Potty Training Necessities for travel

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There are so many reasons parents decide to potty train; however, going on a big trip usually isn’t one of them. Let’s be real: you want to avoid long trips when starting the potty training process. We aren’t always able to put those trips on hold, so what then? Before you get overwhelmed, read on. Here are the potty training necessities for traveling with a toddler.

Change of Clothes

I think this is a general rule of thumb, no matter the age of your child. You’ll want a change of clothes that are easily accessible. Please make sure this includes a FULL change of clothes. You’ll want clothing, shoes, socks, and undies.

Wet bag

If you don’t have a set of wet bags, it’s time you invested in some. These are perfect for anything wet, like undies and clothes your little one may have had an accident in. I use this Nora’s Nursery brand set, which keeps all of the wetness and smells inside the bag. Bonus points for being able to throw the bag in the wash!

Diapers

This might seem counterintuitive; however, we bring diaper back-ups with us, especially since Poppy isn’t sleep trained yet. I know a lot of people transition to a Pull-Ups brand diaper, but we’ve found great success with the Pampers Cruisers 360. They’re easy enough for Poppy to pull up and down, and easy enough for me to pull apart at the sides if needed.

Undies

I highly suggest buying undies with designs that your kiddo likes. This makes them so much more likely to want to keep them clean. We have so many different options, but a current fav are these Cocomelon undies.

Tiny Potty

All tiny potties are not created equal. These are so subjective, and will depend on your child’s height and how comfortable they feel while sitting. While we have three different potties, Poppy’s favorite is this Baby Shark potty. We like to take this when traveling if we’ll be staying in the same location for multiple nights. It makes life much easier to have one to keep in the hotel room (especially if it’s one they like from home).

Travel Potty

A travel potty is different from a tiny potty since it generally folds down into a travel bag. These are meant to be easy for you to pop-up in any location and then empty. The one we have and love is this portable potty. The design is so easy for Poppy to use (we usually just keep it set up in the trunk during trips), and for me to clean! The added bags allow you to just bag it up, throw it out, and go.

Car Seat Protector

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your little one will have an accident. And while you might feel a bit bummed, this is a big part of potty training. On our most recent trip, we used these car seat protectors, and they gave me such peace of mind. I like that these covers have a piece that stretches up to cover the fabric piece of the seat belt. They’re also super easy to swap if your little one does have an accident while riding.

Folding Travel Potty Seat

If you’ve never used a folding travel potty seat, they are a game changer. This one, by Jool, has suction cups that secure it to the toilet, making it stable for your little one to sit on. It also comes with a travel bag and folds up small enough to fit in your purse!

Toilet Seat Covers

If a folding travel potty seat isn’t your thing, there’s also toilet seat covers! While these don’t reduce the size of the toilet seat, they do cover them. (I can’t be the only one who battles a kiddo who wants to touch the toilet seat.) These covers are disposable and come in a large size for full seat coverage.

Post It Notes

Now you may be thinking that having Post-It notes on my list is pretty odd; however, this little trick came from my years as a teacher. You would be surprised at how many self-flushing toilets you encounter on a trip, which means your little one will counter them as well. And if you’ve never held a squirming toddler on the potty, then you might not realize that the sensors on these toilets will continue to go off every time that your little one moves. This loud sound can be scary and can make your kiddo scared enough that they refuse to potty…at all. So before you put your kiddo on the potty, use a Post-It note to cover the toilet’s sensor. This will stop it from going off until you’re ready for it to flush.

Are there any supplies you bring on your trips with a potty training toddler? Let us know in the comments!