Making the Magic Happen

Where Should I Start?

  • First, read Princess de Poo & The Magic of Potty Training for Preschool to your child.
  • Have your child say, "4-3-2 Princess de Poo, I need you." 
  • Place the 4-3-2 light in the bathroom as a reminder that Princess de Poo will always be near to help. Let the child turn the light on.
  • 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. Customize these as you go to suit your child's circumstances.
  • Use the decorations to make the bathroom festive.
  • Celebrate when your child begins to make progress.
  • When your child keeps their pants dry and goes pee and poo in the potty, make it a BIG surprise celebration in the bathroom using decorations, treats, and toys.
  • Once they have consistently kept their pants dry (5+ days), they become a RULER of the THRONE. Leave a RULER of the THRONE cape and crown in the bathroom with a congratulations note from Princess de Poo. 
  • Create a big, special celebration to make the child feel special and proud of themselves. Use treats, balloons, decorations, candy, and/or a special present you know they would like.
  • In the days following, be sure to reward and celebrate positive behavior to reinforce potty training success.
  • Enjoy having dry pants in the house and being diaper free!

What are the best practices?

  • 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")
  • 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.
  • Get creative.
  • 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.