Toilet Training with Training Pants: A Parent’s Guide

Toilet Training with Training Pants: A Parent’s Guide

Toilet training is a big milestone, for both toddlers and parents. While every child is different, one tool can make the transition smoother, less messy, and a little more empowering: reusable training pants.

At My Little Gumnut, we know this phase can be filled with questions. So here’s a guide to help you understand how training pants work, when to introduce them, and why they can make all the difference.

🩲 What Are Training Pants?

Training pants are the perfect in-between step, not quite nappies, not quite undies. Our Reusable Training Pants are designed to look and feel like undies but include:

• A soft, absorbent core to catch small accidents
• A waterproof layer to protect clothes
• Easy pull-up style to support independence

They help toddlers feel the difference between wet and dry (a key part of the learning process) while keeping mess to a minimum.

📆 When Should You Start Using Them?

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer, but signs your child might be ready include:

• Showing interest in the toilet
• Staying dry for longer periods
• Wanting to take off their nappy
• Hiding to poop or pee

You can start with just one or two pairs for practice and build from there. Our reusable options are gentle on little bottoms and the planet and far more affordable than buying packs of disposables.

💪 Encourage Confidence, Not Pressure

Toilet training is a big learning curve. Training pants allow toddlers to feel more grown-up and involved, which boosts motivation.

Here’s how to support them:

• Let them choose their prints
• Make toilet time relaxed and fun
• Praise effort, not just outcomes
• Use training pants consistently at home and daycare

♻️ Why Reusable Training Pants?

Just like our cloth nappies, reusable training pants are:

• Better for the environment
• More cost-effective over time
• Made with soft, safe fabrics
• Easy to wash and reuse again and again

They’re a small change that supports your parenting values and teaches your child about reusability from an early age.

You’re Not Alone in This

Toilet training isn’t always linear. Some days are full of wins, and others… not so much. But with the right tools (and lots of patience), you’ll both get there.

Explore our Training Pants Collection and feel confident guiding your little one through this exciting step.