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The 5 best potty-training underwear options you and your toddler will love

If you're potty training your toddler you'll love these 5 underwear options

All parents know that potty training a toddler is — to put it mildly — a process. It will involve mini-toilets, flushing tutorials, wiping lessons, potty training underwear, and all the M&Ms. It may entail begging, bribing, cajoling, and crying. Suffice to say, it won’t be easy for you or your little one. But, after a few weeks (okay, months), of trial, effort, fails, and wins, your sweetheart will finally, finally be free of those expensive and inconvenient diapers in favor of toddler training underwear. Hallelujah and all that, but don’t reallocate your generous nappy budget just yet.

During the transition time between diapers and big-kid undies, your growing tyke will likely need potty training underwear. There are various types to choose from, including disposable, reusable, pull-on, and more. The differences are small, but having the right pair handy can help make a big difference during this major transition.

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Whether you are looking at disposable pull-ups or reusable training pants, the process is pretty much the same — develop a sensitivity to being wet and learn to control a natural impulse to release. We are confident that with the amazing collection of the best potty-training underwear, your journey will be much easier. Here are some browsing considerations and a few tips.

Pampers Easy Ups

Whether your little love likes PJ Masks, Trolls, or another cutie cartoon character, these pull-up-and-slide-down disposable toddler training underwear feature a 360-degree stretchy waistband that fits snugly but comfortably, and it moves with your child to give them flexibility and extra absorption. Your wee one can, of course, practice pulling them up and down when nature calls, but the easy-tear sides make it a breeze to get them off fast (and mess-free) in a pinch if soiled.

Why we like it:

  • Fits like underwear
  • Leakproof barriers
  • Absorption keeps wetness from the skin

Huggies Pull-Ups Girls’ Potty Training Pants

The graphic on these Pull-Ups fades when they become wet to help provide potty inspiration to brand-new toilet trainees. Offering full protection, comfortable coverage, and flexible, adjustable sides (that are also re-fastenable), this potty training underwear easily slides up or down to promote independence. You can also take your potty-training experience online. The unique graphics pair with an interactive digital extension, in case your kiddo needs additional motivation or pee-pee-time storytelling.

Why we like it:

  • Underwear-like fit
  • Absorbency and leak protection
  • Voice assistant makes potty training a fun experience

Goodnites Nighttime Bedwetting Underwear

Even the most eager and independent potty-training toddler may have trouble holding it in all night. This is a major milestone, and it is okay if this part of the transition takes a little longer. To this end, you may decide to keep your kiddo in p.m.-style disposable toddler training underwear even after they have given up daytime trainers and graduated to regular cotton underwear. These Goodnights offer five layers of protection and odor absorption, so they are made for a larger volume of liquid and a bigger kid.

Why we like it:

  • Prevents leaks with double-leg barriers
  • Super stretchy waistband
  • Fits like underwear for all body shapes

The Honest Company Toddler Training Pants

Made with eco-friendly materials, these plant-derived toddler training underwear are safe, soft, stretchy, and effective at preventing leaks with a plush inner layer and a circular waistband that provides cozy comfort and easy movement. What’s more, they are dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic, so they are great for little ones with sensitive skin. Plus, the print options are absolutely adorable!

Why we like it:

  • Superior leak protection
  • Fits like underwear
  • All layers are super soft and comfortable

MooMoo Baby Cotton Training Pants

Are you done with diapers and don’t want to continue making more garbage? Consider reusable training underwear instead. The outer layers are made with super-soft organic cotton, while the inner layers are composed of cotton, muslin, and TPU blend to ensure absorption of small leaks and minor accidents. These can also be used as a transition between disposable training pants and regular, thin underwear.

Why we like it:

  • 100% cotton design
  • Washable for reuse
  • Six-layer leakproof structure

Transitioning from diapers to training underpants is a big and exciting event for you and your toddler. Your baby is growing up and gaining independence, and they are going to be so excited to graduate to their big-kid undies. Take the frustration out of potty training with a lot of love and a good stack of these amazing and reusable options. Not only are you helping your child grow and learn continence and self-control, but you are also doing your part in avoiding single-use products that end up in landfills.

With these toddlers’ training underwear options, you can feel confident that your little one won’t have embarrassing leaks and accidents, as they learn to use the potty on their own. Good luck!

Lauren Barth
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Lauren Barth is a freelance writer and digital editor with over a decade of experience creating lifestyle, parenting, travel…
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