The Potty Caddy is, in reality, a box that contains a variety of somewhat humorous tidbits and tips for both children and their parents. It includes a small hardcover book, The Potty Caddy Book by Rachel Gordon and illustrated by Sarah Bergmann, that's a how-to for young kids. It also includes a reward chart, two sheets of stickers (one of flowers, the other of "poop police"), a brief parents' guide written by William Spivak, M.D. and my favorite, a roll of toilet paper. To give you an idea of the 'flavor' of the humor involved, one of the stickers reads "Hooray for Poop!" and several special "pee targets" are included to turn the male toileting process into a game. In addition, four pint-sized magazines like "Vanity Fairy" and "Rolling Stroller" provide your child with their very own "bathroom reading". All of these things come in a cute kid-sized carry-all.
The Potty Caddy Book really does a pretty standard job of explaining the how-to part of using the toilet. It is basically factual and gets the point across in simple terms that kids can understand. The toddler magazines are adorable and little kids will feel like they're reading magazines just like a grown up. There are questions inside each of them that are great for passing the time while you try to get kids to stay put on the toilet, something that is not always easy.
While geared toward young children and it aims for humor, perhaps since I am not a boy's mom or just because I am a party pooper (yes, pun was intended), I found a lot of the humor misplaced. Toilet training, already a bit scary for many, I am not sure is helped by talking about the poop police who come out and give tickets to adults for singing the " Potty Song" poorly or sewer hippos who come out when the toilet gets clogged with too much toilet paper.
The toilet targets are a fun concept, even if they hold less enchantment for girls than boys. The doctor's pamphlet is practical advice for parents new to potty training their kids. If you're potty training a second or third kid like me, you'll probably find that the suggestions are nothing new but a good refresher.
The Potty Caddy is most definitely well-intentioned but it gets a little over the top with the poop police, the pink elephants, the aliens who might want to borrow the potty (you're not supposed to let them because their poop is super stinky), and the poop boats which I will just leave to your imagination:). The author includes two short songs and then tells the kid to ask mom or dad to come up with the tune - Think Jingle Bells a la Elmo.
One thing I have learned about potty training my own two older girls is that no matter what I think, do or plan, they will potty train when they are good and ready. The Potty Caddy certainly has everything you need to get started and would be a really fun gift for a first time parent on the verge of this sometimes trying adventure.
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The Potty Caddy Book really does a pretty standard job of explaining the how-to part of using the toilet. It is basically factual and gets the point across in simple terms that kids can understand. The toddler magazines are adorable and little kids will feel like they're reading magazines just like a grown up. There are questions inside each of them that are great for passing the time while you try to get kids to stay put on the toilet, something that is not always easy.
While geared toward young children and it aims for humor, perhaps since I am not a boy's mom or just because I am a party pooper (yes, pun was intended), I found a lot of the humor misplaced. Toilet training, already a bit scary for many, I am not sure is helped by talking about the poop police who come out and give tickets to adults for singing the " Potty Song" poorly or sewer hippos who come out when the toilet gets clogged with too much toilet paper.
The toilet targets are a fun concept, even if they hold less enchantment for girls than boys. The doctor's pamphlet is practical advice for parents new to potty training their kids. If you're potty training a second or third kid like me, you'll probably find that the suggestions are nothing new but a good refresher.
The Potty Caddy is most definitely well-intentioned but it gets a little over the top with the poop police, the pink elephants, the aliens who might want to borrow the potty (you're not supposed to let them because their poop is super stinky), and the poop boats which I will just leave to your imagination:). The author includes two short songs and then tells the kid to ask mom or dad to come up with the tune - Think Jingle Bells a la Elmo.
One thing I have learned about potty training my own two older girls is that no matter what I think, do or plan, they will potty train when they are good and ready. The Potty Caddy certainly has everything you need to get started and would be a really fun gift for a first time parent on the verge of this sometimes trying adventure.
ENTER TO A POTTY CADDY
I am giving one winner their very own Potty Caddy!
Thank you for your interest in participating. This Giveaway is now closed and entries are no longer being accepted. Be sure to subscribe to keep up with all of the great things coming up in 2009 including a Grand Party in February!!
Look at The Potty Caddy and leave me a comment about what you think you would like about it and who it would be for.
That’s it!
Want to earn extra entries?
*Subscribe or be subscribed to my updates - 1 EXTRA
*Carry my button on your sidebar - 5 EXTRA
*Blog about this giveaway and link back here (links must be active/clickable) - 5 EXTRA
*Leave other Potty Training suggestions - UNLIMITED EXTRA (for each different HONEST TO GOODNESS suggestion you leave)
Note: please leave a separate comment for EACH additional entry.
Giveaway ends on Sunday, December 28th at 5pm CST and is open to the USA. One winner will be chosen at random from all eligible entries.
Many thanks toParent Reviewersfor this fun review opportunity.
Potty+Caddy