Your potty training shopping list
Be prepared with everything you need to start potty training
Here’s your essentials list for your potty training must-haves.
Shopping list
- Potty/toilet training seat
- Daytime and nighttime pull ups
- Big kid pants/knickers
- Rewards eg. Stickers
- Handwash
- Flushable wipes
Preparing the loo
Now that you’re ready to begin potty training, it’s time to prep the loo. Some families use a little child-size potty, while others opt for a potty insert for the toilet. If you choose the insert, be sure to create a safe environment with a sturdy step stool. You may need to experiment to see which works best for your little one.
Here’s what else you’ll need:
- A stash of pull up pants.
- Flushable wipes
- Place a foamy soap dispenser by the sink. Kids this age love trying new scents and colours of soap, so buy a few options to encourage hand washing.
- A canister of surface disinfecting wipes. Potty training can be a bit messy, it’s true, but you’ll be ready!
- Stash these wipes up high out of children’s reach since they contain stronger ingredients.
- Place the potty training progress chart at your child’s height.
- Make sure you and your child have a read of the clean routine so they are aware of the steps to use to feel cleaner and fresher.
- A basket filled with potty-themed books and a couple of new, bathroom-only toys. Sometimes there will be a wait whilst sitting on the potty, and it can help to have a few distractions to keep a busy toddler on the “throne” for a few minutes.