Potty Training Essentials Bundle in Sunshine Smiles

Yes, recent studies suggest that using reusable cloth nappies or washable training pants as part of your routine can support earlier potty learning.

Reusable nappies allow children to feel a natural degree of wetness, helping them connect the sensation of needing to go with what happens next. Disposable nappies and pull-ups contain super-absorbent, stay-dry chemicals that keep children feeling dry through their potty learning years — which often delays the learning process.

Reusable nappies and potty training pants support:

• Earlier body awareness
• Faster recognition of cues
• A smoother transition to the potty
• Reduced reliance on disposable pull-ups

Every reusable change helps.

Yes! Many families begin gently introducing the potty from a very young age — even with babies. This is sometimes known as elimination communication (EC), where parents learn to recognise their baby’s natural signals and offer the potty at times they’re likely to go.

Babies are far more aware of their bodily sensations than we often assume. With a little consistency, they can quickly start to connect the feeling of needing to wee or poo with the potty. Think of your nappy or potty training pants as a back-up layer while you learn together.

Early potty learning can be a very gradual, low-pressure routine. Simple steps like offering the potty after waking, after feeding, or during nappy-free time help build familiarity long before “traditional” potty training ages.

Our overall guidance?
Start as early as you feel comfortable. Small, consistent habits, at any age, help build body awareness and make full potty training much easier later on."

Start with simple, low-pressure routines that connect your child to the potty from early on:

• Keep a potty accessible in the rooms where you spend the most time.
• Let your toddler sit on the potty at natural times: upon waking, before/after meals, before bath time.
• Use language like “wee goes in the potty” to make the idea familiar.
• Try short, regular potty sits — even fully clothed at first.
• Switch from nappies to our potty training pants when you’re ready to begin more focused learning.
• Help your child notice the feeling of being wet and talk gently about what that means.
  
  At first, staying close to home can make the process easier, but children adapt quickly once the connection between sensation and action begins to develop.
  

Disposable nappies and pull-ups are designed to keep children feeling dry — which is great for comfort, but not for learning. When children can’t feel the moment they wee, it becomes harder for them to understand their natural cues.Our reusable potty training underwear allows your child to feel a small amount of wetness, helping them:

• Connect the “I’m about to wee” sensation with the outcome
• Understand what their body is telling them
• Learn faster and with fewer setbacks
• Become confident and independent
  

This is a crucial part of potty learning and one of the reasons children often train more quickly in reusable pants than in ultra-absorbent disposables.

Potty learning doesn’t need to wait for a long list of “readiness signs.”

Instead, think of potty training as a parent-led learning process — similar to introducing solid foods or helping your child learn to walk. Most children can begin exploring the potty from around 18–24 months, or earlier if you’d like to start gentle practice.

Look for natural cues, not milestones:

• Do they pause or look focused before doing a wee or poo?
• Do they shift their weight, hide, or go still?
• Do they wake from naps with a partially dry nappy?
• Do they show awareness of being wet or dirty?
• Are you ready to guide them?
  

Your child doesn’t need to talk about the potty, pull their own trousers up, or stay dry for hours to begin learning. With your gentle guidance and the chance to feel when they’re wet, they’ll quickly start to recognise their body’s signals."

We recommend air drying your pants either inside or outside whenever possible and away from direct heat. If necessary, our pants can be tumble-dried on a low/cold setting.

Store for up to 3 days, then wash at 40°C with your usual laundry. Air dry when possible or tumble dry on a low setting.

The underwear-like fit and pull-up style helps little ones feel grown-up and independent. These reusable potty training pants support toddler potty training by allowing children to sense small amounts of wetness - an important part of learning when they need to go.

Pop the pants on when potty training begins. Keep a few spare pairs handy while your toddler learns.

Our latest design now includes:

• A 100% cotton absorbent core for improved absorbency
• A secure stitched-in core — no cross-stitch panel required
• A better, more comfortable fit across all sizes
• Two new sizes (18–24 months and 4–5 years) to support more families on their potty training journey