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Potty Training {Take Six}

By Christine

Today is Day 3 of potty training Noah, and I have to say it’s going very well. I’m thinking it helps that his older brothers and sister remind him that he needs to use the potty like a big boy, rather than going in his pants. Most of all, though, I know he was more than ready to shed the diaper.

Even though I have been through this training process five times before – four, really, since Ben trained himself – I still dreaded it this go ’round. All of my boys were close to three when I began, so they all picked it up pretty quickly, especially with our potty training system.

I’d like to share some items we’ve had handy with each potty training experience ::

pirate pottyBooks — Books that provide helpful, step-by-step stories that introduce girls & boys to the concept of toilet training are incredibly helpful. There are a couple of books by Samantha Berger that we’ve had the opportunity to enjoy. Pirate Potty is a pirate-themed, toilet-training book that is fit for the little swashbuckler in your life. This book includes a pirate’s hat and reward stickers, while Princess Potty follows the same theme, but is fit for the Royal Highness in your life, complete with a tiara and reward stickers!

A Potty Chair — For the first little while, it can be intimidating for your little one to sit on a great big, adult-sized toilet. I can only imagine the sense of feeling like I could fall in! There are many different types of potty chairs, from simple to deluxe, but we have found that we really only need a basic chair with a removable “bowl” to easily rinse out between bathroom breaks.

Rewards & Incentives — While stickers work as rewards for some children, others need a bit more incentive to sit on the potty and avoid going in their pants. I let each of my children choose their own reward. Some of our favorite incentives have included licorice nibs and M&M’s.

Flushable Wet Wipes — Toilet paper can be rough on a tiny tush. Using wet wipes will help prevent rashes and also ensure a clean little booty.

Pull-Ups — I firmly believe that, once you toss out the diapers to begin potty training, you should steer clear of any type of covering that keeps the little tush dry. An accident is more apparent when wearing undies and we want our little trainee to know that s/he has had an accident. That said, we do use Pull-Ups at night, just until we can have dry nights.

Pull-Ups® training pants provided me with product coupons to try out the new Learning Designs Pull-Ups® with Toy Story 3/Princess and the Frog characters. I have also received Princess Potty and Pirate Potty to review. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive sentiments towards Pull-Ups® products or the Potty books.

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Filed Under: potty training Tagged With: potty training, pull-ups

About Christine

Christine is married to her best friend, Ray, and together they have seven very active children, ages 8 to 18. (Yes, they are all theirs!) She’s a busy mama, spending most of her days running after her tribe in the Austin, TX area. She likes to share about life in a big family, offer advice and encouragement, write about their travel adventures, and give her thoughts and opinions on some of the greatest products on the market – those that make family life FUN.

Comments

  1. Ashley R says

    June 9, 2010 at 6:57 pm

    Well, we haven’t quite started potty training yet, but will start introducing the idea in the next few months. So, an essential will be the potty that I just bought, that will sit next to the big potty. At 1 1/2 he’s already showing tons of interest in doing what mommy and daddy do with the potty, so we want to just slowly get him acquainted until he’s really ready! I would LOVE to win this so we can get off to a great start with our son! Thanks so much for the chance!
    reynoldsmommy at gmail dot com

  2. Kristen says

    June 9, 2010 at 7:06 pm

    Our oldest is starting to potty train (2nd attempt) and this time, he’s been motivated by M&Ms and getting a “special car” when he goes potty!

  3. FireMom says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:09 pm

    I’m not writing to enter except to say that, YES!, books work! We got Even Firefighters Use the Potty. LittleBrother loved it. 🙂

    Continued success fo you!
    .-= FireMom´s last blog ..Accidental Fire Schedule Win =-.

  4. Beth says

    June 9, 2010 at 10:39 pm

    We are just starting out, and so far we have a potty and a DVD, “Potty Time with Bear,” that my daughter likes.

  5. Stephanie Burt says

    June 9, 2010 at 11:43 pm

    My biggest essential is PATIENCE! Patience for the process of teaching a new “trick” and patience for my kids to learn! I’m really going to need a big dose, I fear, teaching my little boy how to use the potty. I’m just not convinced that he’ll pick it up as quickly as my 2 older girls did. But who knows, he could surprise me! I think I’ll need to stock up on m&ms or jelly beans too!

  6. Joyce says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:07 am

    The books and videos helped, but what really helped was the reward sticker chart.

  7. Margaret Smith says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:52 am

    My potty training essentials are to keep some small toys as rewards around. Also, keep some books or something to entertain your child by the potty. So they can sit and play. Another essential is to remind, remind, remind.
    Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway.
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  8. Margaret Smith says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:53 am

    I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/peg42/status/15844981758
    Thanks again
    rickpeggysmith(at)aol(dot)com

  9. carol says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:18 am

    Pepperidge Farm Goldfish and lots of praise!

  10. carol says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:19 am

    tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/15846267909

  11. Adrienne Gordon says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:22 am

    Patience and lowering expectations are my two bits of advice.

  12. Denise S says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:54 am

    My essentials are Pull-Ups, real underwear, M&Ms, and patience!

  13. Kristin says

    June 10, 2010 at 9:41 am

    Our potty training essentials for Natalie (2nd) include pull-ups, a seasame street potty seat and jelly beans for a reward. We have tried (and failed) twice so far and are taking a break now. We’ll probably wait at least a month to try again.

  14. Linda Stewart says

    June 10, 2010 at 9:41 am

    My potty training essentials stickers, surprises, Apple Jacks, and lots of praise.
    .-= Linda Stewart´s last blog ..The Start of My Journey – UPDATED! =-.

  15. Linda Fish says

    June 10, 2010 at 9:45 am

    M & M’s are great incentive!

  16. Priscilla H. says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:28 am

    I don’t know yet! We are about to start and this would be great! I need all the help I can get 😉 Thank you!

  17. Priscilla H. says

    June 10, 2010 at 10:30 am

    http://twitter.com/pawsnhooves/status/15853945964
    following you and tweeting! 🙂

  18. Sarah D. says

    June 10, 2010 at 1:11 pm

    Potty training essentials: fun books and bleach for cleaning up bad aim. 🙂

  19. Linda Stewart says

    June 10, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    Follow on Twitter & tweeted – https://twitter.com/NCBelle36/status/15850811792
    .-= Linda Stewart´s last blog ..The Start of My Journey – UPDATED! =-.

  20. Alice C. says

    June 10, 2010 at 3:24 pm

    We just started so it’s still trial and errors. So far, I’ve been able to get away with just clapping with enthusiasm. The novelty will probably wear off soon so we’ll be onto stickers and gummies next.

  21. Autumn B. says

    June 10, 2010 at 4:53 pm

    m&ms or stamps work wonders =) as well as a timer to remind myself to take him to the potty

    autumn398 @ yahoo.com

  22. Anne D says

    June 10, 2010 at 6:37 pm

    Keep books handy and a drink.

  23. susan varney says

    June 10, 2010 at 6:59 pm

    the books helped mverno@roadrunner.com

  24. Kiara says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:01 pm

    Tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/DiamondStar728/status/15884711662
    austma7@aol.com

  25. Mommy Reporter says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:08 pm

    I think my number one potty training essential is WIPES! And lots of them… because undoubtedly, there will be accidents, messes, and icky stuff, thank God for wipes!!!
    .-= Mommy Reporter´s last blog ..First Lady seeks volunteers to help kids this summer =-.

  26. Mommy Reporter says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:10 pm

    I just tweeted the giveaway too!!
    .-= Mommy Reporter´s last blog ..First Lady seeks volunteers to help kids this summer =-.

  27. Sarah Martin says

    June 10, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    I tweeted.
    http://twitter.com/sarahhmartin

  28. Heather @ One Take On Life says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:03 pm

    Potty essentials – well since my daughter has taken it upon herself to jump start this potty training – a soft potty seat. She likes to sit on the big girl potty and will tell me when she has to go. No not all the time, but I think if I put in the work with her, she’ll get trained. She’s not quite 2 years old.
    So I would love to win this stuff!
    .-= Heather @ One Take On Life´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: She’s his biggest fan =-.

  29. Mami2jcn says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:05 pm

    For a boy, using cheerios as “targets” in the potty worked for us.

  30. Ellie W says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    My boys are all in their 20’s so it was a long time ago that I had to deal with potty training. Now my 2 year old grandson is getting ready and since I keep him 12 hours a day, most of the potty training duties will be mine. I’ve forgotten most everything I did. I think the reward system might work well. I am going to stock up on small treats like Hotwheels and see if that method will help us.

  31. Ellie W says

    June 10, 2010 at 8:38 pm

    Tweeted
    http://twitter.com/eswright18/status/15890275272

  32. Eileen Burke says

    June 10, 2010 at 11:02 pm

    Essential #1 M&M’s for bribing!

  33. Eileen Burke says

    June 10, 2010 at 11:03 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/Leenburke/status/15899066610

  34. Christa says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:00 am

    Having patience and creativity, each child is different!

  35. Kristi C says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:50 am

    My main essential was having plenty of cleaning supplies on hand for the accidents.

  36. Kristi C says

    June 11, 2010 at 8:50 am

    tweet http://twitter.com/5memb/status/15925527761

  37. Janelle says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:31 am

    I made a sticker chart for my daughter and also gave her a small matchbox car every time she pooped. She watched a Sesame Street video Elmo’s Potty Time that my daughter watched and we also read some going on the potty books. Her favorite was “I Can Go Potty” with Kermit. I’m going to start to try training my son in a few months and I’m not really looking forward to it because I’m afraid he’s a little stubborn.
    .-= Janelle´s last blog ..Full to the Brim – Kid’s Book Giveaway List (6/11/10) =-.

  38. Janelle says

    June 11, 2010 at 11:32 am

    http://twitter.com/iambrimful/status/15936645371
    .-= Janelle´s last blog ..Full to the Brim – Kid’s Book Giveaway List (6/11/10) =-.

  39. Denise B. says

    June 11, 2010 at 2:23 pm

    I just use a small toilet seat that goes on top of the regular one.

  40. Tracy P says

    June 11, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    This is my 3rd child so you would think I would be a pro at this – NOPE, not at all! She is tough! I am trying everything. I bought new, “pretty” underwear, we have a potty chair in the living room AND bathroom, PLUS, we have a Dora potty seat that goes on top of our toilet, together with a step stool to help her up. She is going in the potty, but still in her pull-ups too. I make a HUGE deal when she does pee on the potty, and have a baggie with small “treats” in it as awards.

    We have movies, books, you name it – I am trying everything! I need help from the potty fairy, if you see her, PLEASE send her to my house! 🙂

  41. lisa says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:39 pm

    A carpet cleaner. Lots of towels. A washing machine. The patience of Job. 😉 We’ve had a rough couple of days around here, in potty training land…
    iluvchrisnlevi@aol.com

  42. AQHorse says

    June 11, 2010 at 4:41 pm

    With my fourth daughter, I am finding that training is easier than ever. Her older sisters provide support (running to get ‘dry panties’ rewards) and make good role models. I also keep a potty chair in the van so shopping doesn’t ruin a good dry day!

  43. Paige says

    June 11, 2010 at 10:59 pm

    we were the weirdos that put a potty in the living room 🙂 WOrked for us. Now we still wear pullups at bedtime, and I am really unsure about how to get him nightime potty trained!

  44. brandy nelson says

    June 12, 2010 at 12:23 am

    For my son, I used Once Upon A Potty for Him, fruit loops, and stickers as rewards.

  45. jengd says

    June 12, 2010 at 2:04 pm

    Until recently, praise was the best but my son has never really gotten past me just putting him on the potty, usually successfully, after lunch. He won’t tell me anything on his own until after he’s done it so now I’m going with bribery- Pez seems to be a key here.

  46. Mellissa C says

    June 12, 2010 at 4:30 pm

    I bribed with popcicles, which probably was not a good idea since that would make them go to the bathroom more.

  47. John Hogrewe says

    June 12, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    Our family is just about to start this for the first time so I am looking for any advice and tips. I am not on Twitter. Thank you!

  48. Jacob says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:48 pm

    Unfortunately, our potty training essentials consist of paper towels and floor/toilet cleaners!!

  49. Jacob says

    June 12, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    I tweeted at http://twitter.com/JCHARRIES/status/16039699795

  50. Cujo says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:01 pm

    Potty training essentials include M&M’s to reward and lots of parental patience. This is something your child needs to master in his/her own time. Good luck.

  51. Cujo says

    June 12, 2010 at 9:04 pm

    tweet -http://twitter.com/HMB99/status/16040466598

  52. Kyle Banderman says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:41 am

    Just make them feel like they are a big kid by doing it…….most kids at that age don’t want to be called babies anymore.
    indyfree07@hotmail.com

  53. Kyle Banderman says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:42 am

    I tweeted – ScooterMcKyle
    http://twitter.com/ScooterMcKyle/status/16055000413
    indyfree07@hotmail.com

  54. Joel says

    June 13, 2010 at 2:05 am

    Time, patience, and a potty is all you need to start out. The rest is trial and error.

  55. hallie says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:43 pm

    My potty training essentials are… patience, love, some informative kiddy books, and a good potty!

  56. hallie says

    June 13, 2010 at 1:44 pm

    Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/Halliekaypee/status/16086625029

  57. bandy says

    June 13, 2010 at 2:58 pm

    we use books and a lot of patience. This would be so great, we are potty training our son, and i’m totally lost. Training the girls seemed so easy.

  58. bandy says

    June 13, 2010 at 3:02 pm

    tweet
    http://twitter.com/notimemommy/status/16090974917
    .-= bandy´s last blog ..I’m very slow this month =-.

  59. Katrina says

    June 13, 2010 at 8:33 pm

    we will be starting in a few months so no essentials yet except patience
    .-= Katrina´s last blog ..Scrubbing Down the Fort =-.

  60. Kaylee says

    June 14, 2010 at 4:10 pm

    we use books and a lot of patience. This would be so great, we are potty training our son, and i’m totally lost. Training the girls seemed so easy.

  61. Gail Crawford says

    June 14, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    My potty training help is to let the toddlers look at potty training videos on you tube.

  62. Erin M. says

    June 15, 2010 at 4:56 am

    Elmo goes potty! Yep, it made it seem GREAT for anyone who can “do it” (use the potty) haha.

  63. Bethany says

    June 15, 2010 at 3:20 pm

    Patience is the #1 requirement, but it’s in short supply at times. 😉 Otherwise, Pull-Ups (my daughter calls them Princess Pants), stickers and M&M’s.

  64. Sarah says

    June 17, 2010 at 1:36 pm

    M&M’s, Dora undies and the Boon potty bench!

  65. Sarah says

    June 17, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    tweet

    http://twitter.com/mnmamamusthave/status/16405288967

  66. Kelly D. says

    June 17, 2010 at 2:20 pm

    Potty training essentials include: a cup of water, plenty of distractions (toys & books), and M&M’s. It’s so hard just to get my son to sit on the potty for more than 2 seconds! (The M&Ms help bunches!) Thanks for the chance!
    Kelly D. – secrets_girl23(at)yahoo(dot)com (aka) dkad23(at)gmail(dot)com

  67. Kelly D. says

    June 17, 2010 at 2:21 pm

    Tweet. (dkad23)
    Kelly D. – secrets_girl23(at)yahoo(dot)com (aka) dkad23(at)gmail(dot)com
    http://twitter.com/dkad23/status/16407717455

  68. Theresa Clift says

    June 17, 2010 at 7:13 pm

    When my daughter potty trained we had many, many, many pairs of terry panties, I kept them on the back of the couch. We also left her potty chair in the living room and then as she got better we moved it closer to the bathroom and eventually in the bathroom when she finally got control.

  69. Steve W says

    June 18, 2010 at 5:52 am

    A lot of patience!

  70. kathy D says

    June 18, 2010 at 11:52 pm

    Funny story my 3 and half year old has been potty trained for a year and just asked me about the candy that use to be in the bathroom that he go for going potty….. LOL

  71. kathy D says

    June 18, 2010 at 11:53 pm

    RT http://twitter.com/kathy55439/statuses/16519812177

  72. Sonya Sparks says

    June 21, 2010 at 6:21 pm

    I tweeted:
    http://twitter.com/sonyasparks/status/16725455079
    .-= Sonya Sparks´s last blog ..I won at Freebies and Much More =-.

  73. ecaterina says

    June 22, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    i tweeted http://twitter.com/ecaterina28/status/16792107164

  74. Beverly Whipple says

    June 23, 2010 at 8:23 am

    We are potty training my daughter and the 2 absolutely necc things are: her cushy tushy seat (fits over a regular toliet seat) and one of her Winnie the Pooh books. She will sit there “reading” and all of a sudden… 🙂

  75. Linda says

    June 23, 2010 at 7:52 pm

    I have a cookie treat and stickers for going potty!

  76. julieh says

    June 26, 2010 at 5:54 pm

    Some of my essentials is a jar we put a colored marble in after successful trips to the bathroom, and when the jar is full there will be special treat.

  77. Anna says

    June 27, 2010 at 12:34 am

    The little one in my house is doing great! He loves to read while on the potty.. lol.

  78. Anna says

    June 27, 2010 at 12:36 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/femalebiker21/status/17141032463

  79. Robin says

    June 27, 2010 at 10:57 am

    Our essentials are pull-ups and wipes

  80. michelle robbins says

    June 27, 2010 at 12:08 pm

    sticker chart

  81. Gena says

    June 27, 2010 at 3:30 pm

    What are some of MY potty training essentials?

    Cheerios! For little boys it is great for teaching them to go in the toilet (great targets)

  82. Gena says

    June 27, 2010 at 3:31 pm

    I tweeted at http://twitter.com/GMERRELL/status/17188951045

  83. Jill Myrick says

    June 27, 2010 at 3:34 pm

    Some of our potty training essentials are their favorite book or small toy (this to them is comforting), music from a small radio, new character underwear such as Tinkerbell of buzz Lightyear and disposable wipes.
    The new underwear to them signifies that they are big boys and girls now. and once I purchased them for my son he was potty trained within two days. My daughter took about a month and I am hoping that the next will go just as smoothly.
    But we do still use pull ups for night wear.

    Thank you so much for the giveaway.

    jweezie43[at]gmail[dot]com

  84. Krista says

    June 27, 2010 at 7:22 pm

    M&M rewards!

  85. Nafeasee Jordan says

    June 27, 2010 at 8:06 pm

    Some of my potty training essentials– Daddy and lollipops! Both are pretty motivating!

  86. Melissa M. says

    June 27, 2010 at 9:26 pm

    My potty training essentials are a timer and patience.

  87. Jennifer W. says

    June 27, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    My potty training “tip” would be to wait until your child is ready. If you try before they are ready, it just won’t work. Try it for a few days and if they are ready, keep going, if not try again in a month or so.

  88. Paula Hafner says

    June 27, 2010 at 10:37 pm

    Bribery 🙂 I always use a sticker chart, candy (a couple of Skittles or M&M for each success), and a bigger prize everytime they get a set number of stickers. It’s also important to find which training pants and/or underwear works best for your child. If they love them then they’re less likely to soil them. We also bought a doll that wets so that they could see the doll pee and help “train” their doll.

  89. Craig Johnson says

    June 27, 2010 at 11:38 pm

    sometimes it makes u want to scream!!!!

  90. Amanda D. says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:09 am

    Potty Training essentials: you must find some reward that your child is very interested in.

    macd9900 at gmail dot com

  91. Julie L says

    June 28, 2010 at 12:58 pm

    Don’t expect instant results and a “virtue” that I had to learn to have-patience

  92. mike s. says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:35 pm

    Potty training hasn’t started quite yet in our house, but soon… very soon… we’ve got the chair, steps, movies, etc, but I think the most important things would be diapers/pants that jr. can operate on his own should the need arise and hand wipes to make sure we all stay healthy.

  93. mike s. says

    June 28, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    tweeted here: http://twitter.com/skarydrunkguy/statuses/17270935723

  94. lisa says

    June 28, 2010 at 3:12 pm

    A training potty and keep it fun!

  95. lisa says

    June 28, 2010 at 3:13 pm

    Tweet: http://twitter.com/samasam/status/17273142761

  96. Jen says

    June 28, 2010 at 3:41 pm

    STicker rewards!

  97. Daniel M says

    June 28, 2010 at 5:52 pm

    i don’t have kids but my sis does and could really use this soon!

  98. Traci T says

    June 28, 2010 at 7:32 pm

    What are some of YOUR potty training essentials? 1. Talk about it a lot to assess if they’re really ready. 2. positive reinforcement

  99. Katie says

    June 28, 2010 at 9:13 pm

    My son won’t be ready to start potty training for probably a year or so (fingers crossed), but if I learned anything from the first 9 months, its to be prepared. So, on that note, I’d still like to win and have the ‘stuff’ ready to when I do need it instead of needing it and not having it.

  100. Tara V says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    Potty training essentials in my home are cheerios (to reward ) and lots of toilet paper! It seems that paying with TP is funner than learning to use the potty

  101. Tara V says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    http://twitter.com/FabGiveaways/status/17301487923

  102. pixie13 says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    Potty books, a washer & dryer, & a steam cleaner for the rugs. Yeah, there are going to be a lot of accidents.

  103. pixie13 says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:09 pm

    I tweeted
    http://twitter.com/pixie13sweeps/status/17300937545

  104. Heather Silver says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:56 pm

    Books/Songs, Rewards/Incentives, Washer and Carpet Shampoo’er.

    frugalsouthernliving@yahoo.com

  105. Heather Silver says

    June 28, 2010 at 11:59 pm

    I am following you on Twitter. I’m @FLSouthernSaver and I tweet’d about your giveaway here:

    http://twitter.com/statuses/user_timeline/81529442.rss

    frugalsouthernliving@yahoo.com

  106. helenlam says

    June 29, 2010 at 3:36 am

    The essentials are a potty, cheerios, and a portable foldup potty seat

  107. Leighbra says

    June 29, 2010 at 4:04 am

    My potty training essential is a sentence that was told to me by an older friend of the family who taught kindergarten for 30 years. She said:

    They WILL walk, talk & be potty trained by the time they start school, don’t worrying too much about it.

    That’s helped me so much. We’re not potty training a little girl we have welcomed into our home from foster care. She’s been delayed because she hasn’t been in 1 place long enough to get a good system down. So we’re using praise, patience & a Laurie Berkner song on the iPod to reinforce using the potty. When she goes, we give high 5s, and then dance our booties off 🙂 Good flushable wipes are another essential!

  108. Leighbra says

    June 29, 2010 at 4:05 am

    I tweeted here http://twitter.com/Leighbra/status/17316693928 Thanks!

  109. Michelle H. says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:02 am

    I would say patience is essential and cleaning supplies for when he doesn’t make it to the toilet.

  110. Kathy Scott says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:10 am

    I do not believe that there are any potty training essentials. When the child is ready the child is ready. I let my boys run around in the back yard without a diaper. When they started seeing what happened when the pee’d something clicked for them and they understood the process. Both were completely potty trained by 18 months.

  111. jennifer says

    June 29, 2010 at 10:01 am

    potty training essentials

    potty
    pull ups
    chocolate chips (reward)
    stickers (reward)
    lots of water (to drink adn make pee)

  112. carol y l says

    June 29, 2010 at 10:42 am

    Need a treat to bribe but even that was just not working well! LOL

  113. carol y l says

    June 29, 2010 at 10:43 am

    Tweet!~http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/17337607428

  114. Karen Gonyea says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:05 am

    Potty and something that entices the child – cheerios, books 🙂

  115. Angela Fuller says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:05 am

    Stickers to reward them each time they go. Pullups help a lot too. A comfortable potty chair and lots of patience and praise.

  116. Shiela Hickmon says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:52 am

    My potty training essential is a Pee Chart! It worked amazing with my daughter and it’s helping a ton with my son!
    Thanks!
    Shiela Hickmon´s last blog post ..Newest Nutball-

  117. Shiela Hickmon says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:53 am

    Tweet Tweet!

    http://twitter.com/mom2anutball/status/17342781897
    Shiela Hickmon´s last blog post ..Newest Nutball-

  118. Lisa L says

    June 29, 2010 at 1:25 pm

    I don’t have any potty training essentials since I haven’t potty-trained my son yet (in a few more months…) but I’m guessing I’ll be needing lots of training pants and patience!

  119. Erica C. says

    June 29, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Pullups are a main tool!

  120. Melissa B. says

    June 29, 2010 at 2:38 pm

    Treats for successful potty visits and books to look at during the deed.

  121. Charity S. says

    June 29, 2010 at 3:14 pm

    #1. Have patience.

    #2. Find some videos & books on potting training.

  122. Charity S. says

    June 29, 2010 at 3:16 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway.

    http://twitter.com/ccboobooy/status/17356814174

  123. Amy Delong says

    June 29, 2010 at 3:45 pm

    funny books,some treats,carpet cleaner&cool underwear!

    ardelong2(at)gmail(dot)com

  124. Susan Smith says

    June 29, 2010 at 4:42 pm

    potty
    stickers
    treats
    pull ups

  125. Susan Smith says

    June 29, 2010 at 4:43 pm

    http://twitter.com/susan1215/status/17361467725

  126. Ed Nemmers says

    June 29, 2010 at 6:56 pm

    Music during and a reward for after!

    theyyyguy@yahoo.com

  127. susan smoaks says

    June 29, 2010 at 7:31 pm

    patience is the most important potty training tool also persistance

  128. Debra @ A Frugal Friend says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:35 pm

    We are about to start….I stocked up on some Pull-ups awhile back and have a book we’ve been reading. Oh, I hope it goes smoothly!! 🙂
    Debra @ A Frugal Friend´s last blog post ..50 Free Stylish Mommy or Blogger Cards from Kodak Gallery-

  129. Debra @ A Frugal Friend says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:37 pm

    Tweeted:

    http://twitter.com/AFrugalFriend/status/17374475865

    Thanks for the great giveaway…..
    Debra @ A Frugal Friend´s last blog post ..50 Free Stylish Mommy or Blogger Cards from Kodak Gallery-

  130. trixx says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:44 pm

    Some potty training essentials are lots of little rewards like stickers, small toys and candy!

  131. Lynn says

    June 29, 2010 at 8:49 pm

    My potty training essentials:
    potty
    pull ups
    stickers & chart (my reward system)
    patience!

  132. Nikki Davis says

    June 29, 2010 at 9:40 pm

    So far so good with potty training, however, I have always kept the portable potty close, in the living room or kitchen….might sound strange but they need to be able to get to it quick and having them see it constantly is a neverending reminder…After all, we empty it right away anyway.

    Thank you for the entry,

    Nikki

  133. Nikki Davis says

    June 29, 2010 at 9:42 pm

    I follow you on twitter and tweeted giveaway, nikkidavis05.

    http://twitter.com/NikkiDavis05/status/17378472043

    Thank you again,

    Nikki

  134. Lisa G. says

    June 29, 2010 at 9:57 pm

    My potty traing essentials are a pair of big boy/girl undies so that they feel more confident and ready, a great sturdy potty seat and lots of child friendly foam hand wash.
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  135. Lisa G. says

    June 29, 2010 at 9:58 pm

    Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/17379468356
    lisalmg25 at gmail dot com

  136. R Hicks says

    June 29, 2010 at 10:15 pm

    Some of our potty training essentials were lots and lots of patience. We always highly praised them when they went to the potty and made it a fun experience.

    ardy22 at earthlink dot net

  137. DanV says

    June 29, 2010 at 10:56 pm

    Our essentials and books to read and rewards for afterwards

  138. Sarah L says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:04 pm

    Patience and a sense of humor. thanks for the contest.

  139. Sarah L says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:07 pm

    http://twitter.com/slehan/status/17383812483

  140. Chrysa says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:16 pm

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ThriftyJinxy/status/17384435006
    Chrysa´s last blog post ..Free Bagel -amp Cream Cheese from Brueggers

  141. amy d says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:22 pm

    portable foldup potty seat

  142. Jennifer Jozwiak says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:33 pm

    patience!! lol and a sturdy potty chair!

  143. Debbie Eikmeier says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:44 pm

    Patience

  144. Geoff K says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    Some essentials would have to be favorite books and music (for the long waits!) and candy or other rewards for reinforcing a good job. Thanks!

  145. steven lewis says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    A kid, Potty seat,,time to deal with training and a big bottle of aspirins

  146. Janel C says

    June 29, 2010 at 11:54 pm

    My potty training essentials are a stool for them to climb on the potty and letting them roam free!
    janel_marie at yahoo dot com
    Janel C´s last blog post ..Softlips – Review and Giveaway

  147. Gianna says

    June 30, 2010 at 12:02 am

    Offering a treat.

  148. Potty Training Child at http://www.pottytrainingchild.com/ says

    January 9, 2014 at 3:47 am

    Some of the potty training tips might work with your child but some others won’t, although they have been effective in potty training other children. Make using the potty a habit in your child’s life. Take the child to visit the bathroom once or twice in the beginning and then increase the number of visits. Make sure you make the visits to the toilet at about the times the child is most likely to pee-pee or poo-poo.

    Even if the child does not pee or poop every time he is taken to the toilet, the time is not wasted. On the contrary, the child will get accustomed to flushing, wiping and washing up.
    Potty Training Child at http://www.pottytrainingchild.com/´s last blog post ..Prepare For Potty Training Sessions

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