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3 Potty Training Methods for Toddlers

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Potty training is such a huge hurdle on our parenting journey.  It’s hard for the parents, but it’s just as difficult for our little ones.  To go from going potty anytime and anywhere you want in a diaper to underwear training is probably really confusing for toddlers.  And, the potty training age varies for each kid, so you never truly know when to begin.


With my oldest, Charlotte, I potty trained her when she was two and a half years old.  She fully understood the concept of using a potty and was showing lots of signs that she was ready.  I actually dreaded the process because we travel often and I was fearful of accidents on-the-go.  She was very ready and I can’t recall any major accidents while out and about.

Now that I’m beginning the potty training process with my toddler, Kendall, I’m interested in learning about different potty training methods.  Below, I’ve listed out some of the methods that I’ve found.  I would love for you to list any tips you might have in the comments section below.


Naked Baby Boot Camp

For Charlotte, we used the “naked baby bootcamp” potty training method.  It was summertime, so we let her run around naked for about three days (keeping furniture covered, of course).  She spent the majority of her time outdoors and learned to potty in the grass like the dog.  I kept the potty outside when we were in the backyard and brought it back in and kept it in the living room when we were inside.  Keeping the potty ready and available made the process easier for her.

The concept of this potty training method is simple.  Let your toddler run around naked, keep a potty nearby and encourage positive actions.  It’s also a good idea to keep furniture covered.

The Training Pants Method

Get toddlers excited for potty training by transitioning them from diapers to Pampers Easy Ups.  They look and feel like real underwear, but are disposable like a diaper.  Emphasize the fact that the Easy-Ups are like “big kid panties or underwear” and try offering them as a gift like I did for Kendall.

The new Pampers Easy Ups designs became available in August 2016 and are equipped with a 360 degree stretchy waistband which gives toddlers a fit and feel just like real underwear.  They tear off in a way that is easy for adults to handle, but not obvious for a toddler.  Easy Ups are the only training underwear with Extra Absorb Channels™ which help keep our little ones dryer during the day and night.  I’m also really loving the Dual Leak-Guard Barriers™ around the legs for preventing leaks.

Pampers has been a well-loved brand for more than 50 years.  They are a brand that I trust and have used since my girls were infants.

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The Reward Method

Offering rewards for attempting to use the potty can actually go along with the other two potty training methods I shared above.  I love to give my daughter one small candy each time she tries to use the potty.  She usually ends up sitting on the potty longer while trying to eat her candy, which typically ends up in a successful potty visit.


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  2. When my son was potty training, he would follow his daddy to the restroom and it was so easy for him. This tip was suggested to us from a friend who had 4 boys. It worked great!

  5. No kids so I've never had to deal with this. My guess would be lots of patience.
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  7. We tried the naked baby method with our son when we potty trained him 4 years ago. This came after trying everything else. He was 3 1/2 and hadn't potty trained yet. It worked like a charm.

  11. We took our daughter every 30 minutes – 1 hour and put her on the potty, even if she told us she didn't have to go. We also just bit the bullet and put her in underwear (skipped pull ups for the most part), even during naps, and we had to change a few sheet sets but it was worth it! 🙂

  15. I could use some! My first son was easy. We placed crackers (yes full sized crackers because cheerios were just too small! ) into his potty and had him aim for it! My second son is a nightmare the concept od him being a big boy literally spins him into a fit while repeating "I'm a baby" soo I'm hoping patience is all I need!!

  25. What works really depends on the personality of the child. Some would do better with a rewards system, and some would do better with the straight-to-underwear method. I'd suggest thinking about your child's personality to choose a method.

  28. Do not wear pull ups on your child unless you are going somewhere. If you keep them in underpants they will not like being wet and will start to want to go to the potty. But don't expect not to have accidents.

  29. My potty training tip is to have a good reward system set in place with something you know your child would love to earn. My oldest grandson loved to get 1 M&M for each potty success and he trained very quickly.

  30. Buy big boy or big girl underwear instead of something that absorbs moisture. My kids didn't like to be wet and they could feel it with underwear.

  32. We put books by the potty, and go often through out the day and sit and read in hopes of something happening! 🙂 He loves to listen to stories, so he is always excited to go and listen to a story!

  38. I don't think I have enough experience to give a good potty training tip! I will let you know in a year or so once my daughter is actually successfully there!

  40. My tip for potty training is to take your little one to the bathroom every 2 hours, so they don't get distracted & forget to they need to go.

  42. Celebrate potty training with your child in fact I threw a party for my daughter, it was a bye bye diapers party. She received a kids potty, pull-ups, a book called the potty book for girls and a toy. My best tip is give praise and a reward but be creative think a sticker, hand stamp etc

  49. I do think that all kids potty training in due time, but if you have a hunch that your child may be behind, talk to your doctor

  53. With my first son, I found out about something called EC, its elimination communication, which simply I would take him to the potty when I felt he needed to go. It worked really well, he was never pressured, and he was fully potty trained before age 2, (hes 4 now and hasn't even had an accident since 2 day or night) and now with my daughter she just turned 14 months and I am starting EC. I loved using pull ups with my son, it really helped, we stayed with disposable even though with EC they recommend cloth (I dont feel like messing with cloth diapers) so we used a lot of pull ups ! Worked great!

  57. My tip (that I learned through potty training) is not to stress. It puts stress on the child. Every child is different and will potty train in their own time.

  59. Be very patient and don't force the usual. I think most kid will tell you when they are ready to be potty trained. They know when they don't like to have a dirty diaper anymore.

  63. i have noticed that there are now books for potty training! might be fun to read to kids to show them how important it is to go on the potty and grow out of diapers!

  64. My advice is to make it fun! My son finally started this summer by simply using a calendar and stickers. He loved the prizes and we went often and let him get used to going in public places which can be scary!

  65. The best tips I can provide is to have a lot of patience (and don't show your child if you are frustrated) and always use some type of reward system that is meaningful to your child.

  66. My best tip is to not push them before they are ready! We tried to get my daughter to use the potty and she refused horribly. Then 6 months later she was very interested and potty training was a breeze!

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