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Potty Training Supply List

What to Get:

Little Potty
Simple, stable options I like:
- Low-back potty: https://amzn.to/4hcqVgF
High-back potty (more support for lowering):
https://amzn.to/4hb2E2N
Potty Insert (for the big toilet)
- Attached-to-lid potty seat:
  https://amzn.to/3QdU9pB
- Jool potty seat:
  https://amzn.to/496YMex
Avoid: potty inserts with attached steps (usually wobbly).
Step Stool with Railing
Supports independence & physical security:
https://amzn.to/49bgiPW
Other Bathroom Supplies
- Motion-sensor hand soap dispenser:
  https://amzn.to/4bTRVaN
- Faucet extender:
  https://amzn.to/4hm0sKM
Nap & Sleep Supplies
- Chux pads (on top of sheets):
  https://amzn.to/49hZZMO
- Brolly Sheets (under sheets):
  https://amzn.to/3DFVY0R
Travel Potty Supplies
- Fold-up travel potty:
  https://amzn.to/4aUzmS3
- Bag refills:
  https://amzn.to/3YC8FVb
- Car seat liner:
  https://amzn.to/49iGJ7u
Potty Insert (for the big toilet)
- Attached-to-lid potty seat:
  https://amzn.to/3QdU9pB
- Jool potty seat:
  https://amzn.to/496YMex
Avoid: potty inserts with attached steps (usually wobbly).
Step Stool with Railing
Supports independence & physical security:
https://amzn.to/49bgiPW
Other Bathroom Supplies
- Motion-sensor hand soap dispenser:
  https://amzn.to/4bTRVaN
- Faucet extender:
  https://amzn.to/4hm0sKM
Nap & Sleep Supplies
- Chux pads (on top of sheets):
  https://amzn.to/49hZZMO
- Brolly Sheets (under sheets):
  https://amzn.to/3DFVY0R
Travel Potty Supplies
- Fold-up travel potty:
  https://amzn.to/4aUzmS3
- Bag refills:
  https://amzn.to/3YC8FVb
- Car seat liner:
  https://amzn.to/49iGJ7u
Books are one of the most helpful tools for building comfort, curiosity, and emotional regulation around potty training.
Potty-Themed Books
- Suho Goes To Pee
- Potty — Leslie Patricelli
- A Potty for Me! — Karen Katz
- Daniel Tiger: Potty Time!
- Once Upon a Potty — Alona Frankel
Books for Interoception (Body Awareness)
- Listen to My Body — Gabi Garcia
- How Do You Feel? — Anthony Browne
Books for Emotional Support & Anxiety
- Alphabreaths — Christopher Willard & Daniel Rechtschaffen
- B is for Breathe — Melissa Munro Boyd
- Freeing Your Child From Anxiety — Dr. Tamar Chansky (for parents)
Books for Independence + Trying New Things
- I Can Do Hard Things — Gabi Garcia
- The Magical Yet — Angela DiTerlizzi
These activities should be engaging but not overly distracting, so you can still catch the beginning of a pee stream. Choose options that keep your toddler nearby, regulated, and occupied.
Simple, Low-Mess Activities
- Stacking cups
- Puzzles
- Ring stackers
- Wooden peg puzzles
- Shape sorters
- Water Wow books
- Reusable sticker books
- Small world play (animals, vehicles, people)
Fine Motor Activities
- Foam stickers
- Pipe-cleaner beading
- Lacing cards
- Pom-pom transfer with tongs
- Velcro “busy boards”
- Dot markers
- Window clings
- Washi tape decorating
Sensory-Friendly Activities
- Play-Doh
- Kinetic sand (supervised)
- Sensory bottles
- Sponges + small water cup for “cleaning” toys
- Soft brushes for brushing dolls/stuffed animals
Light Movement (Stay Close By)
- Tossing soft balls into a basket
- Mini obstacle course
- Slow-paced freeze dance
- Stretching or animal walks
Quiet + Cozy Options
- Looking at family photo books
- Coloring or drawing
- Simple matching cards
- Sorting games by color or size
Simple Parent–Child Games
- “I Spy”
- “Simon Says”
- Finger puppets
- Sing-along songs with motions
- Naming body parts (“Where’s your tight tummy? Where’s your soft belly?”)