How to use it
Pick every 30 minutes or every hour, then change the times to match your child’s day.
Print a page for each few days and keep it near the bathroom with a pen.
At each time, mark what happened using the key at the bottom.
After a few days, look back for patterns, like the times your child usually needs to go.
Make it last: print on cardstock, laminate it or slip it into a sheet protector, and use a dry-erase marker or Velcro dots so you can use it again.
Questions parents ask
How often should we try the potty?
Many families start with a try every 30 minutes to an hour in the first days, then space tries out as their child starts to notice the signs on their own. Follow your child’s lead, and ask your child’s doctor if anything worries you.
What do the marks mean?
The key at the bottom is yours to change. It starts with a check for the potty, a circle for a dry check and a cross for an accident. Some families add their own letters for pee and poop.
Why keep a log at all?
A few days of notes can show when your child usually needs to go, so you can offer the potty at the right moments. It also shows progress on days that feel slow.
Is my child’s name saved anywhere?
No. A name you type stays in your browser so it can print on the sheet. It is never sent to us.
Is it really free?
Yes. One email unlocks this and every other tool in the library, and you can print as many as you like. Your email also brings one short story each Tuesday, and you can leave anytime.
Read it with a story
This is a simple visual support for everyday routines, not a therapy or a treatment. If your child works with a teacher or therapist, they can tell you how it fits with what they already do. Picture symbols: Mulberry Symbols, CC BY-SA 4.0.
