Potty training can feel overwhelming, but the right books can make it so much easier for both you and your toddler.
I started reading potty training books with my daughter before she turned one to introduce the concept early. Over time, we found a few favorites that break down the steps in a simple, realistic, and encouraging way. These are the books we reach for almost every day.
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Ready Go: Pee by Lovevery Books
Type: Board Book
Age: 18 months +
Why we love it: This book shows a real toddler learning to use the potty and what to do when accidents happen.
Best for: This book is a great for introducing the steps of going to the potty and how sometimes accidents happen. It is a colorful board book with lots of pictures. It shows pictures of pee in the potty.
Read Go Poop by Lovevery Books
Type: Board Book
Age: 18 months +
Why we love it: It shows toddlers pooping is a normal part of using the potty without pressure.
Best for: A great follow-up to the Ready Go Pee book. It gently encourages toddlers to try using the potty for poop. It shows a real picture of poop in the potty.
Type: Board Book
Age: 12 months +
What we love: This interactive book is a favorite! Toddlers can lift flaps while learning to use the potty.
Best for: Interactive learning
Type: Board Book
Age: 12 months +
What we love: This book pairs well with Ms. Rachel’s potty training episode and walks through each step in a simple, relatable way.
Best for: Routine-based training
Type: Board Book
Age: 18 months +
What we love: This one always makes us laugh! It shows animals and even silly creatures pooping. On each right-hand corner of the book, a toddler is using the potty and then the big potty on the last page. It includes a potty chart at the end of the book.
Best for: Making potty training fun.
Potty Training Tips
Start reading potty training books before you begin training. This helps your toddler become familiar with the concept of using the potty and more confident when it is time to use the potty.
Free Potty Training Coloring Sheet
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Potty training takes time, but having the right books can make a big difference. These were a huge help for my toddler and I hope it will make it easier for your toddler.
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