Start with moments you already remember
Offer a potty try after waking, before leaving home, after meals or drinks, before a nap and before bedtime. These familiar transitions are easier to remember than a rigid clock. Keep the invitation calm and brief.
Add a reminder between transitions
During active training, choose an interval that suits your day. For example, start with a 30-minute reminder and lengthen or shorten it based on what you observe. A timer is a prompt to offer a try, not a deadline or a measure of progress. If your child has just tried without going, a shorter retry can be useful.
Sample daytime rhythm
- Wake up: offer a potty try.
- Breakfast and drinks: offer another try after the transition.
- Playtime: use a reminder interval that works for your family.
- Before nap or leaving home: offer a try.
- Evening: pause reminders when you end the day.
Adjust the schedule without pressure
Notice when your child usually goes and how they respond to prompts. If reminders become disruptive, make them less frequent. If a transition is easy to miss, put a reminder near it. Success, Tried and Accident can all be recorded without turning the day into a score.
What about nighttime?
Daytime potty training and nighttime dryness often move at different paces. End the daytime reminder cycle before sleep and start again in the morning. Potty Timer lets you set the length of the overnight break.
Common questions
How often should I remind my child to use the potty?
There is no universal number. Start with familiar daily transitions and a manageable interval, then change it based on your child and your routine.
Does the timer automatically restart?
Yes. The regular reminder cycle continues automatically. You can also log an outcome, set a shorter retry or end the day.