Diapers Are Not Forever (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) by Marieka Heinlen

Diapers Are Not Forever (Board Book) (Best Behavior Series) Reviews

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  Faloni ©

  That was hilarious 🤣🤣
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  Meredith

  This board book shows many different children learning how to use the potty.
  
  The text is very reassuring, positively framing this developmental milestone. It reiterates that using the potty takes practice. Hand washing is also included in the descriptions of toilet training, and the differences between boys and girls using the potty are touched upon.
  
  The illustrations feature ethnically diverse children in a variety of different bathrooms, being supported and praised by adult caregivers and siblings.
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  Laurie

  This was another book recommended by my counselor sister. Potty training books are so hard to find because everyone does it differently. Our two year old is in pull-ups, not diapers, and we haven't taught him to stand up yet, especially not by a urinal as in the book. But I suppose any potty reminders are helpful at this point.
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  Tracy

  This is the book that finally worked!! We were struggling with potty training exactly because my son was convinced he could wear diapers forever. This gave us a mantra to repeat, and we were done with diapers within a month.
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  Addison Children's Services

  Learning to use the potty takes patience and practice. This straightforward book helps pave the way for your little one. They learn how to use and why it’s time. Children will gain the courage and confidence to face this important milestone in their lives. 7/5/2018
  
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  Alicia Evans

  For: readers looking for a book that discusses the potty training steps (with some additional talking points for parents/caregivers in the back).
  
  Possible red flags: some may feel too simplistic; gendered discussions of how boys and girls go potty.
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  Mande Duoto

  Bought for my grandson.
  
  We read the book together. The simple concept was enough for him to grasp and begin the rest of the evening using the potty. Maybe it’s the book. Maybe it’s the m&m’s. Maybe it’s being at the grandparents house.😂🤣Either way the book was a huge help!
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  kim

  eh, boring.
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  Holly

  This series is awesome. This book in particular for potty storytime :)
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  Jack

  The “Potty” book is better... much more exciting.
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  S P

  Potty training the toddler, and this book is her most requested. Simple phrases that help her feel more confident!
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  Megan

  Simple, straightforward text on diapers and potties. Great to read with a two year old.
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  Russell

  One of Verdick's most effective social rules indoctrination tools. Even covers hygiene, an oft overlooked aspect of potty training.
  
  With regards to the child sitting on a yellow toilet, I'm terrified. I understand there's some perspective in play here with regards to the illustration, but it really appears like a massive giantess toddler is finally learning how to use the toilet while her parents nervously watch. If my child's diapers were the size of a queen bed, I'd also be eager for them to start using the toilet instead.
  
  Why does the dog feel pride in the young man learning how to use the toilet? What concept does the dog have of these affairs, and what's his stake in it? Is the dog tired of having to smell the reek from the Diaper Genie? Most dogs I know are intrigued by the smell, and probably wouldn't be eager for the source of these smells to "dry up", so to speak.
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  AveryNJakeO

  I wish the title line was repeated more than once in this book. Our daughter is having a tough time with the idea of giving up her diapers. I had hopes that this would supply some motivation for her to do that. Sadly, this wasn't the case. I like that the beginning emphasizes growing up and moving on to new things, but I wish the sentiment was revisited after the section about how to use the bathroom. The pictures are just blah, but the book serves its purpose...teaching young ones about potty training. Not a super star book, but not a bad one to have either.
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  Gianina

  Just because it is a book about potty doesn't mean it has to be boring. This book fulfills the purpose for which it was written which is to take kids through the process of using the potty but it does not do much else. Certainly it did not get my daughter excited to use the potty. Also the illustrations meh.
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  Rochelle Sondae

  A Multi-ethnic illustrated cast shows your toddler the basics of potty training. Other titles in this "Best Behavior" series include: "Feet are not for Kicking", "Germs are not for Sharing", "Pacifiers are not Forever", and "Teeth are not for Hurting".
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  Chris George

  This book is okay. My 27 month old is not tall enough to stand up and go yet so I'm not really enthused about that part of the book. Easy to skip, you say? Not with my boy! He knows when I try to skip and I am terrible at ad-lib! Ugh. No worries, there are plenty out there I/we enjoy. :)
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  Karen

  Another book from Free Spirit publishing. Seems good for the potty training. We are just starting to think about that.
  
  
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  Robyn

  I tried using this to introduce potty training. My two year old son was fascinated by it for about a week but lost interest in it and now completely avoids it.
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  Principle Based Learning

  (recommended by: Ashley B)
  Click here for the full article on: More Than Just Fairytales
  
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  Emily

  Great introduction book for potty training.
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  Jasmine

  Z is fighting potty training so bad and I am getting DESPERATE. Someone needs to help me with this one.
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  Wendy

  Potty books are awkward but useful.
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  Erin

  This was too young for my almost 4 year old. I wish I had seen it when we started potty training or before.