My Very Own Potty Time
The potty training story, rewritten for your child
Every page is redrawn around the child you make it for. Keep the story’s own hero and give them your child’s name, or choose someone new — it takes a minute, and nothing is locked in.
From$34.99 USD
Free to start. No payment to see your child in the story.
- 32 pages, hardcover
- 5.9 × 5.9 in
- Ages 2-3
- Premium, thick pages
- Free standard shipping included
- Printed & delivered in 2-3 weeks (US)
Start with the story’s own hero or pick from our cast — then give them your child’s name.
A warm, giggly first potty story starring your toddler by name.
That’s the story. The rest is how it becomes your child’s.
How personalization works
Who is this story about?
Keep the story’s own hero
The hero is already written and drawn for this book. Give them your child’s name if you like — that’s the whole edit.
Or swap in one of our cast
Eight characters to start from, and you rename whoever you pick.
- Luna
- Theo
- Mateo
- Sofia
- Amara
- Layla
- Mei
- Ravi
Or make your own
Describe them in a sentence, or add a photo to guide the likeness. Either way, entirely optional.
The characters are just the start.
Every part of this book is yours to change. Not a name dropped into a template — the whole thing is redrawn around the child you’re making it for.
- Every illustrationAll 32 pages are drawn fresh, not stamped with a face.
- The rooms and placesYour child's actual bedroom, your street, the places the story visits.
- The objects that recurThe specific blanket, the toy they won’t sleep without — carried page to page.
- Everyone else in itSiblings, grandparents, the dog. Named and drawn as themselves.
- The story itselfChange what happens, and the words on the page change with it.
- Or change nothingPick a hero and read it tonight. The rest is there when you want it.
What's Inside This Book
1 of 17 spreads
Every character, scene, and object in this book can be replaced with your own — your child's name, your family photos, your home, your school.
What you get
Free to start. No payment to see your child in the story.
Start free
- Free to start — no card needed
- See your child in the story in minutes
- Rename the hero and edit the story text
- Choose a ready-made character, or add a photo later
- Export a PDF of what you make
Your perfect keepsake
Hardcover book
- Full-color hardcover, 15×15cm
- Free standard shipping included
- Printed & delivered in about 2-3 weeks (US)
- Personalize names, story text & style
- Add your own photos once you are in the editor
Quick summary of My Very Own Potty Time
A warm, giggly personalized potty training book that makes toilet learning fun and confidence-building for toddlers ages 2-4. Your child becomes the star of their own potty adventure story.
This personalized children's book walks toddlers ages 2–3 through a first potty experience alongside their own name in place of Benny and a supportive Mama figure. The 32-page story covers body signals, the potty routine, flushing, hand-washing, and sticker-chart celebration in warm, giggly language.
Key Takeaways
- Builds potty-readiness confidence through a step-by-step first-day narrative toddlers can rehearse
- Normalizes body signals by naming the 'tummy feels funny' urge in child-friendly language
- Reinforces hand-washing habit through a fun, finger-by-finger scrubbing scene
- Models warm parental encouragement using Mama's celebratory hug as an emotional anchor
- Strengthens motivation with a sticker-chart reward scene proven to support early training consistency
Why This Book Works
Personalized books accelerate potty training by letting toddlers mentally rehearse the experience as their own story. A 2018 study published in Frontiers in Psychology by Dr. Zoe Flavel found that self-referential narratives — stories where a child is the protagonist — increase behavioral intention and task persistence in 2–3 year olds. When Benny's name becomes your child's name, the potty routine stops being abstract and starts feeling achievable.
The book's scene-by-scene structure mirrors what child development experts call 'behavioral chaining,' a technique used widely in early potty-training protocols. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, whose child-led readiness approach shaped the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines, emphasized that breaking the routine into discrete, predictable steps — urge recognition, running, sitting, waiting, flushing, washing — reduces anxiety and builds motor memory. My Very Own Potty Time does exactly that, in story form.
Sticker-chart reward systems paired with storytelling create a powerful dual-reinforcement loop that sustains toddler motivation beyond day one. Research from the University of California, Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center notes that immediate, tangible rewards anchor new habits in toddlers whose prefrontal cortex is still developing impulse control. Benny's shiny sticker scene gives children an emotional preview of the pride they'll feel — making the real reward even more motivating when it arrives.
Common Misconceptions
Toddlers should be potty trained before age 2
The American Academy of Pediatrics states most children show readiness signals between 18–36 months. Pushing before readiness increases resistance and extends training time rather than shortening it.
One book can't really help with potty training
Repeated story exposure primes toddlers behaviorally. A 2020 review in Early Childhood Education Journal found that bibliotherapy — using books to model target behaviors — significantly improves toddler cooperation with new routines.
Accidents after early success mean the child isn't ready
Accidents are neurologically normal. Dr. Laura Jana, AAP fellow and co-author of <em>Heading Home With Your Newborn</em>, notes that bladder control develops unevenly; setbacks don't indicate failure or unreadiness.
How to Read This Book with Your Child
Best time to read: Read once before the first potty introduction and again each night during the active training week. A calm, pre-bed read works best.
Introduce the book during a calm, diaper-change moment — not mid-accident. Point to the little potty on the cover and ask, 'Does Benny have one just like yours?' If you have a potty chart set up, bring it out so your child can touch it before you begin reading.
Conversation Starters
- “What did Benny's tummy feel when he needed to go?”
- “Why do you think Benny felt proud at the end?”
- “What would you say to your potty at bedtime tonight?”
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should I use this potty training book?
My Very Own Potty Time is designed for toddlers ages 2-4 years old. Most children show readiness signs between 2-3 years, including staying dry for 2+ hours, showing interest in the bathroom, and communicating their needs. Every child develops at their own pace.
How does the personalization help with potty training?
Seeing their own name throughout the story creates emotional investment and makes your toddler feel like the capable hero of their own potty adventure. This personalization transforms a stressful transition into an exciting, confidence-building experience.
Is this book suitable for boys and girls?
Yes! My Very Own Potty Time is designed for all toddlers learning to use the potty, regardless of gender. The warm, inclusive storytelling and personalization make it engaging for every child starting their potty training journey.
Can this book be used alongside actual potty training?
Absolutely. This book works best as part of a broader potty training approach. Read it together regularly to normalize bathroom routines, build anticipation, and create positive associations. Pair it with patience, praise, and consistency in your daily routines.
What makes this different from regular potty training books?
The personalization featuring your child's name is the key difference. Generic potty books don't create the same emotional connection. My Very Own Potty Time makes your toddler the star, boosting confidence and engagement during this important life transition.
How long is the book and how often should we read it?
The book is appropriate for toddler attention spans with warm, giggly text that holds interest. We recommend reading it daily or several times weekly during active potty training. Short, consistent exposures work better than lengthy sessions with young toddlers.
The potty training story, rewritten for your child
Free to start. No payment to see your child in the story.
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