Potty training this time around has been difficult, to say the least. Oliver, who will be 4 next month and is supposed to be heading off to junior kindergarten in September has been nothing short of exasperating to train until about a month ago. Now having trained 3 previous children, you would think that I knew what I was doing, but alas, Oliver made sure to change it up on me and he finally made me realize that he just wasn’t ready and I know that pushing him would never work so I let it be.
About a month ago, we switched to Pull-Ups®Training Pants instead of diapers as I felt that maybe if he realized he could pull them on and off on his own, we would have a much better chance of having him try going to the potty. I noticed quite quickly that he was starting to realize when he was going pee and I think it was because of the “cool” feature that Pull-Ups® Cool & Learn have. They gave him a bit of a heads up that he was peeing as the front releases a cooling sensation when he pees. That was all he needed to get motivated to go potty. He has been amazing since and has only had one accident. I then started to worry because he was doing so great, how would going on a road trip for a weekend vacation affect all the progress we had made?
Thankfully, Pull-Ups® had us covered for our epic road trip. We rented a cottage about 3 hours away and I was hopeful that all the progress we had made wouldn’t be undone because he couldn’t wear underwear in the car for the long ride. I was also worried that putting him in a diaper for the trip would also be detrimental. This is where the Pull-Ups® came into play. He still felt like a big boy because he wasn’t wearing a diaper which made staying on track much easier. Here is an Out & About Checklist of things to bring so that you have all the essentials you need to help keep your little one on track:
- Extra Pull-Ups® training pants and underpants
- A spare pair of pants and socks
- A travel pack of flushable wipes
- Resealable zip-top plastic bag, that can be used for wet clothing
- Any must-have potty props such as special books or stickers
Best Practices for Long Trips (think flights, long train rides or trips longer than just a day trip)
- Dress your travellin’ toddler in easily removable clothing
- Schedule frequent breaks for potty visits and checks on the Pull-Ups®
- If your child has been in underpants, it’s okay to resume using Pull-Ups® for a trip
- Pull-Ups, as a backup, will lower stress on long airplane rides
- In airplane bathrooms, have your child use the toilet, wash their hands and then stand outside the door while you flush. The roar from the airplane toilet might be scary
- Consider investing in a little toddler travel potty to keep in the trunk of the car and a car seat cover to protect your car seats from accidents
Best Practices for Day trips
- For shorter trips, have everyone use the potty before leaving and upon arrival at your destination
- scope out restrooms if you are in an unfamiliar like a restaurant or a park so that you’re ready to whisk your kiddo instantly to the bathroom should they start saying “I need to go potty”
- The Time to Potty app can help remind you when it’s time to try. This helps parents remember to take potty stops even while on the go
Thanks to these great tips, we survived our road trip (minus the bug bites) and Oliver was able to keep on track with his potty training thanks to Pull-Ups®. I wouldn’t travel anywhere without them now.
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My travel pack would have lots of pull-ups, wipes and sanitizer and treats for being good!!
The travel pack has to have stickers in it.
change of clothes… as there will always be accidents when potty training
wine! lmao no just kidding….although potty training aint always easy and sometimes wine is needed. Change of clothes is very important for sure
Wipes! Always bring wipes because they always come in handy!
A Potty Chair
My potty training travel pack would definitely have lots of wipes in it.
We are planning to start in September right after Benny’s third birthday
My travel pack has to have lots of wipes !
Snacks! A little treat can be a great incentive to use the potty.
Lots of wipes and pull ups. We are aiming to have our grandson potty trained by the end of the month…….hopefully
change of cothes and hand santitzer/wipes to keep clean
#1 a change of clothes and wipes
Wipes for sure for those little accident.
Wipes are my number one must-have when potty training on the go
~Jonnie
I love the flushable wipes, so much easier to wipe their bums
I put an extra pair of clothes for me in the bag foraccidents that happen on the potty (aim…not an instinct apparently).
Definitely a lot of wipes would need to be in the pack in case of accidents.
What is needed is a spare pair of underpants and outer clothes in case of an accident.
there should be a ‘wet bag’ for wet/dirty clothing.
a change of clothes lol
I would have extra pull ups and a change of pants and socks.
Extra clothes!
Wipes and extra pants and underpants!
My one essential is a travel potty because when they have to go, they have to go right now!
My travel pack would have lots of pull-ups and wipes
Plastic bag with a change of clothes or pull ups!
Baby wipes are a must have for potty training.
Lots of wipes, extra Pull-Ups/diapers +/- change of underwear/bottoms, and bags to put wet clothes in.
A few change of clothing in the bag is a must
A potty seat for my little guy to sit on the big boy toilet.
Potty. We always took potty with us.
A extra outfit ! Just incase!
change of clothes…
Definitely some small trinket sized rewards, wet wipes, a pull up & a spare outfit because accidents do happen!
Wipes and treats!
For sure stickers for that positive encouragement
a potty chair hopefully in each bathroom and treats to reward the good job
Wipes for the inevitable messy cleanup.
The one thing our potty training essential travel pack has in it is pull-ups.
One thing my potty training essential travel pack should have in it is definitely a change of clothing!
Extra pull-ups, wipes and a few changes of clothes.
Our potty training essential travel pack should definitely have lots and lots of wipes.
Definitely need an extra outfit.
My potty training travel pack would have lots of wipes in it.
At least 3 changes of clothes and underwear! Plus books for reading on the potty.
A travel pack must have spare clothes and a lot of wipes.
I’m just about to start potty training my daughter so I’ve got to start thinking about this! A spare change of clothes is the first thing I would think of – and lots of wipes!!
Wipes, hand sanitizer and an extra change of clothing are definitely must haves!!
A change pad and wipes are essential.
WIPES! lol
Definitely wipes, soaker pad, ointment, change of clothes, some itty bitty treats
My pack needs a clean pair of pants!
Always have a spare pair of pants and socks when potty training.
My potty training essential travel pack should have kandoo wipes in it and a change of clothes.
We would pack lots of wipes!
The travel pack should have in it lots of wipes and hand sanitizer!
My pack would have pull-ups, wipes and a special treat as a potty reward
extra clothes and lots of wipes!
Lots of wet wipes!
My potty training essential travel pack would have to have a lot of wipes.
need to have an extra outfit
Thanks for sharing the checklist, Jessica.
I learned the hard way – spare pair of pants for Mommy!!!!! #itseverywhere
wipes and lots of it lol
Wipes is a must!
Travel pack please
A spare change of clothes.
It should include a travel pack of flushable wipes.
An extra pair of leggings. We always travel with those nowadays.
Wet wipes! Never leave home without them!
wipes and a change of clothing
You should always have an extra change of clothes, just in case!!
– amber y
A change of clothes and wipes.
Definitely multiple pairs of spare underwear!`
A lot of wipes!
a towel to be placed on seats that can’t be easily cleaned/dried.
Definitely wipes and another pair of clothes
My travel pack would definitely need to have a change of clothing in it.
definitely lots of wet wipes!
Stickers to provide encouragement!