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Parents of toddlers nowadays can choose from hundreds of products designed to help with potty learning.  There are potty chairs and seats, instructional potty books, and even anatomically correct potty dolls.  There are sticker charts, flushable wipes, and even alarm watches that remind your child that it’s time to try and go potty.

One of the most often used potty training aids is pull-up pants.  They are thin disposable diaper-like pants that are made like underwear so that the child can pull them off and on when it’s time to use the potty.  Some have symbols on them that fade when wet, and some are made with tear-away sides in case of accidents.  But there is some debate as to their effectiveness. Many times they end up being used as a diaper more than pants.

The problem with pull-ups and diapers is that they absorb too well.  They wick away from the child’s skin, and this is a very a good thing for babies.  But toddlers who are potty training can benefit from the motivation and discomfort that a wet diaper provides.

Cloth Diapers Can Help with Potty Learning

Moms who use cloth diapers have a bit of an advantage when it comes to potty training.  Cloth diapers allow the child to feel the wetness and discomfort caused by urination and bowel movements.  Most children learn find this quite unpleasant, and it provides a good incentive to start using the potty.

Another good thing about cloth diapers when it comes to potty training is that they’re more affordable than disposable pull-ups.  So if your toddler has a lot of accidents you will have to wash diapers more often, but that is cheaper in the long run.

Disadvantages of Cloth Diapers for Potty Learning

One problem with cloth diapers as opposed to pull-ups is that they are usually harder for the child to pull down on his own. The velcro and/or snaps can be hard for them to master. So during the learning stages, he may need more help than he would otherwise when going to the potty. There are special cloth training pants though can help with this issue.

Another disadvantage is evidenced when traveling or on the go.  If the child uses the diaper, you will have to find somewhere to store it until you get back home….like a wet bag.  If you’re not prepared, you could be in for a smelly car ride, especially if you’re on a long trip.

Cloth Diapers May Make Potty Learning Faster

Although they can be less convenient than disposables, many moms are choosing to use cloth diapers.  Those who are attempting to potty train often find that their children learn quickly.  In fact, statistics show that toddlers who wear cloth diapers are fully trained six months before those who wear disposable diapers or pull-ups. Wow!

Cloth diapers are affordable and better for the environment and landfills than disposable diapers.  They also provide an advantage to moms who are attempting to potty train their kiddos.  So even though cloth diapers are less convenient than disposables in some ways, using them may result in less time in diapers overall for your kid.

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