FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions...

What is Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool about?

Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool is a story about Rosie and Buzzy who are both starting their first days as preschoolers. The thought of school sounds fun, but how will they ever keep their pants dry?! Preschoolers can't have accidents at school. Both children are excited about making new friends and the fun they'll have but there's one BIG problem...neither of them have ever pooped in the potty. Rosie and Buzzy are a little uncertain and overwhelmed about the idea UNTIL...Princess de Poo shows up and the magic begins!

How did Princess de Poo get started?

The concept of Princess de Poo was born back in 2017 when Shannon Ryan-Riggs, the author of Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool, was potty training her third and youngest child who simply wouldn't go poop in the potty. Shannon knew there must be a better way so she conjured up the idea of Princess de Poo. She thought that her daughter might respond to interacting with a fairy princess, and it might just incentivize her to go #2 in the potty. After a few days of secretly decorating the bathroom, leaving notes from Princess de Poo, and providing treats as a result of no accidents, her little girl was keeping her pants dry at home and at school. No more diapers! Shannon was on to something and decided to share the concept with others looking to add a fun positive spin to potty training.

How should the Princess de Poo Parent Pack be used?

The Princess de Poo Parent Pack has been designed to help parents with their potty training efforts at home and at school. First, read Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool to your child. Next, have your child say, "4-3-2 Princess de Poo, I need you." From there you can place the 4-3-2 light in the bathroom as a reminder that Princess de Poo will always be near to help. Next secretly use the notecards (pre-printed and custom) within the pack to communicate messages from Princess de Poo to your child to get them engaged in the potty training process. You can customize these as you go to best suit your child's needs. Use the decorations to make the bathroom festive and celebrate when your child begins to make progress. Once they keep their pants dry, make it a BIG surprise celebration in the bathroom using decorations, treats, and toys. Once they have consistently kept their pants dry (5+ days) leave a RULER of the THRONE cape and crown in the bathroom with a congratulations note from Princess de Poo. Just like that, bingo, goodbye to diapers!

What's inside the Princess de Poo Parent Pack?

Who is Princess de Poo?

Princess de Poo is a fictious character who was designed to help create excitement and positive energy around potty training for a preschool-aged child. She has been known to be magic. When children say, "4-3-2 Princess de Poo, I need you," she can help them to be brave and go in the potty. She will bring goodies, treats, and toys to children who go poop and pee in the toilet. She decorates bathrooms, leaves notes, and can turn a child into a RULER of the THRONE (like a prince or princess of the potty) once the child consistently goes pee and poop in the toilet. A RULER of the THRONE gets a red cape, a crown, and a special note from Princess de Poo along with a bathroom celebration with gifts and goodies.

Is the Princess de Poo Process guaranteed to potty train my child?

Princess de Poo's success rate is much greater when the parent is actively involved in creating a consistently magical experience for the child and rewarding for positive progress throughout the process. While the process and Parent Pack have worked successfully for many children, there is no guarantee that the process will 100% potty train your child.

When should I start potty training my child?

Timing is key and each child's development is different. We'd suggest you wait until your child shows signs of readiness. Some things to look for include staying dry for longer periods of time, expressing discomfort with dirty diapers, and showing interest in the toilet.
Most children are ready to start potty training between the ages of 1.5 to 3 years old.

What are some important practices while using Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool + Parent Pack for potty training?

Create a routine.
Use praise and rewards for each positive behavior (sitting on the potty, etc,)
Lead by example.
Read Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool multiple times to your child so they begin to understand that they'll be rewarded for going poop/pee in the toilet and that Princess de Poo will magically come to their bathroom if they ask her to ("4-3-2 Princess de Poo, I need you.")
Provide the child with reading material while on the potty so they can relax and have a greater likelihood of success. Why not Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool?!
It can be helpful to have a special small stool to help the child get on and off the toilet and rest their legs while going to the bathroom.
Talk about Princess de Poo frequently much like you would about other exciting and magical characters (i.e. Santa, The Easter Bunny, Elf on the Shelf, etc.)
Use the Parent Pack decorations, notecards, and goodies in your child's bathroom to create excitement and provide rewards for each positive step toward potty training. You may augment with any special treats or toys that you know would be particularly exciting for your little one.
Ditch the diapers gradually.
Avoid punishments for accidents.
Be consistent.
Coordinate with preschool teachers or caretakers so they are aware of the process and can reinforce/ reward as well if you need to leave your child during the day or otherwise,
Celebrate progress.