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1. A well-known book that parents love because reviewers say it's "so fun and engaging." And it has over 10,000 5-star ratings. This hilarious book will help introduce going to the bathroom to your little one and make potty training easier.
Promising review: "My daughter loves reading books, so when it came to introducing her to potty training, I knew a book about it would help. I bought two other potty training books, but this one did the trick. It is straight to the point, easy for my toddler to understand, and she can memorize it. Yes, there isn't much content to the book, but we also have to remember that this is for a toddler. Too much information, they lose interest. Now, my daughter can run to the potty on her own and keep her Pull-Ups dry. When we go in the bathroom and she uses the potty, I read her this book, and it keeps her calm, and it tells her what to do...next thing you know, she is peeing. THIS BOOK DID THE TRICK." —YOGANAND RAMEN
Get it from Amazon for $7.99.
2. Or, a custom book that'll allow your toddler to be a part of a story. It'll include your kiddo's name and can even be personalized with their sibling's and caregiver's names, their city, and more.
BTW, this book also has washable hard covers!
This N That Gallery is a small biz that sells personalized children's products.
Promising reviews: "Such cute books!! Definitely recommend." —Deb
"Awesome book. Illustrations are nice, and the book looks amazing. Thank you for this personalized book to add to our grandson’s library." —yk9842
Get it from This N That Gallery on Etsy for $19.95+ (available with regular or extra edits).
3. A Tot on the Pot training system because it includes a doll, toy toilet, a parent's guide, a children's book, and reward cards. You'll have everything you need to get your child excited about going to the potty.
Promising review: "The thought of potty training gave us anxiety, but this kit made the process fun by making it a game instead of a task. The parents' guide to potty training is a blessing and makes it less stressful, especially for new parents." —Chandni
Get it from Amazon for $47.95 (available in four variations).
4. A waterproof potty-training watch that will remind your toddler to use the bathroom throughout the day so you don't have to keep nagging them.
You can preset intervals of 15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minute intervals and there's a day and night setting.
Promising review: "This watch is the reason my son got potty trained in 3 days!!! He wouldn’t go and kept having accidents. Nothing I did worked not even rewards! He loved the idea of having a “smart watch” like me and his daddy so it felt cool to him. It would ring and vibrate telling him to go potty! He would get so excited and would try to go potty every time it went off. There was a timer for different minutes you could set it for!! I swear by this!!!" —LexsieLex
Get it from Amazon for $19.95 (available in 10 colors).
5. An anti-slip potty training seat with a ladder so your little one will be able to get on the potty without your assistance (and without falling in... not that this has ever happened to mine 🤫).
Promising review: "Bought this for our son who we are starting to potty train. It is made of durable plastic. It is easy to assemble (there is a one page illustration on how to assemble it) and there is no need for tools to assemble this. It is foldable for easy storage. Our son loves this as it gives him a sense of independence: (1) the step ladder enables our son to climb and sit on it on his own— yay!, (2) the handles on each side provide for additional support, and (3) it doesn’t slip as it rests on our toilet. There is a removable cushioned seat included for added comfort. The height of the potty training seat can be adjusted to fit the height of the toilet. Would recommend this product." —Jhyza
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (available in seven colors).
6. Or a sturdy step stool with a soft-grip surface and slip-resistant rubber feet, so your kiddo will be able to ~step up~ to this whole big kid lifestyle. It'll encourage them to wash their hands after using the toilet since they'll be able to reach the sink all on their own.
Promising review: "Must have for little one for potty training or washing their own hands at the sink. My daughter is 3 and is average height. This is just enough for her to reach the sink to wash her hands/ get to the toilet seat. It's quite sturdy and we haven't had any problems of it toppling over." —Suzi
Get it from Amazon for $25.01 (also available in a two-pack).
7. A pack of motion-activated toilet night lights to make quick bathroom runs at night way less scary. You won't have to leave a light on because these will come on when needed.
Promising review: "I absolutely love this product. Especially because with a husband and a son, they tend to sprinkle on the toilet seat in the middle of the night. With the color set to any bright color (like white, yellow, green, or blue) it illuminates every single sprinkle on the seat! You will no longer have a bottom wet with pee in the middle of the night! When I purchased this I bought a case of AAA batteries thinking I would have to change them often (with six people in the house they get used often). However I have not had to change the batteries once in a few months! Also the sensor is super sensitive so it turns on as you come through the door, or even a little before. Just a great product all around. Definitely recommend for households with children, you won't have to leave your bathroom light in all night anymore either! #MomWin." —Angela
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.89.
8. A pack of toilet seat covers so you don't have to cringe at the thought of taking your newly potty-trained toddler in a public restroom. Slap on this cover to make the whole experience a little less gross. I can't guarantee that they'll sit still, but at least the seat will be clean.
Promising review: "If you're a germaphobe like myself, this is a must have in your diaper bag. The thought of placing my son or daughter on a public toilet with only a seat liner is disturbing especially since they're both little and still hold onto the toilet seat for support when peeing/pooping. These cover the toilet completely and even cover the lower part of the toilet where dangling legs and pants/skirts touch. My only complaint about these is that they are not flushable. It's difficult trying to gather the liner up (they are rather large) without touching the toilet or the possibly wet liner (because it partially fell in the water) and then scrunching it up to fit into a sanitary napkin bin. Other than that, these are great. Also, I don't use the adhesive strips at all since I have two little ones that usually need to go right away so we don't have the time to remove the adhesive backing. I usually just place the liner on the toilet and then carefully plop my kid on top and all's well." —Ting
Get a pack of 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99 (also available in various multi-packs and an XL size).
9. Or, a folding travel potty seat because your kid will be able to ~go~ comfortably when you're out and about. This fits on most standard toilets and has suction cups to keep it in place. It's also compact enough when folded to fit in a diaper bag or purse.
Promising review: "We made the bold decision to potty train our toddler while traveling, and this made that process easy! Our son was afraid to sit on potties in public (and I don’t blame him!); this can easily be thrown into my purse and makes traveling and going potty stress free! We’ve used it at rest stops, restaurants, home, the zoo, the fair, you name it. It has made life so much easier!" —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $14.99 (available in two colors).
10. A reusable waterproof bed pad that's super absorbent and will make accidents way easier to clean up. It'll protect sheets so you'll just have to wash this, instead of all the bedding.
Love Knots 4 U Designs is a small business based in Colorado that makes hand-sewn and crocheted items.
Promising review: "Very well-made, soft cotton with waterproof backing. We have nighttime challenges in potty training our 5-year-old. These pads are the right size and materials to give them the independence to change bedding and jammy pants in case of an accident. It will definitely help us get more sleep and use fewer Pull-Ups that end up in the landfill. Ruthie was responsive and quick to send out our order. Would highly recommend this product." —Carolyn Hendrickson
Get it from Love Knots 4 U Designs on Etsy for $22 (available in three colors and can be personalized with various border designs and thread color).
11. A clever urine deflector to prevent pee from getting in between the toilet seat and the bowl (hey, it happens to the best of us). While kids are still learning how to position themselves properly on the seat, things can get a bit messy. This will help eliminate the problem of urine leaking in crevices it doesn't belong in.
Promising review: "This is brilliant, no fuss, no mess from my potty training nephew. Excellent product and great quality." —BethWorsdellAuthor
Get it from Amazon $14.95.
12. A pack of potty training targets so your little one will have better aim when they're using the bathroom. These will encourage them to pee on the targets instead of your walls or floor. Plus, they're biodegradable and sewage-safe.
Promising review: "How can so much pee come out of one toddler, and why can’t they get it in the toilet!?!? But…these are wonderful!! Helped my 'aim-challenged' potty trainer hit his target and helped this frustrated mommy clean up less mess!!! These float on the toilet water and disintegrate immediately when your little one 'hits the target!' Repeat customer here!!!" —Kerri Rose Barker
Get a pack of 75 on Amazon for $9.99.
13. Or, a potty training shield to keep urine in the toilet. If they have trouble aiming, this can prevent pee from getting all over the place.
Potty Training Shield is a small biz based in Texas.
Promising review: "This is awesome; it works perfect. My son has no problems with it, and he's 6 years old." —Jennifer Fields
Get it from Potty Training Shield on Etsy for $28.99.
14. A bathroom storage shelf because it'll keep everything your child will need within arms reach. This shelf can hold toilet paper, books, and even a tablet so they can be entertained while using the bathroom.
15. A personalized potty training reward chart so they can rack up some points to get a cool prize. Every time your little one uses the toilet, they'll be able to add a funny poop or pee emoji insert into a jar until it's full.
Grown and Company is a small business based in Canada that sells home decor and personalized gifts.
Each jar comes with 10 poop and 12 pee images.
Promising review: "Solid, and great to display on our fridge — it has become the little potty-pride station of the home. Thank you!" —Emilie Lavoie
Get it from Grown and Company on Etsy for $42.44 (originally $50.03; available with a magnetic backing or a stand and two font colors).
16. Or, a printable potty training chart you can use to encourage your toddler to use the bathroom. BTW, you can laminate this so it'll be reusable!
Lily and Threads is a small biz based in Arizona.
Promising review: "Love these potty charts! Super easy to customize, and my son was absolutely thrilled to see all of his favorite things taped to the bathroom wall. Matching his stickers with the chart theme was the icing on the cake. It took two days to potty train, and these charts definitely helped encourage him!" —Sarah Scott
Get it from Lily and Threads on Etsy for $3.75.
17. And a pack of prizes if you want to give your kiddo a reward without a sugar rush. With this pack, you'll have prizes handy when your child gets to the end of their chart or they meet a milestone.
FYI: The prizes in this pack are recommended for kids age 3 and up as there are some small parts that can be a choking hazard for younger children.
Promising review: "Love it, just as pictured. A great variety of different kinds of fidget toys. Makes for awesome prizes and goody bag fillers." —Baron Jacobs
Get a pack of 50 from Amazon for $21.20.
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