A simple floor potty
Low, stable, no gimmicks. Toddlers train faster on a potty their feet reach the floor from.
See options on Amazon →A short, honest gear list
Potty gear actually worth buying
Seven things that genuinely help — and a lot you can skip. No gadgets, no $80 “smart” potties. Links open Amazon so you can compare.
A sturdy step stool
For the big toilet + reaching the sink to wash. Two of these save a lot of “I can’t reach”.
See options on Amazon →Cotton training pants
Thick enough to catch a little, thin enough that your child feels wet — which is the whole point.
See options on Amazon →Waterproof mattress protector
Makes night accidents a 30-second change instead of a 2am crisis. Buy two.
See options on Amazon →A potty picture book
Reading about it lowers the pressure and makes it the character’s idea, not yours.
See options on Amazon →Flushable wipes & a stool softener talk
For withholders, easy wiping + a chat with your pediatrician about fibre beats any reward chart.
See options on Amazon →A fold-up travel potty
The difference between staying trained and regressing the week you leave the house.
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