Best Potty Training Books of 2023

We’ve included this title for its bilingual quality. There are benefits to introducing new languages to babies and toddlers, so why not incorporate that into potty training?

This title includes both English and Spanish sentences on each page, so you can choose which one you’d like to read with them at the time.

It reminds your child that they’re becoming a big kid. It then hints at the fact that, since they’re growing up, they’ll need to learn to use the potty.

It goes through the routine and includes a short guide for parents at the end of the story to help you help your child.

For those of you with reluctant girls, this may be the best potty training book. It lightheartedly encourages girls to use the potty in a positive way by getting them excited about wearing big girl panties.

The story uses catchy rhymes and colorful illustrations to pique your girl’s interest, which should help them feel more confident using the restroom. We recommend this title for its relatable character and vibrant illustrations.

This book is one of our tried and true favorites because of its familiar characters and flaps. The book revolves around Elmo and Albie, as Elmo encourages toddlers to use the potty by telling them all about how to go.

It has over 25 flaps inside for your child to lift, and it’s made of sturdy material. Kids will love going through the steps and will feel obligated to “go.“

Potty training varies, depending on whether you have a boy or a girl. Books that cater specifically to those differences will help them better understand how to go.

If you’re looking for a gentle way to introduce the potty to your daughter, this is an ideal title. Hannah is given a potty in the story, marking her journey into potty training.

This book made our list because the main character is independent in everything else, despite still being in diapers. It makes it relatable and empowering for your little one.

This title is great because, like its companion for girls, it serves as a gentle introduction to the potty training journey. The book contains a storyline about an independent boy learning to use the potty.

You can start out reading this as a regular storytime pick. When your boy is ready, he’ll be more inclined to try training because he will already be familiar with the process.

For those of you with a super kid, this book about the potty superhero might be a great fit. This is an encouraging, straightforward book for boys to get them excited about wearing big-boy pants.

It shows your boy how to use the potty successfully. We like this story for its fun take on this milestone.

The narration of this book speaks directly to your child, which helps them learn as you read this to them. If your little girl is ready to start using the potty, Emma and her teddy bear are the perfect characters to accompany her.

We love its simple artwork and easy-to-understand story.

If your trainee is feeling a bit discouraged with their training journey, this book is worth checking out.

This story is a nice reminder that even the busiest people go potty. Whether you’re a firefighter, a zookeeper, or a little boy or girl, going potty is an essential part of daily life.

It teaches your child to prioritize going potty, even if it doesn’t seem important to them.

This story features several animals and uses rhymes to tell your child that everybody goes potty, including moms, dads, and grandmas. It also goes into age-appropriate detail about what your body may feel when you have to go potty.

The illustrations are cute, and the rhyming chant is sure to get stuck in your child’s head — and yours.

Because accidents are inevitable when it comes to potty training, it’s important to let your child know it’s OK.

That’s why we appreciate this title. It follows a little girl who is working on potty training and doesn’t want to go because she’s having too much fun playing. She accidentally pees her pants and gets upset until her mom says it’s OK.

We also enjoy this one because it has flaps to lift on each page and is easy for toddlers to understand.

Duck is comfortable with his diapers. Perhaps a little too comfortable. When his mom proclaims there will be no more diapers, Duck is nervous about the change.

He has a few accidents along the way but eventually gets the hang of going potty. If your child is somewhat anxious about losing the diapers, they’ll be able to relate.

It could help ease their mind about the training process, and they may feel more inclined to go to the toilet.

This book is an adaptation of an episode of “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” where Daniel has to remind himself to use the potty.

This book includes other hygiene habits to remember, like flushing and washing your hands.

It has a button that makes a flushing noise when pressed. In the story, Daniel asks for help flushing the potty, which your child can do with the interactive button.

For those of you looking for the whole kit and kaboodle, this may be the one for you. This is a set that comes with a potty book, a guide for parents, and a training doll that also comes with its own potty.

There are different dolls to choose from, so you can pick one that most resembles your child. It’s even been recommended by some pediatricians and has won titles for its concept.

It allows your child to learn how to go by taking on the responsibility of “teaching” their doll how to use the potty too.