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Step 1
Opt for potty training insert pads instead of separate underwear. Potty training pads, also known as underwear inserts, can be placed inside your child's underwear. Inserts allow your child to feel any accidents, and they help absorb the mess. Potty training inserts also produce less waste than pull-up training pants.
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Step 2
Choose potty training underwear with multiple layers for protection and comfort. Buy training pants that feature three layers. The first and third layers are made of either cotton or velour, which is soft against the skin. The middle layer is made of a plastic, which prevents accidents from soiling your child's clothing.
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Step 3
Select training pants made from organic cotton to help protect the environment from the harmful chemicals used to bleach and process cotton.
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Step 4
Pick training pants that fit your child snugly but comfortably. Oversized training pants may not allow your child to feel wetness when an accident occurs.
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Step 5
Select potty training underwear that features images of your child's favorite cartoon character or animal. Picking underwear that your child likes may help him use the toilet more often to avoid soiling his fun training pants.
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Step 6
Switch to more heavy duty, waterproof training pants for naps and nighttime, since kids are more likely to have accidents when they are asleep.
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Step 7
Use plastic underwear covers to prevent messes while your child is first getting used to potty training.
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Step 8
Pick potty training pants with a wide, elastic band at the waist. Kids tend to have an easier time pulling the training pants up and down when they have larger waistbands to grip.
