Favorite Potty Themed Books I Always Have on Hand as A Potty Training Consultant
The easiest way to introduce your child to the potty process in a no-pressure way is potty themed books. Most toddlers already love to look through books and be read to, so this is a seamless way to encourage your child to learn about the potty. What’s even better is that you can play on their interests and grab a book with their favorite theme or characters. Amazon has a great selection of potty books. Below are the ones I am always recommending to parents.
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🐻 Potty Time with Bean (Ms. Rachel)
My #1 recommendation. Talks about potty sensations, normalizes accidents, and includes catchy songs.
🐾 Potty Patrol (Paw Patrol)
Sweet, empowering message for kids who feel nervous about ditching diapers.
👶 Diapers Are Not Forever
Simple, gentle transition story - great for toddlers resisting change.
💡 How Do You Know You Need to Go?
AMAZING for kids who don’t notice the signs yet. Gives real-life examples like hiding, dancing, or getting gassy.
🦖 Nope, Not Pooping!
This book is a gem for kids who refuse to poop in the potty and it’s written by a potty training consultant.
🐯Potty Time! (Daniel Tiger)
This interactive book is a big hit with toddlers who love Daniel Tiger. With buttons to press throughout the story, it keeps kids engaged while teaching them about potty routines in a gentle, fun way. Perfect for little ones who need extra motivation to sit and try.
Simply written book that’s easy for young one’s to memorize.
This story goes through Elmo role playing the potty process with his doll, Baby David. Perfect way to show kids how to role play with their own dolls or stuffed animals.
🐘Everybody Potties - Songs to Help You Go!
This one was a personal favorite in our household! If your little one loves music, this book is for you. Buttons your child can press make familiar melodies to their favorite nursery rhymes while you sing along with funny potty-related lyrics.
A book with fun pull tabs that explain where different animals poop. This is always a kid favorite - it makes them laugh and normalizes pooping.
As a potty training consultant, I always remind parents that preparation doesn’t have to be complicated — and it doesn’t have to start with sitting on the potty. Books offer a low-pressure way to introduce the idea of using the bathroom, talk about bodies and routines, and normalize the process at your child’s pace. When paired with patience and the right support, these small steps can make a big difference.
If you’re looking for more guidance on how to gently prepare your child for potty training, check out my Gentle Potty Training Playbook that gives 20 child-led strategies to emotionally and physically preparing your child for potty training.