1 – Portable potty, without a doubt the most important item on the list. This makes potty training your little one so much easy as you have it with you at all times so no matter when or where they need to go you aren’t rushing around trying to find a toilet. Ours fits easily in the pram basket. Some children (including mine) find adult toilets ‘scary’ and intimidating so are unlikely to use them especially in a new place. They are also perfect for using at your hotel or apartment if your toddler isn’t keen on the toilet in the room.
2 – Wipes, much more portable than carrying a whole toilet roll around with you when out and about! These can be left in the potty until you get chance to empty it out, providing your have one that folds up with a seal. Also for cleaning hands after a potty stop if a public bathroom and running water isn’t nearby.
3 – Nappy sacks, if you have any accidents you can simply remove and place any underwear or wipes in a nappy bag in the same way that you would when changing a nappy.
4 – Nappies, bit of an odd item to include for potty training, but if your child is likely to fall asleep whilst travelling or if they use a pram and are likely to have a nap, then there is a higher chance of an accident whilst sleeping.
5 – Underwear, bring enough spares incase your little just cannot make it to the potty in time.
6 – Rewards, whatever your choice of reward is for your little one using the potty. Stickers, chocolate, whatever you use at home, keep it up whilst away as it can be harder for your toddler to remember whilst in a strange place with lots going on.
7 – Socks, sometimes accidents can end up getting socks wet so ensure you have enough spares to avoid wet feet whilst out and about.
8 – Change of pants, any child can have the odd accident when in unfamiliar surroundings, so a few outfit changes are very useful for a quick change when this happens.
9 – Scissors, wait for it……. If you have an accident of the 💩 variety. Simply cut the underwear off in the same way you would rip the disposable nappies at the sides. Its a much easier and cleaner way of removing them than having to pull all the way down over their shoes/socks especially when out and about.
10 – Nappy cream, although a rash is less likely as your toddler isn’t in a nappy anymore take some with you incase an accident goes unnoticed and irritates their skin. Especially if you are travelling through somewhere that it’s not readily available.
