The “Daniel Tiger’s Stop & Go Potty” app is a game-changer for any parent navigating the potty training stage with their little ones. Potty training can be a challenging time, especially when your child is deeply engrossed in play. They don’t always want to stop their fun to head to the bathroom, and sometimes it leads to accidents. This app, featuring the beloved characters from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” has been an incredible tool in our home, gently teaching my child about bathroom routines in a way that’s both engaging and educational.
One of the most helpful aspects of the app is how it mirrors real-life situations. Just like Daniel Tiger and Katerina Kittycat, my child often struggles with the idea of pausing their playtime to go to the bathroom. The app effectively demonstrates the importance of recognizing those tell-tale signs of needing to go potty, such as when Daniel starts to wiggle, and then shows children how to take action by stopping their play and heading to the bathroom.
The interactive features are wonderful. My child loves helping Daniel and Katerina through their bathroom routines, like wiping, flushing, and washing and drying their hands. These actions are vital steps in potty training, and the app’s repetitive nature helps reinforce these routines. It’s not just about using the potty; it’s about understanding and practicing the entire process, from start to finish.
The app’s various play scenarios, like building blocks with Daniel or playing at the water wall with Katerina, cleverly incorporate lessons on self-control. For example, when Daniel needs to stop his block building because it’s time to go potty, it directly parallels the real-life challenge of halting an activity for a bathroom break. These scenarios help children understand that taking a break to use the potty doesn’t mean the fun is over—it’s just a brief pause before returning to play.
One of the surprising and delightful features for us was the ability to help Mom Tiger change Baby Margaret’s diaper. This not only gives my child an understanding of their own bathroom needs but also builds empathy and awareness of others, even at such a young age.
The inclusion of four select videos from “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” is a great bonus. These videos reinforce the app’s lessons and provide additional context for the skills my child is learning. They’re also a comforting and familiar part of our routine now, as my child associates these videos with the positive experience of learning to use the potty.
Lastly, I found the parent section to be incredibly valuable. The tips and information provided by Fred Rogers on “Learning to Use the Potty” are insightful and have given me new strategies to try during our potty training journey.
“Daniel Tiger’s Stop & Go Potty” app has been an invaluable tool in our home. It’s more than just a game; it’s a comprehensive potty training aid that engages children in a fun and meaningful way. The app teaches essential bathroom routines, encourages self-control, and helps children transition smoothly through this important developmental stage. I highly recommend it to any parent looking to make potty training a more positive and successful experience.
Parent review
My almost 3 year daughter figured out the controls and actions fairly quickly. We’re still in the early stages of potty training and the repeating of the actions may be good for the young minds to grasp onto the concept of going potty, but I wish there were a few more different activities that the characters could be doing versus just the blocks and water wall. Or if it was random, which character has to go. After a while, I think she loses a bit of interest in the game.
C. P.
