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Potty Time
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items Mastering the first big skill we teach children is hard but here are some resources to get through the big hurdles.
Don’t be afraid to look for these books at your local library as well.
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Videos
Tools
Kids books
Parenting resources
Videos
Videos I found helpful for getting the points across. They are all roughly the time of a potty trip or short enough for consumption for little viewers.
Baby shark is wonderfully clear about what your body is doing.
[✨NEW] Baby Shark's Potty Song | Potty Training Song for Kids | Baby Shark Official
This video has actual children and a fun rhyme rhyme. As I am dealing with neurodivergent children, I look for very descriptive songs and videos
Push The Poopy Out
This book does a lot of repetition and rhyming. It’s also a nice read while your child is actually pooping on the potty.
Kids Book Read Aloud: I pooped in the potty today by Dillan Slobodian Boys potty training book
This one is kind of funny and teaches kids how different animals poop. And they waiting to poop isn’t the best plan.
Poo Poo! It’s Okay to Poop | Storytime with Pinkfong and Animal Friends | Cartoon | Pinkfong
Tools
I don’t have many tools here but these are absolutely invaluable.
This is perfect for smaller homes where you may not have space for a separate potty seat and because it adjust your child to the big potty quickly.
Mayfair by Bemis NextStep2 Wood White Elongated Soft Close Toilet Seat
Another option if you also want to adjust your child to the big potty, but they need to climb up or more comfortable having something to grip when pooping
Dreambaby Plastic Gray Elongated Toilet Seat
A Timer can be an invaluable tool to help your child focus and understand how long they’re on the potty
Taylor Digital Multi-Purpose Timer Blue: Kitchen & Stopwatch Timer, Digital Display, Battery Included, Magnet & Freestanding
One of the best pieces of potty training advice I ever got was to get rid of pull-ups, especially in daytime as soon as possible
BIG ELEPHANT Potty Training Underwear - 10 Pack, 100% Cotton Absorbent Unisex Toddler Pee Pants for Boys Girls
Stickers are very important. Trust me.
Ridiculously Cute 1000+ Sticker Book 40 Pages - Fashion Angels: Kids & Planner Stickers, Scrapbook Fun, Ages 6+
I don’t use candy for every trip to the bathroom. Candy is an accomplishment, which is a full day without an accident.
YumEarth Organic Pops Vitamin C - Assorted Flavors
Accidents are going to happen. This can be used for all soft surfaces and in your washing machine.
OxiClean Odor Blasters Versatile Stain Remover - 56oz
This is great to use after and accident and really removes the odor.
ANGRY ORANGE Pet Odor Eliminator for Strong Odor - Citrus Deodorizer for Strong Dog or Cat Pee Smells on Carpet, Furniture & Indoor Outdoor Floors - 24 Fluid Ounces - Puppy Supplies
Kids books
Books are great for both helping them understand and of course for bonding as you work through this new stage
If your child doesn’t miss Rachel stand, this is a must
Potty Time with Bean - Target Exclusive Edition - by Ms. Rachel (Board Book)
It’s a pun book about the potty for kids. I mean it had to be done.
Let's Get This Potty Started - (Punderland) by Rose Rossner (Board Book)
I really love the sentiment of this book how it can help. Kids understand this big transition.
Diapers Are Not Forever Board Book|Board Book
Parenting resources
Resources for parents to help us be successful just like our kids
This book is a short read, and I found it very helpful for stripping down potty training some of its most basic elements
Toilet Awareness: Using Montessori Philosophy to Create a Potty Learning Routine|Paperback