Amanda the Virtuous Wife
Potty training can be a long and grueling process. So to make things easier for moms and dads, we’ve rounded up 13 life hacks. Just take a look below.
13 Potty Training Hacks To Make Life Easier
Potty Chart(01 of13)
Help your toddler remember what to do and when with a simple potty chart. Mark off each part of the process with stickers once they complete the step.Source: Etsy (credit:Etsy)
“You Shall Not Pass” Toilet Paper Sign(02 of13)
Use this visual aid to remind your kid of how much toilet paper they should use.Source: Amanda The Virtuous Wife (credit:Amanda The Virtuous Wife)
Set A Timer(03 of13)
Set a timer for every half an hour to help remind your child to use the potty. Once they start remembering, use the timer less frequently. Source: Toddler Approved (credit:Comstock Images via Getty Images)
Waterproof Mattress Cover(04 of13)
Make your own DIY waterproof mattress cover for nighttime potty training. You can easily do this by sewing a table cloth, flannel cloth and fleece material together. Source: Lindsey Blogs (credit:Lindsey Blogs)
Potty Seat(05 of13)
Using this add on from Amazon, you can give your toilet a built-in potty seat. This will make life so much easier for you and your little one during training. Plus, the add on acts just like a toilet seat lid, so it can be left on even after use without getting in the way of adults. Source: Carrie This Home (credit:Carrie This Home)
Use Pantyliners(06 of13)
Pantyliners are a good (and cheap!) alternative to Pull-Ups or other potty training pants. However, for obvious reasons, this hack is only good for kids who have occasional accidents.Source: Buzzfeed (credit:Carefree)
Ping Pong Ball System(07 of13)
This reward system is like a game for kids. Every time they use the toilet correctly, they get to write a number on a ping pong ball and put it in a jar. However, if they have an accident, they must take one ping pong out. For every five ping pongs, they get a small prize.Source: Cleverly Simple (credit:Cleverly Simple)
Remove Urine Smell(08 of13)
When potty training, accidents are bound to happen! To get rid of urine smells in carpets, sofas and mattresses, use a mixture of water, white vinegar and dish soap. The proportions are listed in the link below. Source: The Realistic Mama (credit:The Realistic Mama)
Use Cheerios(09 of13)
Teach your wee one how to aim by tossing a Cheerio into the toilet bowl. This makes peeing fun and will (hopefully) reduce the mess as he learns.Source: The Stir (credit:pamela_d_mcadams via Getty Images)
Use Stuffed Animals(10 of13)
Kids might not want to use the potty alone, so invite one of their stuffed animals to try it too! Place them beside your child in the bathroom to help encourage them.Source: Stuff Parents Need (credit:Stuff Parents Need)
Progress Board(11 of13)
Keep track of your child’s progress and give them rewards along the way as incentive to use the toilet.Source: Reddit (credit:Reddit)
Potty Pops(12 of13)
Reward your child with candy every time they use the toilet. Alternatively, you can also reward them with Dollar store items such as stickers or small toys. Source: The Stir (credit:The Stir)
Use Spare Socks(13 of13)
Always bring an old pair of socks when going out. If your child has to use the public toilet, just slip them over the seat and throw them out when done.Source: Viral Nova (credit:Viral Nova)