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Age 2-3
30 pages
Potty Training
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Potty Training
Lily Uses the Potty!
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Quick summary of Lily Uses the Potty!
Lily Uses the Potty is a personalized potty training story for girls aged 2-3 that celebrates every step of the toilet training journey. The book makes potty training feel achievable and exciting by featuring a relatable character and positive reinforcement, helping toddlers develop independence and confidence during this important developmental mi
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A personalized potty training story for girls aged 2–3 that makes every step feel achievable and exciting.
How personalization works
It's a character creator — not a fill-in-the-blank.
Most personalized book sites lock you into a fixed avatar with a dozen options. We don't. Describe your child or upload a photo, and we generate an illustrated character that's uniquely theirs — race, body, hair, age, accessories. They appear on every page.
Your reference“ Upload a photo of your child, or describe them in a few words. ”
Describe your child, or upload a photo.
A few words, or a real photo. Either way, we have what we need to start.
Generated characteryour child, in their own styleWe generate them, not a stock character.
From your photo or description, we render a one-of-a-kind illustrated character. Not a slot in a template.
In every sceneThey star on every page.
We re-illustrate every page around your character. Cover to last spread.
What You Can Customize
- Your child's name throughout the story
- Character illustrations based on your photos or description
- Family member names and roles
- Story text — edit any page
- Add or remove pages
- Choose your illustration style
What's Inside This Book
1 of 16 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.
This personalized children's book stars a little girl (your daughter's name) learning to use the potty with Mama cheering her on. Designed for girls aged 2–3, it covers every practical step — underwear, sitting, wiping, flushing, and handwashing — in a warm, encouraging story.
Key Takeaways
- Builds bathroom independence by modeling each potty step in a clear, sequential narrative
- Normalizes accidents through Lily's 'sometimes I forget — that is okay' story moment
- Reinforces handwashing habits with a fun scrub-scrub-scrub repetition kids remember
- Sparks pride and motivation using big-girl framing and a mama's warm celebratory hug
- Personalizes the learning experience so toddlers see themselves as the capable hero
Why This Book Works
Personalized books accelerate potty training readiness by making toddlers the hero of their own learning story. Research by Dr. Adriana Bus at Leiden University found that children who identified with a book's character showed significantly stronger retention of the book's behavioral messages. When your daughter sees her own name in Lily's role, the potty routine shifts from abstract instruction to personal achievement — a subtle but powerful motivational shift.
Sequential storytelling is one of the most effective tools for teaching multi-step self-care routines to toddlers aged 2–3. A 2019 review in Early Childhood Education Journal confirmed that narrative repetition helps toddlers internalize procedural steps — pull down, sit, wait, wipe, pull up, wash hands. Lily's story follows this exact sequence deliberately, giving children a mental script they can rehearse before, during, and after bathroom visits.
Emotional validation — specifically the 'it's okay to forget' message — is clinically linked to faster, less anxious potty training outcomes. Dr. T. Berry Brazelton, pediatrician and author of the child-led potty training approach, emphasized that shame-free framing reduces regression. Lily's story openly acknowledges that accidents happen and reframes them as steps toward mastery, helping caregivers model the same calm, encouraging response at home.
Common Misconceptions
Girls potty train faster and need less support than boys.
While girls statistically begin training slightly earlier, individual readiness varies enormously. A 2018 AAP report confirmed that readiness cues — not gender — are the most reliable training predictor.
Reading a potty book once is enough to motivate training.
Repetition matters. Child development experts recommend reading potty books daily during the training window, as repeated exposure reinforces the behavioral script toddlers need to internalize each step.
Accidents mean the child isn't ready to train.
Accidents are a normal part of the learning process, not a sign of failure. Dr. Brazelton's child-centered approach confirms that most toddlers need weeks of mixed success before achieving consistent bladder control.
How to Read This Book with Your Child
Best time to read: Read once in the morning during the active training window and again before the bedtime routine — repetition anchors the steps.
Say: 'This book is about a girl just like you who learns to use the potty — let's see how she does it!' Place the potty nearby so your child can sit on it during the story if she wants. Point to the character's name and remind her it's her story.
Conversation Starters
- “What did Lily do first when she felt that funny tummy feeling?”
- “How do you think Lily felt when Mama gave her that big hug?”
- “Which step do you think you're really good at already?”
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age is this book appropriate for potty training?
Lily Uses the Potty is designed for girls aged 2-3 years old, the typical window when toddlers begin showing signs of potty training readiness. Every child develops at their own pace, so use your child's readiness cues as your guide.
How does personalization help with potty training?
Personalization makes the story feel directly relevant to your child, helping her see herself as the main character on an exciting journey. This increases engagement, builds emotional connection, and makes the potty training process feel like a personal achievement.
What makes this book different from other potty training books?
This book combines personalization with celebration-focused storytelling for girls aged 2-3. It emphasizes building confidence and independence through positive reinforcement rather than pressure, making every step feel achievable and exciting.
Can this book be used if my daughter isn't ready yet?
Yes! You can read it together to normalize potty training concepts before she's fully ready. Many parents use potty training books as an introductory tool to familiarize toddlers with the process without pressure.
Does this book work for both boys and girls?
This personalized story is specifically designed for girls with female pronouns and a girl character. For boys, look for a comparable version featuring a male character and boy-specific scenarios.
What if my daughter has accidents after reading this book?
Accidents are completely normal during potty training. This book is a confidence-building tool, not a guarantee. Combined with patience, positive reinforcement, and consistency, it helps toddlers feel empowered about the learning process.
No credit card. No risk.
Free book editor
- Free AI illustration to start
- See a sample with your child in 2 mins
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Your perfect keepsake
Hardcover Book
- Full-color hardcover, 15×15cm
- Free standard shipping included
- Printed & shipped in 5-8 business days (US Standard)
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