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Potty Training Stories

Goodbye diapers, hello adventure

Potty training stories take the pressure out of the big transition: heroes who try, have the occasional oops, get cleaned up and try again - with sticker charts, victory dances and zero shame. Reading one before or during training gives your toddler a script to imitate.

All stories are free to read online, and a personalized version - where your own child says bye-bye to diapers - works even better. This collection is part of our habits and independence stories.

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Illustrated cover of the story “Daphnee and the Big-Kid Undies”, Potty training, Felt illustration, for ages 2 to 4Children's · Potty training

Daphnee and the Big-Kid Undies

2–4 yearsRead free story →
Illustrated cover of the story “Hugo and the Brave Little Potty”, Potty training, Felt illustration, for ages 1 to 4Children's · Potty training

Hugo and the Brave Little Potty

1–4 yearsRead free story →

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Frequently asked questions

When should we start reading potty stories?
A couple of weeks before you start training, so the idea feels familiar - and during training, when the hero having an oops too is deeply reassuring.
Do you have stories for nighttime training?
Yes - night-dry comes later than day-dry, and there are stories that treat it exactly that way: patience, waterproof sheets and suns on the calendar either way.
Can my child be the protagonist?
Yes. A personalized potty story stars your child, their name and their potty - the most persuasive version there is.

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