the best method and custom designed tips for whatever age you child is.
The day I started potty training, I put the puppy pads down in the main play area and had some new exciting toys already out to keep both of us occupied and somewhat contained on the puppy pads to protect the carpet. I also had some baking actives set up in the kitchen which had linoleum floors. I wanted easy clean up! Besides the book, a mini potty, and a seat reducer, I don’t think you really need anything else to get started. I did commando with just pants for a month afterwards so I didn’t start using cotton training underwear for a while and then after that phase we moved to regular cotton underwear.
I had the BabyBjörn Smart Potty in the living room and eventually it moved to the main bathroom next to the toilet. I love the OXO Tot 2-in-1 Go Portable Potty and My Carry Potty as car potties. I will put a disposable diaper in the bottom of both to help absorb liquids while we are on the go which makes things easier for me.
Where are you and your child in your potty training journey?