Comments on: Potette: For Potty Training On The Go

By: Suzanne Riffel

Suzanne Riffel — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 04:57:40 +0000

Great product tip!

I am a HUGE fan of this product and recommend it to any potty-training parent. In my book, I strongly encourage going “cold-turkey” with diapers when you begin the training process, but this causes many an “emergency” when your child suddenly needs to go! The Potette is wonderful because it is small enough to fit in your purse or diaper bag. You’re NEVER away from a toilet when you’ve got one…and you’re much less likely to have a potty-training accident. In addition, the product is relatively inexpensive. You won’t go wrong with this purchase!

Suzanne Riffel, author of “The Potty Boot Camp: Basic Training for Toddlers”

By: Zoe's Mama

Zoe's Mama — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:30:46 +0000

I just used this product today at church for my daughter who is 20 months old and is doing very good potty training. Yes we went to the restroom in our own stall and used it. She was thrilled at the fact that Mommy had her own little potty in her bag because she thinks that the big potty “stinks”. I think we all have to do what works best for our little ones and not insult others. I am a germ-phobe too and I would rather have something that only she uses with her at all times until shes older and we can explore other options.

By the way it does come with its own sanitary carrying bag.

By: Julie

Julie — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:34:38 +0000

Or…..I could just put our $10 potty training potty in the back with a roll of small garbage bags and have the same thing without spending more money….hmmm…

By: Sarah S

Sarah S — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:58:27 +0000

peeing in the bushes??? Ha! Clearly you don’t have little girls…

By: Nancy

Nancy — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:59:13 +0000

I actually used this product today! We were at a park and one bathroom was closed, another was too gross for words. So I pulled the Potette out, put the bag on and put my potty training son on (unless he’s with Daddy, peeing on a tree isn’t going to happen).

By: fireflye

fireflye — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:05:22 +0000

I love the idea of this product and just ordered it! My daughter is tiny and petite and has a tough time balancing on a toilet while reaching for toilet paper. I always help her when I’m with her, but sometimes she’s not with me. She’s also a thumb sucker and the thought of her putting her hands anywhere in a public bathroom when we’re traveling always makes me ill. We have a bunch of car trips coming up this summer and this sure would be handy on the road.

I had friends in college who got tickets for urinating in public. I try not to teach my kids to do things that will be illegal when they grow up, but that’s just me.

Thanks for the review!!

By: Carol M.

Carol M. — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:50:45 +0000

Monica, I suppose it’s better than having them pee in a soda bottle, but not by much.

By: UggaMugga.com

UggaMugga.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:49:42 +0000

I like the idea of having a cover on public toilets and on shopping carts, but I’ve never purchased anything because I can’t get past the idea of then taking off the germ-ridden product and putting it in my bag or even in my car…yuck! Instead, I wipe down carts prior to putting my children in and I line the toilet seat and hold my children if need be. I wish there was an easier way, but I can’t think of one.

And Monica, unstrapping your child and having them go to the bathroom in a moving vehicle is the saddest, most terrifying thing I’ve ever heard! And I’d certainly call the police if I ever saw such a thing! Please, at least stop the car next time!!!

By: Laura

Laura — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:33:23 +0000

I think the idea of pooping into a bag is gross… are they humans or dogs? HOw is that any better than just having the child poop in their diaper and then throwing that away?

I think the seat would be good for taking to a public bathroom seeing as how children have tiny bottoms and they would probably feel more comfortable on something of that size. But I don’t think I would use it with a child outside of a bathroom.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 01:42:59 +0000

Monica, that is SO insanely dangerous to have your daughter get out of her carseat in a MOVING car because you’re too lazy to pull over. Some states will ticket you for an unrestrained toddler if a police officer sees it (or is reported by a concerned citizen!)

This item is so silly. I agree with Anna, just have the kid go in the bushes!