Last updated on August 23rd, 2025 at 06:02 pm
When your twinnies start taking on toddlerhood, you may be wondering how best to approach potty training for twins. So we’ve rounded up some helpful tips for you from other twin parents who’ve been there!
Whether you’re a brand new twin parent or your twins are reaching potty training age already, you’ve probably had your fair share of worries when thinking about getting TWO little ones to successfully use the potty.
Keep reading for honest tips from real twin parents. Plus, at the end get a first-hand look at two twin moms’ full potty training stories and extra tips for what to prioritize before you officially start potty training YOUR twins.
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We asked our amazing community:
How did you get yourself and your twins ready for potty training before officially starting?
Here’s what twin parents had to say:
“I waited until they were ready, makes it so much easier!”
“We just did a long weekend without diapers and had two potty seats in the living room for lots of sitting on the seats. They were 3. We then did pull-ups on-the go-and only for bed for a while. I also drove with a potty seat 😂 I wasn’t wrangling them in any bathrooms.”
“We followed the book/method “Oh Crap” and it worked like a charm in 3 days when they were just over 2.”
“We did the three day method, and with one twin, the girl was successful after the three days and the other one was a full nine months later before he decided he was totally ready to do it . Once he decided it though he was out of diapers, completely even overnight and my daughter a year later is still in diapers overnight, she just sleep deeper.”
“I had my daughter go with me before officially potty training her. She was about 3 years old. When she was ready, we did a weekend with no diapers. Had a few accidents but she got the hang of it over that weekend. Her twin brother on the other hand was habitually trained more recently. It was clockwork. He is special needs. They’re both almost 7 next month.”
“A token chart which they LOVED. Every 5 pees and every poop on the toilet they got a sticker, etc.”
“At least 3 days off work and nothing on the schedule.”
“Read the ‘Oh Crap Potty Training’ book and made a concrete plan to tag team Got multiple small potties on Facebook marketplace.”
“Give yourself a long weekend. 2 potties in the room you’re in most. Lots of wine and humor!”
“Prep, prep, prep! Lots of reading and talking about starting.”
“Roll up all the rugs and gather all the extra rag towels lol.”
“Read books, went around the house and packed away all diapers together to donate.”
“Used m & m’s as an incentive for a few weeks. Encouraged them to cheer each other on.”
“Followed Big Little Feelings’ method and their advance prep tips.”
How one twin mom potty trained her twins at separate times:
My boys are 3 this July. I have had a potty in the play room since they were around 18 months, and then when they turned 2, I bought the steps and seat for the main toilet.
One started showing an interest in using it and I decided in December we would try and potty train. I did plan to do them at the same time as I was off work but one was poorly. With twin one, I had a conversation about what we were doing and put undies on him. He wet himself maybe twice in the morning and each time was a bit upset and came to tell me. After that he was more aware and kept saying when he needed to go.
He was trained in the 3-day window, but there were still accidents and poo’s were a bit more of a struggle. But he got there eventually. Twin two I potty trained last week using a different method. He was better with no pants. He struggled with poop, but we’re a week in, and he’s doing amazing for both. He says his tummy hurts when he actually needs the loo.
Just remember they are individuals and might not be ready at the same time, and the methods might need adjusting to each. Also, don’t rush it. We tried twin 2 once before this time, and he just kept soiling himself and didn’t care, so we knew he wasn’t ready.
Twin potty training advice from another twin mom based on a few twin potty training mishaps
When my fraternal twins were about 15 months, I started mentally preparing myself for potty training. Like many others, I read “Oh Crap! Potty Training and felt like I had a decent understanding of where to start with potty training my twins.
We had bought a training potty when they were around 21-22 months old, and one day around that time, my son showed interest in using the potty. So I let him pee in the potty, and he did it successfully. So I made the decision to officially begin potty training him starting the next morning with the whole no underwear on method.
The first day or two he did pretty well, but then when it came to pooping in the potty, things started to go South. He pretty much refused to use the potty then and would pee himself without seeming to care at all. So long story short, we decided to pause on potty training and wait until they both actually turned two.
Once we restarted a few months later, my son did much better. He would have accidents here and there, but I would say after 2 weeks he was pretty much potty trained. With my other twin though, we encountered a big mishap. After a few days into potty training she had a really tough time getting a BM out one time. It caused some discomfort and bleeding trying to push it out.
From there, she started withholding her poop and we ended up having to take her to the ER since she had gone about 4 or 5 days without going and our at-home remedies weren’t working. After that scenario, we let her use diapers for a week or two while she recuperated from that scary experience. Our top priority then was making sure she would simply go to the bathroom safely and not hold back going again.
Thankfully, she was pretty resilient, and after 2 or 3 weeks from that incident, she made using the potty look like a breeze!
This potty training saga taught me a few important lessons with potty training for twins though...
Here’s what I would tell myself if I go back in time and have a do-over:
- Research methods out there, but ultimately trust that you know your twins best and alter the methods for your individual toddler’s needs.
- Try not to “force” your toddler to use the potty as it could lead to them wanting to avoid using it even more (like my daughter with the pooping mishap).
- Normalize using the potty well before you begin actually having them use the potty (like talking about it, letting them go with you, watching shows and reading books about it, etc.).
- Have fun with potty training by listening to songs and watching videos (see recommendations below) to make it all feel less high stakes for your kiddos.
- Manage your own expectations ahead of time and use mindfulness practices to stay grounded (this will help reduce any stress that may arise when things don’t fully go as planned).
Helpful resources for potty training for twins
Books about using the potty
Whether you are looking for books you can read as the potty training ringleader or books you can read with your twins, we put together a whole article on the best books for potty training your twins here: Best Potty Training Books for Kids and Parents.
Videos about using the potty
Having your twins engage with these videos created for kids and toddlers will be helpful in normalizing using the potty!
Songs about using the potty
You can make potty training more fun and help them learn the vocabulary associated with potty training with these fun tunes and jingles! Music can help ease the stress your twins may feel about using the potty as well.
- Sitting on the Potty by Super Simple Songs
- Potty Training by Gracie’s Corner
- The Potty Song by The Kiboomers
Potty training products
For guidance on what to buy before you begin potty training your twins, check out this article:
What Potty Training Products Will You Need For Twins?
Craving more guidance on potty training for twins? Check out these articles too!
- Overcoming My Twin Potty Training Anxiety
- Potty Training Twins Boot Camp Pt. 1
- 5 Tips for Potty Training Preparation
Paige Figueroa is a mom to fraternal twins. After teaching English for 9 years, she now works from home as a content marketing strategist and entrepreneur so she can spend more time with her children. She loves helping other moms and women enjoy more freedom in their lives by monetizing their passions. You can follow her on IG and TikTok @mombossfreedom.
