Your potty training checklist

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.