Potty Training Twins

Most parents can’t wait to reach the potty training stage.  For twin parents especially not only does this mean the end of all those bum changes it means a big saving of cash.

Most people begin training when their child is about two but some children are not ready until much later.  You need to watch for the signs that your twins are ready.  They may not be ready at exactly the same time but most likely once one twin has started the other will copy.

Signs that your twins may be ready:

  • Has regular, soft, formed bowel movements
  • Recognises when she is about to go and tells you so.
  • Squats when she is about to go.
  • Can pull her pants up and down
  • Likes to watch you or your older children use the bathroom.
  • Dislikes having a dirty nappy

Potty Training Twins – What kind of Equipment to Buy

Once you have established that your twins may be ready for potty training you will need to make sure you have the right equipment.  If you haven’t already, switch from regular nappies to Pull-up Pants.

You will then need to decide on what kind of potties or toilet seat you are going to purchase.  There are many different varieties to choose from.  There are small pots, potty chairs, chairs that play music, child toilet seats, child toilet seats with step up stools built in.

Potty Training Twins can be easy and my personal view is keep it simple and comfortable and ensure that your child can stabilise himself with his feet so he can push when he’s having a bowel movement.

Once your twins are comfortable with using the potty you will want to introduce them to the toilet.  You will need to buy a training seat which fits neatly on top of your regular toilet seat.  You can go straight to the toilet missing out the potty stage if you wish but it may be a better time to introduce your child to the toilet when they are a little bigger and more able to reach the toilet in time.

There are lots of story books available about learning to use a potty. Reading them with your toddler might help explain potty training in a fun and exciting way.

Tips for Potty Training Twins

  • Purchase at least 2 Pots or Potty Chairs
  • Offer plenty of encouragement.  Clap and cheer at first as they will be just as delighted with their progress as you are.
  • Have everything to hand such as toilet wipes
  • Do not apply any pressure and do not make a fuss when accidents happen

Twins Tips Product Recommendations, just click on the pictures to find out more.

Babybjorn Potty Chair

Gro Group Bumbo Toilet Seat

Potty Training Products For Twins