Make your own potty training pants…Well, not sure whether potty training will work, but we are giving it a go! I had bought some new underwear for Jack, but no training pants. I knew I didn’t want to use pull ups, but wasn’t sure what other route to go…. So, I decided to take some old prefold diapers that I had been using as burp rags and create my own cloth/washable pants. They won’t stop any leaks, but hopefully will absorb enough so that any public accidents won’t be as noticeable…
Make your own potty training pants –
Update… it’s been many many years since I wrote this and I am happy to report that these DIY potty training underwear worked great! They did not keep my boys fully dry, but it prevented puddles on the floor. Thankfully all three of my kids were pretty much trained after a week of intensive work, and we didn’t go out a ton during that week. These diy potty training undies not only lasted through my two boys, but were borrowed by a friend for her two boys. {not sure if that is TMI for you or not, haha} Totally worth the pack of undies and diapers I already had on hand to use.
You will need toddler undies and basic tri-fold diapers.. you can buy them most stores.. or on Amazon
I started with new underwear and old diapers, then I cut the diapers in half, and folded into threes.
I pinned the diaper inside
Sewed them in using large stitches so I can take it out when this time is over (hopefully soon…) I never did take them out. We used these for my second son and then lent them out to my friend. I ended up just getting new undies when the training was over.
My finished product! Underwear with a little soaker power!
Looking forward to seeing you around the blog…. don’t be a stranger!
Amy says
Let me know how this goes. I’m not looking forward to potty training.
Kyle and Sarah says
that is a great idea. i hope it goes well!
Nina says
What an awesome idea!!!
Ashley @ Eva's says
Great idea! May have to try this!
Pamela says
They would make great rags when done with them