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How To Master Potty Training On-The-Go includes the tips we used to help potty train. This post is sponsored by Pull-Ups® Training Pants. All opinions are my own.
As we travel more and more often, one of the questions we are asked the most is, “How did you potty train on-the-go?”
It’s a really good question because it does appear to be a difficult thing to do, but it doesn’t have to be. We used some of the same principles that we’ve used with other parts or our parenting life – we let each of our children lead the way as they were comfortable. We also worked to create a partnership with them….just as we did when they tried new foods or started school. “We are all in this together” and “we will help them each step of the way” was our mantra. We were also really careful to listen to signs from them as to when they were ready for potty training. It happened at different times with each of them, but they were all potty trained well before their second birthdays.
When we were traveling, there were three things that helped keep our kids on track.
- We consistently used Pull-Ups® Training Pants. It didn’t matter if they were on a plane or on a long car drive, we never went back to diapers. We switched to Pull-Ups on day one of potty training. This gave the girls a feeling of security as well as a new tool for their potty training journey. Since Pull-Ups slide on like underwear, the girls understood from the beginning that the goal was to keep them dry, and I knew they were there for any potential accidents. We stressed over and over again that accidents can and will happen and that it was okay.
- We planned ahead. We made potty breaks a regular habit no matter where we were. Right before boarding a plane we stopped in the restroom. Every hour or so on the plane, we did the same. Once the girls knew what to expect, they got in a habit of adding bathroom breaks to their lives. It is a big change from just using a diaper to building up a new normal, and thinking about using a bathroom regularly.
- We made a plan outside of travel time and stuck with it wherever we were. I wouldn’t recommend starting to potty train on a vacation. Instead, start when you have a more normal at home schedule for at least two weeks. After that it’s pretty easy to work potty training in on the go.
Pull-Ups have been our go-to tool for potty training success and I LOVE the new partnership they have to help us all potty train better and easier.
It thrills me to see that the new Pull-Ups® Potty Partnership program is based on true partnership between parent and child. Each of my girls have such distinct personalities too, and this program celebrates that. It helps parents create a plan for their child based on their individual personality and they even have a quiz that you take to identify your child’s personality traits to create the best plan for them. Pull-Ups.com has tips and advice from a child development expert too to help you along your journey. The partnership follows the same principles that we’ve used all these years – potty training is a fun milestone and a great time to build family partnerships. It’s nothing but positive and fun. Plus, the tips that they offer are pretty brilliant.
What is your biggest potty training challenge?
This will be such a big help to mommies out there. Potty training can be so difficult, especially when you’re still in the training phase and you have to take the kids out and about.
It has been many years since we have potty trained. I always brought a potty in the van just in case for the kids
Planning ahead is super smart. Being prepared is the best way for you and your child to succeed.
Great tips! Our 2.5 year old is slowly getting the grasp of potty learning. We are taking it slowly, but these are some great tips to help us on the go!
The pull on style diapers help so much. The transition is that much easier with them.
Potty training on the go can be difficult. When you change routine, it can make it difficult for the kids when they’re still learning.
Potty training when traveling was always our biggest challenge. Pull-ups were a life saver for us.
Pull-ups are so great. They really do help with potty training, which can be a challenge, especially when you are traveling.
My sister swears by this brand and she used it while she was potty training her daughter. she’s using it again as she is potty training her son.
We used Pull Ups with both f our kids. They are Very HeLpful during potty training.
I have to admit, I don’t miss those days with my twins. Pull ups were my best friend on the go.
Wow all of yours were trained before two!! I thought I was doing good with my son at just before 3! LOL I am totally impressed! Way to go mom! We used pull ups too!
Great tips! I never had to potty train while on the go while traveling a lot with kids.
What great tips for potty-training. A schedule that includes timely breaks is so important. I remember my dad telling us we would have to hold it on a 5-hour ride. My mom set him straight really quick, and he remembered the lesson on planning quite well.
These are great tips! In the next year or so I will need to utilize these. Potty training really freaks me out so I am totally pinning this!
It seems like potty training on the go would be super difficult. This is good advice though. Those Pull-ups would help a ton.
We are just about to start potty training Liam and I am looking into something like Pull Ups! I love how they work and make it convenient for on the go potty training!
We loved PullUps and used them for a number of years. My biggest tip is to be patient – if it can happen it will happen when the child is ready.
My children are all grown up now and I would say I was lucky because I did not have a hard time with potty training them. Now, it is my daughter’s turn. Soon she will be teaching her child to use the potty. I will suggest she stocks up on Huggies pull ups too.
These are great tips, it was long ago I had to do deal with potty training. Looks like you have it covered!
Pull-Ups were my savior when I was on the go with my first born during potty training stage! I never traveled far, but those helped for the local travel!
We are long past the potty training days, but I remember them as if they ended yesterday. Whether training at home or on the go, I definitely feel consistency is key.
Pull-ups are great for potty training. I am SO thankful to be past that stage with both boys now! 🙂
Potty training is always an adventure! So different for every child. Thank goodness for products like this. I really appreciated pull up diaper/underwear when going through it.
I use to use Pull Ups for both of my girls when they were potty training too. I thought they were great because they made the kids feel like they had real undies on. They were always great for on the go too. Every time we went out somewhere we would use them.
These are some really useful tips! I’m sure all the future mommies out there are great full we have Pull Ups!
Now that our girls are sixteen and almost thirty, potty training feels like a life time ago. Sure seems like there are some great product out to help parents these day.
I have one to go with potty training and I know pull ups will be used! They are lifesavers.
We all have a different experience when it comes to potty training, for some it’s a challenge and for others it’s easy as pie. It’s so awesome that you were able to get through it while always on the go! I’m sure a lot of moms will appreciate these tips!
My friend is potty training two of her kids right now. Pull Ups have saved the day a few times now. It can be hard for kids to hold it while you find a washroom. These are great tips. I will have to share this.
we use and love these too! -but ours come in boy colors 🙂
Pull-ups are truly convenient! My boy also used it whenever we’d go on a road trip when he was a toddler.
Potty training can be tough and this is a great help for moms out there. I used pull ups when I was potty training my kids.
Potty training can be difficult, especially when you are traveling. These are very helpful tips.
Those are super cute designs! I used Pull-ups for my littles also, and they were so great in our road to potty training. And a road it was.
I don’t have kids so I’ve never had to potty train but you can’t go wrong with Doc McStuffins pull-ups!!
Great tips! I know how difficult it can be to train the little ones to potty! Being organized is key and also making it fun for the kids can make it encouraging for them to do it!
These are great tips. Potty training regression has been our biggest struggle. That always seem str be be what slides when anything stressful or different happens in our family. But we just stay consistent and that helps.
I love the design, I wonder how do the other design look like- the ones for boys. Pull ups are very helpful in potty training.
I love this pull ups, very cute. It is hard to potty train while on the go, glad to hear the tips from you.
It is hard to travel with little kids, especially if they need to poo. Good thing I read your blog and I will find those cute pull ups!
I’m all for more options when it comes to training kids for any routines involving these. I don’t have children yet but I’ve always read that potty training is a huge task.
I know i always put off potty training until we were done traveling. It’s not easy. Seems like you had lots of great help and a wonderful product to get you through.
The pull-up training pants are a wonderful idea.
I also like the colorful design.
These are amazing tips for potty training on the go. I was lucky my kids potty trained at daycare and preschools wiht out much intervention from me, we did use pullups alot of my son for his night time sleeping.
I wish they would have invented pull-ups before I potty trained my children. We have several times that we had to travel or be away from home for a few days. It made potty training really a challenge, not just for the children, but for me as well. Keeping up with all the training panties without washer and dryer can get quite interesting. Thanks for sharing.
Great tips! I’m gonna have to do all of this times 2 in a couple of years!
Potty training is seriously not something I’m looking forward to when I decide to have kids. I’ve watched os many friends go through it, and it’s gonna suck. lol
these are seriously some really great tips for being on the go so much. I’ll have to remember this when I start having kids lol
I love letting your child lead and your mantras on potty training! Not an easy task!