Potty Training Essentials (AKA Ditch the Diapers)

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Here’s the scoop on everything you need get your toddler out of diapers. We’ve been through the trenches — multiple times between us — and we’re excited to share with you our favorite potty training essentials.

Summer Infant My Size Potty
$25
Summer Infant My Size Potty
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Kid-approved with actual flushing sound. Can’t promise it’ll make them go to the potty, but we’d pay a lot of money if it did!


Baby Bjorn Potty Chair
$30
Baby Bjorn Potty Chair
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Simple, easy to clean, and bonus: It looks good.


Frog Training Urinal
$15
Frog Training Urinal
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This one uses a spinning target to teach them to aim from a young age. Toileting and sport rolled into one.


Kandoo Flushable Wipes
$23/ 12 pack
Kandoo Flushable Wipes
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These make it a little easier for your little ones to clean themselves.


Training Underwear
$23/ 4 pack
Training Underwear
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For when you ditch the diapers, but still want to have an extra layer of security in case of accidents.


Baby Bjorn Potty Trainer
$35
Baby Bjorn Potty Trainer
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Comfortable for the little ones, this trainer seat is a great choice for at-home use. We like that it hangs nicely for storage


Ikea Step Stool
$6
Ikea Step Stool
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Ikea makes great, cheap and long-lasting step stools. The one we featured isn’t available anymore, but here’s another similar and inexpensive one.


Emergency Potty
$9
Emergency Potty
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It’s like clockwork: when you’re on the go, they gotta go. Without fail. But this emergency potty is a life saver in a pinch. Just wait until you’re stuck in gnarly traffic… you’ll thank us later.


Piddle Pad
$12
Piddle Pad
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Piddle pad, now say that 10 times fast! This makes it super easy to clean up after any accidents in the car seat.


2-1 Travel Potty
$17
2-1 Travel Potty
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Just pop in a bag and it’s a great on-the-go potty.


Toilet Seat Covers
$15
Toilet Seat Covers
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A germaphobe’s dream. When you’re at a public toilet with your child, you’ll want these on hand. Kind of pricey, but you never know when they might come in handy.


Portable Potty Seat
$13
Portable Potty Seat
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Sure, toilet paper works just fine, but this one is pink and looks like an owl! Motivation, maybe?


Peek a Boo what’s in your Diaper (hardcover book)
$16
Peek a Boo what’s in your Diaper (hardcover book)
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Kids love this interactive book, and it gets them excited about using the toilet.


Potty Book
$7
Potty Book
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A less graphic option in the potty-motivation category. 😃


Potty Reward Set
$23
Potty Reward Set
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Super cute reward chart set that’s worth its weight in gold stars.


Potty Watch
$12
Potty Watch
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Helps remind kids when it’s time to go, so it doesn’t have to be your job.

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Lizzy is Editor-in-Chief of The Cool Mom Co. (a website for all things cool women + moms) and mom to three kids (9, 6 and 3). Like so many mamas juggling it all, she never stops. Lizzy is passionate about building community through womanhood while sharing fun inspo for the modern mama. While she has a serious love of fashion & beauty, food is where her heart is! Find her on Instagram @lizzymathis and cool mama things @thecoolmomco or www.thecoolmom.co.