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Cause when your kiddo says they need to go, you sure as heck better be ready to accommodate.
1. A Summer Infant potty training toiletdesigned to look like a traditional toilet so they get used to using the real deal and don't struggle when they have to transition down the road. Unlike regular toilets, this bad boy has lights and music to reward them when they flush (plus realistic flushing sounds).
FYI, it also has a built-in wipe compartment, a removable, easy-clean bowl, and a clip-on splash guard.
Promising review:"This is a huge hit. First, I'm obsessed with how cute it is. Second, my 15-month-old pee peed in it the first time trying it out and liked that it made a flushing sound. It was hard to potty train my son until he was big enough to use the regular potty; he hated the colorful training potty. This is genius because it looks exactly like a regular potty, and the flush sound is a fun addition." —Lakai
Get it from Amazon for $49.99.
2. Or a Frida Baby 3-in-1 toilet that'll grow with your kiddo. It transforms from a little toilet to a toilet topper and step stool when they are ready to graduate to the official ~royal throne.~
3. Plus a pack of clean-up essentialswith 15 potty liners and 10 mess mats so you don't have to spend a ton of extra time cleaning up spills or trying to scoop 💩 out of the toilet 😖.
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Promising review: "This is such a gamer changer for potty training — half of the trouble is the mess, and this just makes clean up so much easier!" —Keylimepixie_
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
4. Or an anti-slip potty training seatif you don't wanna have a separate toilet that you have to empty (cause tbh that makes me nervous, and I'd much rather be able to flush it away for real). This will help them get up with confidence AND help them not fall in.
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Promising review: "I have twins (boy and girl). The arduous journey of potty training was very daunting, to say the least, but this seat made it so much easier to encourage my kids to use the potty. My daughter was terrified of falling into the toilet, and my son had a difficult time climbing onto the potty. This product was the perfect size for them. The ladder makes it easy to climb onto the toilet, and the seat is very comfortable for them. My children were 7–8 times a day. They just turned 4, and they are still very comfortable using it. Highly recommend." —Joshua Reed
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in seven colors).
5. And a cute frog potty training urinalto help teach your little boys to pee standing up. Not only will this help them in the future, but it'll also help keep those pee splatters away from your toilet (and feet!!).
Promising review: "You guys! My son is 3 years old, and we've been sort of potty training for the past year (off and on). I couldn't figure out why he would only go when he wanted to and not other times, I mean at one point he literally told me 'I don't want underwear, I tee-tee in a pull-up.' That was my breaking point! If you can look me in the eye and tell me you prefer peeing on yourself, something must be done. We had tried the ugly Mickey potty that sat on the floor, we tried the toilet trainer that goes on the actual potty, I even spent the $40 for the toddler toilet that looks just like real one — NOTHING! So I decided to buy this urinal, I had seen them on Facebook and thought 'What the heck ANOTHER toilet!' It came in, and the next day was history. He loves tee-teeing in the frog. We have now been potty trained for two months, and I owe it all to this stupid toilet. We had tried lollipops, stickers, and rewards, but nothing worked until this urinal! Best thing I could have put my money on. It's easy to clean and is held up by a Command hook on my wall!"—Danielle Boggs
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors and a whale version).
6. Annnd a folding travel potty seatcause potty training doesn't happen just at home and you need to be prepared no matter where you are! This has suction cups to secure it to most standard size toilets and since it folds up you can just toss it in your diaper bag for the next time.
Promising review: "We boldly decided to potty train our toddler while traveling, which 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!" —Jen
Get it from Amazon for $14.95(available in three colors).
7. A waterproof potty-training watchwith the sole purpose of reminding your little nugget that it is time to go to the potty. Simply set the watch to the desired frequency and watch your kid get incredibly excited every time the alarm goes off. Buh-bye accidents!
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 three 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 five colors).
8. An adorable3D-printed foam soap dispenserattachment'll spray out foaming Mickey and Minnie heads and excite kiddosto wash their hands so they don't try to skip that step of the process.
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MouseDelights3Dis a small biz based in Las Vegas, Nevada, that specializes in Disney-inspired 3D-printed accessories.
Promising review: "Super cute and very easy to use. My littles love Mickey and this makes hand washing that much more fun for them!" —Abby D
Get it from MouseDelights3D on Etsy for $9.99 (available in 13 colors, Mickey or Minnie versions, and for three types of soap).
9. A well-knownbookwith over 10,000 5-star ratings from parents who also went through the potty training trenches. This story will playfully show your little one the steps of using the potty and make it a little more fun.
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 in the book, but we must remember that this is for toddlers. With 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 tells her what to do...next thing you know, she is peeing.THIS BOOK DID THE TRICK." —YOGANAND RAMEN
Get it from Amazon for $8.36.
10. Or a Potty Time With Elmo book so their fave fuzzy red friend can help show them the ropes. Plus, this book has seven buttons that can push for encouraging words and sound effects. Elmo's gonna do it and they can too!
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Promising review: "Purchased this book to help our toddler with potty training. She loves flipping through the pages and pressing all the different sounds. This book has helped her better understand when to use the potty and made potty training easier. I would recommend this book to anyone with children ages 1–3. Giving it a rating of 5 stars! ⭐️" —Sarah Ryan
Get it from Amazon for $11.98.
11. OrrMs. Rachel's "Potty Time With Bean" bookto help make potty training at least a little bit easier. There is a motivational story about a little bear who is learning to go to the bathroom *and* of course, it has reward stickers in the back, plus tips for parents (which is especially handy if this is your first time and you have no clue where to start).
BuzzFeed Shopping writer Heather Braga has this and says, "We're in the potty training trenches here, and this board book has been an integral part of our process. My son adores Ms. Rachel (who doesn't?) and recognized Bean when we passed the book in a store. So, we tossed it in the cart and took it home to start this ever-stressful endeavor. Anytime my son sits on the potty he asks me to read 'The Bean Book' and whenever he successfully goes, he gets rewarded with one of the stickers from the book. There's even a handwashing song in it that he's taken to heart and sings every time he washes up after using the potty. If you want to take things to the next level, there's also a Potty Time with Bean toy."
Promising review: "I am trying to slowly potty train my daughter, and every little bit helps. She is a huge fan of Ms. Rachel (who isn’t?) so I figured this was worth a try. I highly recommended this. Is it something you need? No. Is it something you definitely want to help make the process easier? Absolutely." —marisa renner
Get it from Amazon for $6.99.
12. Annnd Bean himselffor a more hands-on approach to encouraging using the potty. They can practice having Bean take off his diaper to use the potty like a big kid and then learn to mimic it themself.
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This comes with one bear plush, one play toilet, one diaper, one play toilet paper, three felt accessories, one sticker sheet, one chart, and one learning card.
Promising review:"This Ms. Rachel Potty Time with Bean set is adorable and a great tool for potty training! The plush teddy bear is super soft, and the mini potty and accessories make it fun for toddlers to learn and feel more comfortable with the process. My little one loves helping Bean go potty, which has made her more excited and engaged in her own potty-training journey. If you're looking for a cute, interactive way to encourage potty training, this set is a fantastic choice!" —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $26.42.
13. Sink extendersso you can stop breaking your back trying to lift those not-so-little kids to wash their hands every time they finally use the toilet.
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BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has these and says, "We're working on potty training my toddler, which comes with the added routine of constant handwashing. He's itching to be independent in all ways (yay) so I knew it was time to add these to my cart. They slip over the two very different faucets in my bathrooms and have truly made it easier than ever for my son to wash his hands (with the help of a step stool, of course). These should be mandatory in every toddler's home!"
Promising reviews:"Got to help with potty training, wanted the kids to become independent. This is a great help and the kids feel proud being independent. Just slips on and off." —Rissa Fricker
Get a two-pack from Amazon for$10.79.
14. And a sturdy step stoolwith slip-resistant rubber feet so your kiddo can reach even the tallest of sinks and truly control their whole potty experience. They may even be more inclined to wash their hands without being reminded since they have the power to do it on their own.
This comes in a two-pack which is great so you can have one at the toilet and one at the sink!
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 a two-pack from Amazon for $29.95.
15. A reusable waterproof bed padto give an added layer of protection for any nighttime accidents, since that's a whole added struggle to the potty training game. Instead of taking apart their whole bed you can just replace this and toss the dirty one in the wash.
Love Knots 4 U Designs/Etsy
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 $24(available in three colors and can be personalized with various border designs and thread color).
16. A clever urine deflectordesigned to help prevent any pee from spraying between the toilet seat and bowl when they aren't exactly sure how to position themselves properly for a mess-free toilet visit.
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Promising review: "This is brilliant, no fuss, no mess from my potty training nephew. Excellent product and great quality." —BethWorsdellAuthor
Get it from Amazon $12.95(also available in a two-pack).
17. Or, a potty training shieldto put an end to those splashes that get into the back hinges of the toilet that are suuuuch a pain to clean. This is especially great for kiddos who may be learning to stand while they go for the first time.
Potty Training Shield / Etsy
Potty Training Shield is a small biz based in Texas.
Promising review: "Game changer! Love this product and would recommend to anyone potty training their boys." —Shari
Get it from Potty Training Shield on Etsy for $32.99.
18. ATot on the Pot training systemthatcomes with a parent's guide, a toy potty, a children's book, a tot doll, and reward cards, AKA everything you need to help your kiddo learn to go to the potty.
Promising reviews:"WOOOHOOO! Potty Training is officially behind us! This package made it far easier on us than we feared it would be. Our son loved the Activity Rewards and he kept on asking us to do more...we're still doing them every time he visits the bathroom since he got such a kick out of them." —Lola's Cocina
"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).
19. A tracking reward jarcomplete with poo and pee tokens that they can collect each time they go. Sometimes just having a visual representation can really help motivate them!
This comes with the jar and20 colored reward stars, 10 reward poop signs, 10 reward pee drop signs, and a rope to hang the jar.
Promising review: "I bought this for my son to help with potty training, and it has been a game-changer! He absolutely loves it and gets excited every time he uses it. It’s made the whole process so much easier and more fun for him. The design is perfect for little ones, and it keeps him engaged and motivated. I’m so happy with this purchase that I’ll also be getting one for my sister’s toddlers. Highly recommend to any parent going through potty training!" —justin_94
Get it from Amazon for $11.99+(available in nine designs).
20. Or afiretruck themed potty training chartfor any future firefighters who would get a kick out of having a red engine hanging on their bathroom wall. There are instruction cards to remind them to do things like flush and wash their hands, stickers to track their progress, and an adorable firefighter helmet that says potty training champ so they can show off their new skills to everyone.
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Promising review:"I ordered this to help potty time more interesting/fun for my toddler/3-year-old son. It came with plenty of magnets and everything listed, the string to hang the board up with, some things you put up/signs. My son loved the idea of getting a new magnet every time, helps tracking and rewards easier for me as a mom too." —robyn27x
Get it from Amazon for $9.99 (available in three other themes).
21. Orrr a unicorn-themed potty training kit with a tracking chart, instruction cards, stickers, crowns, and a diploma for the newly trained kiddo, so your mythical creature loving little one can be inspired to ditch the diapers.
Promising review:"Worked like a charm, again!This potty training sticker chart is amazing! I used it four years ago with my first child, and it worked so well that I had to get it again for my second. It makes potty training fun and rewarding, keeping my little one excited to earn stickers and work toward the final goal. The colorful design and diploma at the end are a great motivator! If you’re looking for an effective and engaging potty training tool, this is it. Highly recommend!" —Ruth
Get it from Amazon for $9.97.
22. A pack of disposable toilet seat covers to keep on hand whenever you're out and know you'll visit at least one public bathroom. Now you don't have to stand there quivering while you watch your little nugget put their hands all over a ~nasty~ toilet seat.
Promising reviews:"I rather not use the public restroom with my daughter. But sometimes she has to go! She’s only 2 and still holds onto the toilet seat. These are super easy to use. You can stick them on the toilet so it doesn’t move. These make potty training easier. Highly recommend!!" —Xiomara
Get 24 covers from Amazon for $9.99+(available in large and extra large and four quantities).
23. A pack of two wet bagsperfect for throwing any pants or undies that may be wet from an accident because you simply cannot stand the idea of having that soggy mess tossed directly into your bag.
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Check out a TikTok of the waterproof bags in action.
Promising review: "Literally a life saver when you have a toddler potty training and a new baby with blowouts/pee accidents! Could not recommend more! Also could be great for cloth diapering!" —Destiny Handwerker
Get them from Amazon for $19.95+ (available in 32 color combinations).
24. A pack of motion-activated toilet night-lightsgreat for kids who have to go to the bathroom but don't want to turn on the lights and risk losing all their sleepiness. It's also just another way to make a toilet seem less daunting and more like a fun adventure. You could even reward them for using the potty properly by getting to choose which color it should be next.
And since it's motion-activated, you don't have to worry about anyone tripping on anything while trying to find the switch. No morenastypuddles waiting for you when you wake up!
Promising reviews:"My little kids are definitely more excited to potty train with this! Also it helps me not blind myself when I get up in the middle of the night too." —TClapp76
"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 $9.89.
25. A travel urinalto finally put an end to those potty emergencies that always seem to happen at the most inconvenient times while driving aka when you just passed the last rest stop for the next 40 miles. Seriously, when your potty-training kiddo says they need to go, you better have something prepared so you don't have an accident on your hands.
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Check out aTikTok showing the features of the travel urinal.
Promising reviews:"This was a must-buy for my toddler son. He recently began potty training, and he loves to use it, which makes it a plus. Leakproof, easy to use on the go, especially in the car. Very easy to clean, and it’s very convenient for on the go." —Jennifer P.
Get it from Amazon for $7.73+ (available in three variations).
26. Atoilet target lightso you can *hopefully* stop finding yourself standing in a cold puddle during your middle-of-the-night bathroom break. This battery-powered light has a motion sensor and projects into the toilet bowl, giving your little one a spot to aim. 🎯
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To apply, simply clean the area with an alcohol wipe before attaching the light. Take the sticker off the back and press firmly against the lid for 90 seconds. That's it! Batteries are included.
Promising review: "This is by far the best purchase I have made on Amazon!!! This product literally saved my life as a mom potty training a 2-year-old toddler! My son wouldn’t stand up to pee since he saw his older sister. After much heated nerves, I really needed to get something that would make him want to pee standing up and not sitting! And this was the BEST!
As soon as my soon saw the green light inside the toilet, he just wanted to stand up and pee in the toilet." —deborah
Get it from Amazon for $34.88.
27. Some ~magical~ stickers that go from black to having fun dinosaurs on them when they are peed on. Just stick them inside a clean potty and when your kiddo uses it they can reveal a fun new dino friend. When they're done, rinse the sticker under cold water and it will turn black again, ready for the next use!
Promising review: "This product really helped our kid with potty training. Each sticker works for a fair amount of time, it’s fun for kids and sticks quite well. We did not observe any reduction in sticker quality over time — highly durable." —Akshaya Krishnan
Get a five-pack from Amazon for $12.99.
The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
