A Boon for Pottying
The Boon Potty Bench is a top potty pick for good reason.
First, it is secure and stable. The last thing you want is for your toddler to take a tumble and swear off potties.
Second, it is accessible and comfy. Because the potty is low to the ground with a gently curving wide seat, your child won't have any trouble sitting on the bench and staying put.
Third, the bells and whistles actually make sense and are strong enough to withstand hurricane toddler. There are storage compartments for "reading material," toilet paper, and any potty stickers or other paraphernalia you need. The waste basin pulls out for easy cleaning for adults and older pre-schoolers, but it is a lot less tempting to young toddlers than the kind that just lifts up. There's also a deflector, too, for those of you with boys
And if that isn't enough, with the lid shut (good practice for the real potty, too), it actually looks kind of stylish and even works as a step stool.
We're just in the pre-potty training stage around here, but my little one is happy to sit on the Boon Potty Bench and is very excited to start using it.
It is as if Boon actually studied the way children learn to use the potty and talked to real parents before they designed the Potty Bench...what a concept!
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WANT IT: The Boon Potty Bench is available directly from Boon ($35), from BabyCenter ($30 on sale), and Amazon ($30).
WIN IT: Boon is generously offering one of our readers a Boon Potty Bench (ARV $35). Shipping to the US only for this contest. Enter by 11:59 PM July 28 with a comment letting us know (1) Your favorite Boon Product besides the bench; (2) A Potty Training Tip or Question.
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Tags: Potty Training, Toilet Training
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7.11.08 at 10:07 am
Kristen comments:
1. I really love the boon frog pod. Makes bath clean up so much easier!
2. M & M’s are a great reward!
7.11.08 at 10:41 am
Meredith Peters comments:
I like the Pink Wave Pant set as part of the layette collection.
My best tip is to just relax. It all comes into place eventually. Don’t expect great results until age 3 !!
7.11.08 at 10:51 am
EG comments:
We’re not ready for potty-training, but I’ve had my eye on this Boon potty since I first saw it!
Our fave Boon product thus far is the Bath Goods. Excellent for chewing on, and I think they’ll grow with him (if he doesn’t chew them to death).
Potty training tip I’ve learning from watching my friends go through it: bribery! Kids will do anything for an M&M or two.
7.11.08 at 11:04 am
Louise Brouillette comments:
LOL, I love the bribery idea! I like the Pink pants….very cute
7.11.08 at 12:53 pm
Heather Turner comments:
I love the snack ball. Any kid would love this too.
7.11.08 at 1:30 pm
Pamela comments:
the animal bags are great for stuffed animals. As for potty training wait until they are ready.
7.11.08 at 2:34 pm
Miranda Kuskie comments:
Boon always has the most amazing products for children! They’re unique must-haves for all parents. I really love their oval Animal Bag in green, it’s the perfect storage for my son’s stuffed animals.
7.11.08 at 2:37 pm
Stephanie V. comments:
Love the Otto bag to hold stuffed animals and no tips. My boy just turned one and the thought of potty training terrifies me. So I guess my question is boys learn to use the potty sitting down, right?
7.11.08 at 3:04 pm
the mama hood comments:
I have the Boon Modware and Groovy my son loves it and I do too, it’s easier for his small hands to hold and control.
*My tip would be to be patient with potty training but to make it a fun part of the day too. It should be a special time for your little one. Reading books to him/her makes it a bit more relaxing for both mommy and baby.
7.11.08 at 3:09 pm
Layla comments:
I love the modern look of all the Boon products. I have used and loved the squirt, the catch bowl, and the snack ball. I’m buying a frog pod this weekend- our bathroom looks like a toy store exploded. Can’t wait to try out the potty bench.
7.11.08 at 3:11 pm
Kristinia-Loving Heart Mommy comments:
I like the catch bowl/snack ball by Boon.
I do have a potty training questin though:
My son is 16 months, he’s constantly trying to rip off his diapers (I always have to keep him clothed wether it be him wearing shorts/pants) but.. we have a baby on the way in September and we are moving in December and I wanted to wait until we move to start pottying him. Any advice on if I should or shouldn’t wait?
phillipsonlygirl at gmail dot com
7.11.08 at 3:42 pm
meg comments:
I love the benders utensils. Also, my first is not quite ready to potty train, but how do I know when to start trying?
7.11.08 at 3:43 pm
Vicky Boackle comments:
i like the otto bag.is it easier to potty train girls than boys?
7.11.08 at 3:44 pm
Bree comments:
I love the Boon Snack Ball! My question is: what do we do when we leave the house (when we’re first starting potty training)?
7.11.08 at 3:45 pm
lace comments:
The flo looks like a great addition to the bathroom. I know the girls love to sit under the running facet and this will scoot them back a bit so they can’t bump their heads.
I also love their jewelry line. The duo is cute.
tip: While in training stage, have them sit on the potty just before a bath. Won’t prevent accidents in the tub but it will help.
7.11.08 at 3:57 pm
sara l. comments:
Oh, how we SO need this right now! We are in full potty-training mode…Although it just isn’t going so well so far!LOL! I really like the Snack Ball as well…Sure would help with snack messes in the car! And I have absolutely no tips (first child, potty-training stupid!LOL) but I have lots of questions! My little man is 20 months and showing absolutely NO interest in potty-training…Is this normal in boys? And any ideas on how to spark an interest in him? Thanks so much…I’ll really appreciate reading everyone’s tips!
7.11.08 at 4:12 pm
Tuesday comments:
I love the frog pod.
I KNOW the key to my potty training my twins was the bribes. M&Ms.
7.11.08 at 4:27 pm
Amy comments:
1 - Squirt!
2 - Letting the little ones run around with no pants on, or really loose sweat pants (no underwear) works great - a day of that and they seem to KNOW what potty is… and that it’s rather gross when it’s on you or anything else. We did this in preschool where I taught (not naked, just loose pants…)
7.11.08 at 4:28 pm
sarah buki comments:
i love their otto bag for stuffed animals. the key to potty training is patience and timing
7.11.08 at 4:28 pm
Carla comments:
I have a son and dread the potty training. This is actually a cute seat!
7.11.08 at 4:32 pm
Alice Hansen comments:
I love the flo product - its so unusual. I’m expecting my first so I don’t have any potty training tips…but I’m already looking for them! Thanks!
7.11.08 at 4:40 pm
3boyzmom comments:
1) My favorite Boon product is the snack ball!
2) My best potty training tip is: Do not try to force a child to become potty trained. If they do not seem ready to try the first time, hold off for at least a week or so and then approach it again.
7.11.08 at 4:45 pm
Maja comments:
boon snack ball
my son loves talking on the phone, so i told him if he tries to go potty i will let him call his grandma and talk the longest time
it worked every time
7.11.08 at 4:47 pm
Angel comments:
-animal bags
-its helpful if you have a reward ready to give, a toy or a new cartoon
7.11.08 at 4:49 pm
Ana comments:
I like the flo product.
My tip is not to force a kid, when he/she is ready, it will happen.
7.11.08 at 4:49 pm
Gina Stratos comments:
I’ve been looking at the Frog Pod for awhile now. I love its design and usefulness. My potty training tip is to stock up on rewards and underwear and be patient.
gkstratos@ yahoo.com
7.11.08 at 4:51 pm
Ann comments:
MY favorite product is the Boon snack ball, absolutely love it! I would love to win the potty for my little girl. A tip is to stay patient and consistent. I have to admit that potty training was a lot easier and quicker with my oldest daughter than it was with my son. I can’t wait to see how it goes with my youngest daughter. Thanks for the fantastic giveaway!
7.11.08 at 4:59 pm
Sky comments:
I really like the Boon Otto Storage bag/chair. How perfect! My MIL buys the kids stuffed animals all the time, and I don’t know what to do with them, and I feel guilty getting rid of them. Here is a solution to our problem!
My potty tip, is to NOT use Pull Ups. We went straight to big boy undies…and it worked like a charm. I’m anxious to potty train Miss Pea, I’ve heard girls are easier to work with…so we will see. We will be at that stage pretty soon!
seeryusfam@msn.com
7.11.08 at 4:59 pm
aBookworm comments:
I’m trying to potty-train and like I’d mentioned before, it’s not going well. This will certainly help! The one other Boon product I have my eye on besides this one and Flo is their snack ball.
Thanks for all your great giveaways!
7.11.08 at 5:00 pm
craftylildevil comments:
I love the Boon Frog Pod. So cute!
And a tip:
Do NOT do what my mom did and promise my nephew $1 every time he goes poop in the potty. Yes, you read that right. A WHOLE DOLLAR!! (Crazy, I know.) My mom says she’s had to start keeping a stack of ones around because with the $ incentive, my nephew has turned into a pooping machine!
I think an M&M would be a much better and CHEAPER alternative prize!
7.11.08 at 5:00 pm
Aimee comments:
I love the Squirt (spoon) — all of their feeding utensils are wonderful! As for potty training, I’d say wait until your child shows an interest and once they are there, get a lot of books, toys, things to keep them entertained, and hang out together in the bathroom (being sure to offeer plenty of drinks!) — Before you know it they’ll be ready to go. Once it happens for them the first time it becomes easier and easier.
7.11.08 at 5:00 pm
craftylildevil comments:
P.S. Thanks for this fun giveaway!
7.11.08 at 5:04 pm
Rachel C comments:
I think the “flo” for the bath looks great!
It’s good to use cloth diapers, instead of pull ups or disposables, because then the child feels wet when he’s had an accident.
Thanks so much!
7.11.08 at 5:13 pm
mommy instincts comments:
1. My favorite Boon product that I would love to try (besides the potty of course), is the Groovy interlocking boel/plate set.
2. Do most people begin potty training at a certain age? Or wait until the child is interested and intrigued with the potty?
Thanks so much!
Jen
7.11.08 at 5:21 pm
Milk Mama comments:
1. I love the Flo product!
2. One question… Where in the world do I find girls’ Spongebob Panties??? My daughter is a total Spongebob fan, but they only sell boys Spongebob undies!
7.11.08 at 5:33 pm
The Chatty Housewife comments:
1.I love the frog pod.
2. Is there anywhere to buy reward stickers shaped like a toilet?!
7.11.08 at 5:40 pm
Michelle T comments:
I love the Boon Snack Ball. It’s pretty nice.
Don’t rush potty training. Wait until they are really ready.
7.11.08 at 5:42 pm
Jennifer comments:
I really like the Flair high chairs.
As for my question, well, I would love to know the least painful way to get through the potty training time!
7.11.08 at 5:43 pm
Shenna comments:
I like the animal storage bags. As for a tip, I’ve found that quitting diapers cold turkey works the best. Stick them in underwear and let them learn.
7.11.08 at 5:45 pm
Margaret Smith comments:
I love boon products
7.11.08 at 5:45 pm
Jamie comments:
I also love the frog pod. We could totally use this. My son is going to be ready for potty training very soon.
7.11.08 at 5:47 pm
Margaret Smith comments:
I love Boon products. My favorite is the Snackball. It’s really great and fun. A great tip is to bring your child into the “potty” right after eating. Sit and read a book and talk about being a big boy/girl,etc.
Would love to win this potty for my baby.
Thanks for this giveaway.
7.11.08 at 5:51 pm
wrapped in a baby sling comments:
Great concept. I swear by the naked method of potty training. My daughter had at most 6-7 accidents - that was it. I feel like I got off easy.
7.11.08 at 6:00 pm
Cheryl W comments:
1. The Flair Elite high chair
2. I would have to say patience and bribes work best!
7.11.08 at 6:12 pm
Mary @ Adventures in Mommyland comments:
My fave product is the boon frog. we have one here at home. My tip for potty training is don’t pressure the child, they will be ready for potty training in their own time. Every child is different. Positive encouragement. Great giveaway, thanks!
7.11.08 at 6:30 pm
Leeanthro comments:
We have and love the Frog Pod!
My tip: keep an extra potty in the car. You never know when your child will need to go “right now!”
7.11.08 at 6:34 pm
Sara G comments:
Love the animal storage bins and the big utensils…when is too early to start?
7.11.08 at 6:40 pm
Suzanne Ellis comments:
I love the snack ball. I think stickers are the best reward for at least sitting and TRYING to go!
7.11.08 at 6:46 pm
Mindie W comments:
I love the snack ball also. My son did really well with bribery. M & M’s go a long way in our house. Now we are ready to try potty training with our 2nd child. We could really get some use from the potty bench. Thanks for the great giveaway.
7.11.08 at 7:10 pm
Lachelle comments:
I love the frog pod and have been waiting for it to fit into my budget so I can buy it! I haven’t started potty training yet but I think making the rewards worth it is probably the key.
7.11.08 at 7:22 pm
Carrie H. comments:
I like the Boon Flo - such a good idea to protect little heads from the faucet AND use it for a hair rinser.
My question about potty training is when do you really know they are ready to try?
7.11.08 at 7:28 pm
JenO comments:
I want want want this bench! But fine, my other fave product is the frogpod, and I’ve already got that. (got three at my shower actually, ppl didn’t scan the registry sheet at checkout…
I don’t really have any tips since we aren’t trying yet. Maybe just stay relaxed about it and don’t get upset when accidents happen.
7.11.08 at 7:29 pm
Monica D comments:
I love the Frog Pod- it makes bath clean up fun! With my first daughter, I painted her fingernails and toenails while she sat on the potty. I allowed her to sit for a while and took her mind off actually going so she could go.
7.11.08 at 7:49 pm
Elizabeth Young comments:
I like the frog pod. I have my son about 85% potty-trained, and the best advice I heard was not to push them until they are ready. Sounds stupid, but if their bodies aren’t ready for holding it, then they just aren’t ready. My son will be 3 in September, so we’re doing pretty good.
7.11.08 at 8:00 pm
Kristie comments:
I would love to have one of the Animal Bags! As for a tip, we were able to potty train our little girl quickly by letting her go without a diaper and leaving the potty chair in the living room, so she could just go whenever she needed to.
7.11.08 at 8:21 pm
Dolly comments:
I have the fluid…LOVE the fluid because my son can actually drink from it, whereas other sippys don’t work for him.
we’ve been working on potty training since calvin was 4 months old. now, for the most part, he holds his BMs until we put him on a little potty. he’s starting to indicate when he needs to pee, too. i say, start ‘em early, and put ‘em on the potty. if baby goes on it, shower him with kisses and hugs. the “pssss”, “shhhhh” water-like sounds help, too. as calvin gets bigger and outgrows his little potty, the boon potty bench will help him continue to go on his own, since it’ll be a LONG time before he can reach the standard toilet.
7.11.08 at 8:46 pm
Brooke comments:
I love the curved spoons! I want those so badly. But really whats not to love about Boon? Everything they make I think I need it :). Right now I am coveting flo (the bathtub faucet cover). Its so cool!
As far as potty training, I am really nervous about it. My little one is 19 months and tells me when he has a poopy diaper, but what and when and how all escape me.
7.11.08 at 9:18 pm
misty comments:
I love the frog pod.
Never force the potty issue with anger or negativity. It will only make them afraid to use the bathroom.
7.11.08 at 9:43 pm
Jen Mc comments:
I have the catch bowl, but have yet to try it out. What does everyone do when they are potting training and on the road?
7.11.08 at 9:51 pm
Christine comments:
I love all the feeing supplies, epecially the benders.
The loose pants idea for potty training is an interesting one but I haven’t tried it.
7.11.08 at 10:45 pm
sandy comments:
frog pod
7.11.08 at 11:29 pm
Belinda A. comments:
I love the animal bags for storage, especially the oval.
Potty training tip: Implement a reward system, eg: stickers, it really does work!
7.11.08 at 11:38 pm
susan varney comments:
benders untensils make think it is their idea
7.12.08 at 5:43 am
Rachel Crisman comments:
I like the otto bag! I haven’t had my baby yet but we will be potty training my sisters baby not to long from now.
7.12.08 at 6:43 am
Patty comments:
I love the Animals Bags. What a great idea!!
7.12.08 at 8:06 am
Jodi comments:
I’m loving those flair highchairs. My kids have outgrown highchairs, but those are SO much better than the hulking plastic thing we were given.
It’s hard, but it’s terribly important to be very calm and matter-of-fact about accidents. Especially as kids get older. Any emotional reaction can only backfire.
7.12.08 at 8:11 am
Beth W comments:
I love the Frog Pod for the bath. Our toys are always getting dirty, so this would be wonderful to have.
My 2 year old is in the beginning of potty training and has been for the past 4-5 months, but we can’t seem to get him to go poopy in the potty. He has no problems tinkling in the potty, just wondering if there is something that we can do to help this along?
7.12.08 at 9:49 am
Steph comments:
1. Favorite product is the Boon Animal Bag (great idea!)
2. Any advice on how to keep my son consistent in potty training. He flip flops back and forth, sometimes not really trying at all.
7.12.08 at 11:01 am
Laura comments:
Boon has some great products! One of my favorites is the snack ball. For a potty training tip, my friend used thomas the train cars as bribery. Know what will motivate your toddler and make it a game! I think he had to use the toilet 5 times (get 5 stars) and he’d earn another train car. It worked.
7.12.08 at 11:22 am
Heidi comments:
I’ve got a one year old who thinks diapers are the end of the world, she screams and kicks and cries. When it is time to potty train I think she will catch right on. This is wonderful. My fave Boon products are the mod flatware and the little snack ball carrier, what a concept. Thank for your time!
7.12.08 at 11:25 am
Tiffany comments:
I like the Boon snack balls!
My question: How do you tackle potty learning with a non verbal child??
7.12.08 at 11:37 am
Jean comments:
I love the Squirt feeder.
My little guy is only 8 months old so I really don’t have any (tested) potty training tips. Consistency?
7.12.08 at 1:05 pm
Sarah comments:
I love the Boon Flo and the Squirt! I also love the Bath toys, and I want the animal bag! Hey, Boon is super!
I think a great potty training tip, is train when your child is good and ready. It really is up to them to want to be out of their diaper!
Thanks for a great giveaway, and the chance to win!
sharvey(AT)connections-etc(DOT)net
7.12.08 at 1:07 pm
Vickie Couturier comments:
We too like the Boon snack ball,we are in the middle of potty training but we have a little one younger who will be starting later,so this would be so nice to have,we have a potty song we sing if it goes well,a poo poo song an a pee pee song an a little dance to go with it,yeah i know its corny,but it worked,im the grandma an my daughter an son in law couldnt get him to go so ,ta Da,grandma came to the rescue an found something that worked,also there will be accidents,keep lots of underwear on hand,an dont make a big deal out of it,they wash,dont be so anxious to put them back in a diaper,an I cant stand pull ups,they are okay on occasion ,aka a wedding or something important,but let the kid be a kid an learn,they wont learn if they know they have a diaper or a pull up on,I trained my grandson without them,my daughter an her husband left for a week an said how many diapers did he use,I said none,she said,wow,how did you do that,I said,I Never put any on him,an guess what he never ask an he had only a couple of accidents,an a hour after she came home he pulled off his underwear an pooped on her foot!omg,I laughed so hard,he knew she would throw a diaper on him,tooooooooooooo funny,soooo,I told her to throw the diapers out,kids are smart,end of story,thanks
7.12.08 at 1:49 pm
megan comments:
I’ve never tried any of the Boon products but they look great. First I’d like to try the snack ball. We are also not ready for pottytraining but my friends have said to start as soon as they show any interest at all. No matter how young.
7.12.08 at 2:50 pm
Molly B. comments:
I love my boon plate and bowl combo with the 2 small dipping dishes that attach! Don’t start potty training too late, or it will be more difficult!
7.12.08 at 2:56 pm
kari F comments:
I love their sippy cups!
7.12.08 at 3:58 pm
Elisabeth comments:
I love the snack balland the frog pod. Not potty training yet, but I know my niece learned alot by pretending to go when my sister used to go to the bathroom!
7.12.08 at 4:07 pm
Elizabeth M. comments:
I like the Flo because I’m always worried about the kids bumping their heads and I’ve already bumped my own several times.
7.12.08 at 4:44 pm
Hil'Lesha comments:
I love the Modware. As for tips, I don’t have any. I need all of the tips I can get. ~lol~
7.12.08 at 5:12 pm
Hanna DeMaster comments:
I love the looks of the Frog Pod. Would be fun to have.
7.12.08 at 5:14 pm
kristen comments:
I love the Boon Flo and my big tip is waiting until they are ready and WANT it. My 2.5 yo trained in a few hours, after working with her a lot from 20-25 months with no results!
7.12.08 at 5:34 pm
Noreen comments:
the boon frog
7.12.08 at 5:57 pm
Catherine copeland comments:
Ok the greatest advancement is pullups because when I had my first they didn’t have these A tip? Well my best tip is to be encouraging of successes and less critical about mistakes. It will happen
7.12.08 at 6:45 pm
Teresa Hoyt comments:
I love the “Benders” utensils! That would be perfect for baby’s that are learning to feed themselves!
7.12.08 at 6:51 pm
amira comments:
i love the boon snack ball and my question what is too early for potty training
7.12.08 at 7:00 pm
Kate comments:
I like the Boon snack ball, and I have no tips because so far my son is VERY resistant to training. I guess that is my question, how do you get them excited about doing this when they have made it clear they DO NOT want to? Maybe the fabulous potty seat would help
7.12.08 at 9:07 pm
STacy comments:
I have the boon frog bath toy. Its really helpful and cute at the same time. We haven’t started potty training, but do you teach boys standing or sitting?
7.12.08 at 9:52 pm
Doreen comments:
Love the Boon Frog Pod! So, with potty training, do you wait until the child is ready to go on the potty or do you just get him/her ready at a certain age?
7.12.08 at 10:58 pm
Kari A. comments:
I love the Boon Snack Ball!!
My potty training tip is to not rush it. Kids will eventually want to go on the potty - they won’t be in diapers in 2nd grade, I promise!
7.12.08 at 11:20 pm
jenny m comments:
1. the flo is our favorite- anything to get my son to enjoy washing his hair
2. seriously, how do you get them to go number 2 in the potty?
7.12.08 at 11:23 pm
Jenna comments:
Very neat! I really think the Flo would be an awesome product in our house to help make washing Kelsie’s hair “fun”
As for a potty training tip, I’ve yet to have to do it but I’ve been told with little boys throwing Cherrios or Fruit Loops in the toilet catch their attention and make it a “bullseye” to aim for!
jenbrat05@yahoo.com
7.13.08 at 12:42 am
Kristie Noguera comments:
I like the trio animal bags best. They would get a lot of use around here.
My best potty training tip is to use bribery. It works. I start with something super special, like an m & m or a chocolate chip, then gradually work down to a raisin, and before long, they stop asking for a potty treat and they are trained.
7.13.08 at 12:51 am
Julie Donahue comments:
Fav product: Otto bag
Tip: Wait ‘em out. They won’t go to the prom in diapers. (That’s what someone told me with my oldest.)
7.13.08 at 2:00 am
Kirsten comments:
I love the Frog Pod.
Best advice: Don’t bow to pressure. They will let you know when they are ready.
7.13.08 at 2:12 am
Michelle Spiess comments:
I love the concept of the animal bags! I would be able to get all of my daughters stuffed animals out of storage to where she could see and play with them!
Best advice: don’t get angry when you child isn’t getting potty training down 100%.
7.13.08 at 2:30 am
Constance Swearingen comments:
The squirt is amazing. All the products are amazing.
I am ordering the squirt for my daughter (for my baby granddaughter) and only wish they had such a thing when I was feeding her. (she is the one I want to win the potty bench for)
Potty tip… hmmm been a while but I seem to remember something about a garden hose? (just kidding… be patient, don’t push, if they are not interested just take a break for a week or so and try again… it will happen.
7.13.08 at 3:15 am
Monique Rizzo comments:
The Boon Snack Balls are cool!
7.13.08 at 3:37 am
Beth comments:
I really like the frog pod!! I wish I had some answers about potty training, but I am pretty lost. I want to know how to even get my son interested-I bet winning this would help!!
7.13.08 at 9:20 am
Kathleen W. comments:
I like the Frog Pod, which I got for my baby shower but haven’t used yet because my son is too young. Obviously I haven’t started potty training and am dreading it a little, so this potty would make it more fun.
I’ve heard that for boys using the old cheerio trick and trying to get them to pee on it sometimes works. And probably watching dad, which seems a little weird, but kids like to model their parents’ behavior.
7.13.08 at 10:31 am
Arlene comments:
I love the frog pad!!! How easy is that?!?!?! and cute, too!!!
7.13.08 at 10:59 am
Shari comments:
I love so many of boon products, but especially their mealtime gear and snack balls.
I am potty training RIGHT NOW! Become friends with your local dollar store or Target dollar spot
My daughter doesn’t just like a little reward, but she loves the act of opening presents. So every potty gift is wrapped in tons of recycled tissue and gift wrap that I saved from her bday party. She wakes up asking for presents!!
7.13.08 at 12:37 pm
Anisa comments:
I really like the Snack Ball. My tip: make every trip to the potty fun with lots of encouragement and excitement!
7.13.08 at 12:57 pm
Beverly M comments:
the benders utensils
7.13.08 at 2:37 pm
Julie B comments:
I love the Frog Pod…very, very cute!
This potty bench would be perfect for me…I’m just about to potty train my daughter and I am dreading it. I think this would make my life much easier!
7.13.08 at 3:26 pm
Mary A comments:
The Animal Bags are great, a great storage idea that is also fun and useful.
Is it really true that boys are harder than girls to potty train or is it a myth?
7.13.08 at 5:31 pm
Alexia comments:
I like Boon’s new feeding line - especially the Benders and the Snack Ball.
I heard that most boys don’t potty train until almost 3 years old.
7.13.08 at 10:27 pm
kristi blackstone comments:
I love the Frog Pod and the Flo!!!
My tip would be just be paitent and stick with it! It took me a long time to get my son trained, I have a baby on the way and hope it’s easier this time haha!
7.14.08 at 10:47 am
charline s comments:
The Boon Animal Bag is my favorite.
tip; The chld that you are potty training will let you know when they are ready to potty train.
7.14.08 at 12:37 pm
Vicki Wurgler comments:
I like the animal bags
7.14.08 at 12:38 pm
Jessica Skinner comments:
I love the Flo! That would be perfect for rinsing my daughters long curly hair! I have also had success with M&M’s!
7.14.08 at 1:42 pm
EVELYN comments:
I like the fluid. Seems it would help to curb off the bottle. I am eyeing some potties right now. I’d love to win
7.14.08 at 5:22 pm
Suzanne Denys comments:
I love the snack bottle. My son is 3 and is in full potty training but not too successfully. We do bribe with anytime your pants are dry first and then you pee you get a penny. Works good as an incentive.
7.14.08 at 5:23 pm
NES comments:
I love the Boon snack ball. For potty training - dangle some cool big kid unders!!
7.14.08 at 6:55 pm
Nancy C. comments:
I love Otto the Animal Bag. Great storage and a nice cushy pillow for my toddler to stretch out on.
7.14.08 at 8:06 pm
Wendy comments:
The Frog Pod looks real neat.
7.14.08 at 9:07 pm
Heather comments:
I love the Flair Elite highchair! It looks really easy to clean!
I have a few of my 2yr old son’s potty related books in the bathroom. As soon as I read the title of the book, he goes #1. Then we read the books responsively together to pass the time by. Next thing you know #2.
7.14.08 at 9:43 pm
jennifer comments:
love our boon snack ball. dd is 12 mos, have not started training yet!
7.14.08 at 10:33 pm
Marlena comments:
1. We like the faucet cover for the tub. Makes a fun waterfall!
2. What is the earliest age for potty training? I have a 12 month old girl. My husband says start now…I think he’s crazy!
7.14.08 at 11:28 pm
Deanne comments:
I like the “Fluid” sippy cup….no valves!
Tip: We had a poopie and pee pee party with streamers, cake, balloons and a present and it worked! I told my son if he went potty in the potty all day until daddy got home we’d have a party just for him and he did it!
7.15.08 at 12:01 am
Shay comments:
I love the Frog Pod it would get all my daughter’s bath toys off my floor.
7.15.08 at 1:28 am
Sara comments:
Very cool site! The Flair high chair is pretty hip! I love potty training in the summer so my kids can run around in the backyard without their diapers/undies on (and use the outside potty chair). However, we need to get a chair to keep inside as we live on the coast and when they have to go potty outside at night, it can be pretty chilly!
7.15.08 at 9:57 am
Suzanne B. comments:
Ok, if I have to choose beyond the potty bench, it’s the Flair highchair. That is sooo cool! I need something that sleek in my kitchen, side by side for my two little girls would be delightful.
But, I LOVE this potty.
My coveted items from Boon:
*Full eating set (I have that)
)
*Flair Highchair (Nope
*Potty bench.
I would LOVE to win this! I have two under the age of two and they both could use this in the years to come.
7.15.08 at 10:30 am
Rebecca Peters comments:
I love the animal bags!
Tip- everytime my daughter went potty on her potty I would give her a m&m. Only one…It worked!
7.15.08 at 3:58 pm
Bhavana comments:
1. I love the Frog Pod. I think it would make bath time so much fun and the clean up so much easier!!
2. Question - Is it too early and futile to start taking an 8 month old to the potty? I have always wondered if that would help. It took three years with my daughter and I would love for it to be earlier with my son.
7.15.08 at 5:42 pm
kate comments:
1. love the boon frog and boon travel spoon!
2. do babies who are cloth diapered really move to the big potty sooner?
7.15.08 at 11:21 pm
Tammy Kennedy comments:
Otto Animal Bag is a smart idea for play, storage and fun. I really like it.
To potty train my children until I found a potty that played music I used a small tape player in bathroom that I played while they were on toliet believe it or not they went every time.
Thank you for a chance to win.
7.16.08 at 9:54 am
sarah comments:
I like the curved spoons. The best tip I have is don’t punish if they mess up!
7.16.08 at 10:23 am
grubmama comments:
I have seen these products before and wanted to try them out. I like their feeding products and would like to try the fluid sippy cup.
I usually put my son on the potty every hour and give him a little treat if he goes. He now goes on the potty about 80% of the time.
7.16.08 at 10:26 am
Carol Drury comments:
animal bags are great - also I suggest a trip tot he Dollar Store and get a bunch of cheap toys wrap them up and then every time the potty gets used the child gets to take a grab bag prize - works like a charm!!!
7.16.08 at 3:01 pm
Tammy comments:
I really like the frog pod!
For those that want the potty training to go quick I recommend Nathan Azrin’s book “Toilet Training in Less Than a Day”
7.16.08 at 10:16 pm
Ma Val comments:
The “Flo” would be a nice addition to the bathtub, especially the hair rinse feature. I read books about “Potty Time” to my daughter and it helped, plus lots of praise when she went.
7.17.08 at 5:04 pm
Cindy Flores comments:
I love the frog pod for the bath. What a great idea!! Thanks for the contest.
7.17.08 at 9:31 pm
Sarah Hirsch comments:
I love the boon frog pod. It is such a cute way to keep bath toys clean and organized.
7.17.08 at 9:57 pm
Tracy comments:
This would be wonderful for my
granddaughter Aubrey. She is
going to be 1 this month, so
potty training is soon on the
way. This is such a nice potty….
7.17.08 at 11:29 pm
melinda smith comments:
THE ANIMAL BAGS ARE GREAT FOR THE COLLECTION OF STUFFIES WE GET.
7.18.08 at 8:07 am
Rachael comments:
I love the boon frog pod. It is such a cute way to keep bath toys clean and organized.
7.18.08 at 6:03 pm
Shania Duncan comments:
I loved the frog pod and the snack ball. Both would be useful and stylish at the same time.
7.20.08 at 1:10 am
Sara comments:
Boon Frog Pod is adorable!!!
Love all the products :]
Good luck to everyone!
Best Wishes
7.21.08 at 10:00 am
Michelle J comments:
I like the Frog Pod. I was told that when potty training to use a timer and have my little one sit ever 20min when the timer goes off. I wonder if she will get used to going only when she hears the timer.
7.21.08 at 3:11 pm
LeaneG comments:
My FAV Boon product is Boon Jewelry. It is too cute.
I would also love to try FLO when my son is older and has the big bathtub.
My question: How do you get your little one to learn to wipe properly?
7.21.08 at 6:20 pm
Donna Coughlin comments:
I love the benders utensils. Also, my first is not quite ready to potty train, but how do I know when to start trying?
7.21.08 at 6:21 pm
Donna Coughlin comments:
My FAV Boon product is Boon Jewelry
7.21.08 at 10:30 pm
sabb266 comments:
I love the Frog Pod!
7.21.08 at 10:32 pm
sabb266 comments:
Forgot to mention a potty tip …. let them do it on their own; you need to expose them to it of course butno matter how frustrated you get as a parent, always remember that until they are ready themselves, they wont always go on the potty
7.21.08 at 11:10 pm
James comments:
Love the Boon Flo, keeps the youngster from hittin theri noggin. Also, making potty time into a fun game would encourage the little one to go more consistently.
7.21.08 at 11:10 pm
James comments:
Love the Boon Flo, keeps the youngster from hittin their noggin. Also, making potty time into a fun game would encourage the little one to go more consistently.
7.22.08 at 1:36 am
Corrin comments:
I love Boob Inc Bath Toys. They actually keep my 2 years old busy long enough during bath time for me to wash his hair during bath time which he is not too fond of.
About potty training my mother’s advice is to just have him sit on it for as long as he can and to just praise him like crazy when he goes so he gets the idea of what he’s supposed to do. Is this a method anyone else has used?
7.22.08 at 5:56 pm
P Hafner comments:
I love the Frog Pod to tame bath toys. My favorite tip is to keep a basket of special books and old magazines near the potty chair. They can only look at them while on the potty.
7.23.08 at 1:09 am
R Hicks comments:
The catch bowl/snack ball by Boon caught my eye
7.23.08 at 8:31 am
Sharold comments:
Boon has the best products and great prices. The snack ball is just wonderful.
7.23.08 at 9:40 am
Gloria comments:
We’ll be ready for potty training soon with the
Boon!
7.23.08 at 11:32 am
Gayle comments:
I have a 2 year old that is starting to show signs he is interested in potty training, not there yet, but starting!
I like the frog pod–cute!
7.23.08 at 4:03 pm
sandra kao comments:
1. i like the modware and benders.
2. should one yell and reprimand the child if the child has an accident?
7.23.08 at 7:03 pm
pam overby comments:
I can not believe how far potty chairs have come. I have two that need training.
7.23.08 at 10:00 pm
Will Jackovich comments:
The Frog Pod.
My son is about to start to use a potty chair.
7.24.08 at 12:35 am
Noelle comments:
This is great!
I think I may have to order FLO…
Great Ideas!!!
Thanks for the contest!
7.24.08 at 2:51 pm
Jodi comments:
I love the Frog Pod.
a trick that I use is to make potty training fun. Don’t harp on the accidents, but praise praise praise the success, and the experience will be better for mom and child
7.24.08 at 6:55 pm
CHERYL A FRANCISCO comments:
I like the Frog Pod. My tip is just to start early. People are waiting so long these days.
7.25.08 at 2:22 am
Monte comments:
I really like the boon frog pod.
7.25.08 at 12:32 pm
Lisa E comments:
I like the Frog Pod - it’s so cute yet serves a purpose. I haven’t started potty trainging yet so I don’t have a tip but could use them!
7.25.08 at 3:34 pm
Tiffanie W. comments:
I like the Boon Frog Pod. I am dreading when I need to potty train. Thankfully I’ve got about a year or so.
7.25.08 at 9:16 pm
Michele P. comments:
I really like the Flo, my daughter hates getting soap in her eyes, and this is just perfect!
It’s been awhile since I last potty trained, but I do advise carrying wipes and training pants with you for awhile after they are trained. I loved the pull-ups, and we started wearing them when training. Be prepared for the occasional accident, or regressing back to the old behavior of soiling their clothes if stressed, tired, jealous, etc… Be patient. Rome wasn’t built in a day and your toddler won’t be trained in a week either. Watch for body signals, sometimes you can spot when your little one needs to go and get them there quickly, before the accident.
7.25.08 at 10:26 pm
Kristyn Martin comments:
I have the Boon Frog Pod and I love it! It works perfectly to scoop up all of the toys! Thanks for the opportunity!
7.26.08 at 12:38 pm
Christy Hickman comments:
I love the Otto Animal bag. This would be wonderful for my daughter who is collecting stuffed animals. We are currently trying to potty train our 2 1/2 year old boy. He is so different that our daughter was. Any ideas for training a boy is greatly appreciated. Thanks for the chance to win such a great prize.
7.26.08 at 9:56 pm
Cynthia Shern comments:
Best training potty I’ve seen. My granddaughter would feel safe on this one. Put my name in the hat.
7.26.08 at 11:45 pm
Diane Murphy comments:
I really like the Flair High Chair, cool!!!
My potty-training tip is to switch to cloth diapers when training. The baby feels wetter than in disposables. It worked extremely fast for my daughter.
7.26.08 at 11:54 pm
Ashley comments:
I like the Snack Ball.
My son just started walking. Is it too soon to buy him a potty seat just to get him used to it being there?
7.27.08 at 12:01 am
Hesper F comments:
My favorite Boon product is the snack ball! My tip is to have patience and give lots of praise.
7.27.08 at 2:35 am
Amanda Chapman comments:
I like the otto animal bag.
My potty training tip is to have a lot of patience and use a sticker chart or other reward so that your child will think it’s fun to go potty. If you have a little tray give them m & m’s or other similar treat to snack on while they’re sitting on the potty too.
7.27.08 at 6:20 am
Stephen Alexander comments:
The frog pond!
7.27.08 at 8:56 am
Paula Harmon comments:
I love the Flo for the bathtub. When my daughter potty trains I let her have her own roll of toilet paper so she doesn’t ruin the ones in the bathroom-I just save rolls that are ALMOST out and give her one each time she “trains”…its worked very well and saved the full rolls in the bathroom from being unrolled.
7.27.08 at 9:29 am
Christina DeMarco comments:
I also like the Flo and Frog Pod…but everything is great. The only question I have about potty training is, why does my boy only want to go #1 but not #2?
7.27.08 at 1:00 pm
Pamela White comments:
I like the Oval storage bag for all those stuffed animals.
My tip is to have a prize that can be gotten by being successful on the potty.
7.27.08 at 5:37 pm
Shannon comments:
I would love to try the FLO for bathtiume.
My question is:
I have a son but we aren’t ready to potty train anytime soon yet but how does the mom play a role in training a boy? Most boys I know were trained by there dads.
7.27.08 at 5:58 pm
Sara comments:
Not only am I potty training my 2 yr old but I am also potty training 3 other 2-3 yr olds in my home daycare..
It’s challenging but really rewarding for both child and me.
Having a this potty bench would be wonderful.
7.27.08 at 6:58 pm
Bekki Lindner comments:
We love our Boon Frog Pod. It keeps our bath toys from getting all slimy. Thank you!
7.27.08 at 7:39 pm
shawna comments:
Love the Frog Pod. I am potty training my two year old and never realized it would be soooo hard!!
7.27.08 at 9:49 pm
Aura comments:
I love the animal bags. They’re such a great idea for stuffed animal storage!
7.27.08 at 10:42 pm
Tina Hartley comments:
love the potty bench
7.27.08 at 10:51 pm
Marci comments:
I love the pink DNA body suits and the pink birdfish bodysuit!
7.27.08 at 10:53 pm
MRM comments:
I really want the Flair Elite Pedestal Highchair!! Love the pneumatic lift and the fact that there is no cloth so everything is easily wiped down.
Potty-Training Tip for Boys: Put a cheerio or other round piece of cereal in the potty water. Tell him to aim and hit the floating piece of cereal when he pees. It turns into a game and he wants to play. This worked very well with my nephew. Good Luck Moms!!
7.27.08 at 11:24 pm
Sherri Siler comments:
I like the flo water deflector. this would be great for bath time. I love this potty bench as well. My tip is one I just got from a friend who is also potty training her little one. Have books for them to read. Some adults like to have reading material, why wouldn’t children.
7.27.08 at 11:25 pm
Rhonda Clemens comments:
We have the Boon baby spoon-LOVE IT!!!!!!
To potty train, we had our son sit on the big toilet with a car in hand……he loved his toy cars so this was a way to get him to sit.
7.27.08 at 11:34 pm
Michelle comments:
I think the frog pod is also a great idea, we don’t have one yet but it’s on the list!
I don’t really have a tip or a question. I’m trying to potty train my super-stubborn 33 month old daughter so what I really need is this fantastic potty ans your prayers!!!
7.28.08 at 12:08 am
jennifer bowen comments:
how cute i love to try and win this for my little one we are just geting ready to start potty training and this would realy help out thanks
7.28.08 at 1:50 am
Heather M. comments:
I like the flo and the trio elite. The trio elite looks really cool.
I really need this chair. Anything to get my stubborn son who is almost 4 to use the potty. Everyone says they will do it when they are ready but he is going to be 4 and absolutly refuses. He just doesn’t want to. I’ve tried rewards, big boy undies, letting him go naked and nothing. I need help.
7.28.08 at 2:26 am
Suzanne B. (Crunchy Green Mom) comments:
1) I like the Flair and the Flair elite..
2) I have two little girls under the age of two, and they will need a great chair like this for them when it comes to potty training. I plan on using cloth diapers to get my Issa used to feeling herself wet for potty training.
7.28.08 at 2:54 am
Jennifer M comments:
We really like Flo and will probably have to pick one up in the near future. The potty bench is great and my question would be what is the best way to keep her seated there until she’s done.
7.28.08 at 2:56 am
Michelle H. comments:
The other product I like are the animal bags. I love the potty bench. I have one more child to potty train (I have a large family and have successfully potty trained them all). I would say my best tip is to not expect each child to be ready at the same time. Each child is different and it takes a lot of patience and praise to have a successful potty training.
7.28.08 at 3:21 am
dawn comments:
I like the catch bowl/snack ball by Boon. They have such great products.
7.28.08 at 7:59 am
Michael McLaughlin comments:
I like the new Boon layette.
It’s important to tell others, Dad, Grandparents etc. about your toddlers potty accomplishments to show her how wonderful she is.
7.28.08 at 9:43 am
Shannon W comments:
I love the Boon Flo faucet/spout cover.
My tip-to not force the issue. Let the child learn in their own time.
7.28.08 at 11:09 am
Renee Turner comments:
I like the Boon Trio Elite storage. My pottytraining tip is patience, persistance, and perseverance.
7.28.08 at 11:49 am
Gianna comments:
1. I love the animal bags, it would be a great solution to all the stuffed animals my kids are always throwing everywhere.
2. I don’t have a question or tip.. I have not started potty training as of yet.
7.28.08 at 12:43 pm
Lindsay comments:
We have the Boon Frog and love it, it stores all my sons bath time things.
7.28.08 at 12:45 pm
Carissa D. comments:
I like the flair elite high chair.
My tip is to introduce the child to potty training and then let it be their idea.
7.28.08 at 12:48 pm
Gloria comments:
Great for the little ones.
7.28.08 at 1:43 pm
hetal gandhi comments:
I like the frog pod.
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7.28.08 at 2:17 pm
Michelle comments:
I love the snack ball, easy to keep cereal in there witout it getting crushed.
7.28.08 at 3:33 pm
Caryn Bailey comments:
Love the trio animal bag.
I’ve heard not to push a child and let him/her sort of express interest and start from there. We’re not quite there yet but I’m looking forward to reading some of the above tips!
7.28.08 at 3:42 pm
Dan comments:
The frog pod. My only tip - have lots of patience.
7.28.08 at 5:16 pm
Xenia comments:
We have the Boon frog pod and my daughter likes to play with it in the tub and scoop up her toys in it. We haven’t started potty training yet but the advice that I’ve heard most is to be patient and to use rewards like candy or pennies!
7.28.08 at 5:45 pm
Miranda Allen comments:
The snack ball!!
7.28.08 at 5:57 pm
Eryn comments:
I got a frog pod for MY birthday lol I wanted to reclaim my bathtub for Mommy Time, but it takes so long to clean up the toys that it wasnt usually worth the hassle. My husband got me that, a bath pillow and some smelly-goods (technical term there lol). I think he’s a keeper. Anyway, my potty training tip is to not have an issue putting a potty in a room where your kid is often in. Seeing it there when he first gets the feeling that he has to go (as opposed to having to stop playing and go in the other room) might do the trick. Then of course you limit pottying to the bathroom later
This really helped with my son, when we realized he was waiting too long because he didn’t want to stop whatever he was doing.
7.28.08 at 6:07 pm
Becca comments:
We loved the Squirt when my daughter was a little younger. My question is: when are girls old enough, in the physical sense, to be potty trained?
7.28.08 at 7:28 pm
Mary K O'Royt comments:
cute!
7.28.08 at 7:39 pm
Susanne Troop comments:
The Frog Pod is cute!
Question…why is it harder to potty train girls then boys?
7.28.08 at 7:47 pm
Lisa P comments:
I love the Squirt spoon!
Potties all over the house really help.
7.28.08 at 8:35 pm
Jim Cincinello comments:
The animal bags are really neat!
Boys seem to be more difficult to potty train than girls.
7.28.08 at 9:53 pm
Marie N comments:
Really like the Boon Otto Storage but have to admit I love the Frog Pod…somehow appeals to the kid in me I guess.
Tip: Don’t ran the faucet when training your child…they will learn to associate running faucets with going to the bathroom. Not a good idea…I know first hand…every time I do dishes I end up having to stop and go the bathroom because thats how my mom trained us.
7.28.08 at 10:36 pm
Alison comments:
I could sure use that great potty bench! My youngest just turned 18 months and we were looking at potty chairs at the store today! We no longer have the one from my older kids.
My other favorite Boon product is the Animal Bags! I will keep the Oval Animal Bag (or maybe one of the larger ones) in mind for my 7-year-old who has a huge and ever-growing stuffed animal collection. He’s been wanting a beanbag chair, so there’s a great way to give him a cushy beanbag-like chair while also helping with our constant stuffed animal storage problem!
My potty traing tips are to relax about it and let your child take his/her time with it…we liked to introduce the potty early but then not force it or push the child too hard. And also to offer rewards if it helps your child. We made potty charts for our older kids with a picture of a toy or small reward the child had chosen. After a certain number successful potty trips, the child would get the reward. It worked for both our older kids (at 2.5 years old each), with 3 or 4 charts total during the training process. We’d start with a reward they could earn quickly (like 10 potty trips) but by the end they’d need to go maybe 3 times as many times to get the reward. We also didn’t make any big deal of accidents!
7.28.08 at 11:15 pm
Emilie comments:
I love the frog pod for all our bath toys. Works great! My oldest son is 23 months and we haven’t started potty training yet but my mom told me that when we were little she had some very inexpensive “special” toys that we could only play with when we work on the potty. Worked great!
7.28.08 at 11:19 pm
Shawn comments:
I was going to say the flo water deflector until I saw all of the phtahlate, bpA, pvc-free eating utensil–Wow! I pick the fluid. And as for potty training, I used stickers as a reward for pottying in the chair. Thanks!
7.28.08 at 11:20 pm
Terri B comments:
I’ve had my eye on the Boon Flo for the bathtub. Thanks!
7.28.08 at 11:30 pm
Janet comments:
The snack ball!!The key to potty training is patience and the right timing.ty 4 a great and useful contest! we will be needing this right away for my grandson.he’s ready to potty train soon.:)
7.29.08 at 12:18 am
Patricia comments:
I like the Boon snack ball…….would love the potty bench