Best panties for potty training

[Pilotbaby]

We are getting ready to potty train our 2 1/2 year old daughter and I notice that some panties have thicker fabric or other features. Any suggestions on what to look for or good brands to try? TIA

[JBaxter]

I bought what ever the boys wanted. We did mostly naked potty training and commando for a while after that but we bought character undies what ever they were into. I never felt bad if I tossed a pair if they had a accident. Expensive undies I couldnt do for potty training.

[RedSuedeShoes]

My kids really liked the feel of the Gerber ones with thicker middles (looks like they're called training pants (http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Training-Pants-6-pairs/dp/B000LBTE1O)). In fact, my youngest (who's 5.5) still only wears those despite the cute ones I bought him. They are just really comfortable.

[mackmama]

We used the HA trainers - but honestly I suggest not using special undies. The thicker ones don't let the child know they are wet imo which just delays the process. I suggest naked potty training or just using regular undies.

[Pilotbaby]

We used the HA trainers - but honestly I suggest not using special undies. The thicker ones don't let the child know they are wet imo which just delays the process. I suggest naked potty training or just using regular undies.

Thank you- any tips on cute ones?

[mackmama]

We went down to Target and picked out a bunch of the themed undies -- disney characters, bubble guppies, etc. They were cheap, came 10 to a pack, and I didn't hesitate to throw a pair away when there was a poo accident in them. :) They weren't the most comfortable undies, but they did the trick during training. After training was over, I switched to HA undies which are more expensive and very comfortable.

[lizzywednesday]

The only thing that makes a thicker pair, like the Gerber or Hanna trainers, "better" is cleanup for pee accidents because it soaks up more.

[AnnieW625]

Both of my kids, ESP. DD1 peed right through Hanna and Gerber training pants so we got more use of those as panties once they were trained. With DD2 she trained at daycare and essentially went from disposable diapers to regular "princess" panties in a week. She was night trained very easily as well (compared to DD1 who was almost 5/1/2).

[citymama]

We used and loved the Hanna training unders. They are super warm and cozy and snug around the legs to reduce leaks.

[abh5e8]

I have loved the HA trainers...but my 4 y/o ds is still wearing them, so I would say we use them just as regular undies after they have learned (he PT around age 2). but they are starting to fall apart (after 3 children) and i'm trying to decide what to buy dc4. she may be our last, so kinda hate to pay HA prices but they are so nice. glad to hear some other recs!

[legaleagle]

I have DD (2.5) in the cheap character undies from costco - I think they're fruit of the loom? They're a bit big on her but that makes it easier to pull them up and down, and having them so cheap means we have plenty of extras to stash around. She hasn't complained about them, and she basically potty trained entirely on her own initiative shortly after 2.

[Liziz]

I just brought DD to Target and let her pick whatever she liked from the cheap-o character undies. She was way more excited because they were undies she picked herself. They're totally terrible quality and I don't think they're particularly comfy, but it meant I didn't mind at all throwing them away w/ accidents. Also, we started in the 2T/3T undies, but she outgrew them in a couple months so I was glad I didn't spend $$ on nice ones. Now she mostly wears Hanes .... still totally cheap, but she likes them better than her character undies b/c they're more comfortable. We did get a set of the thicker training undies, but I don't see the point....when she had an accident, she still peed through them, so it didn't really make a difference.

[mikala]

I bought what ever the boys wanted. We did mostly naked potty training and commando for a while after that but we bought character undies what ever they were into. I never felt bad if I tossed a pair if they had a accident. Expensive undies I couldnt do for potty training.

Agreed. We used the commando method for awhile and then he got to pick out whatever underwear he wanted as a sticker chart reward. He picked one of the cheap character packs at Target. It was nice to have cheap ones to carry in the car, diaper bag, extra just in case clothes bag for preschool, etc.

[ncat]

My kids really liked the feel of the Gerber ones with thicker middles (looks like they're called training pants (http://www.amazon.com/Gerber-Training-Pants-6-pairs/dp/B000LBTE1O)). In fact, my youngest (who's 5.5) still only wears those despite the cute ones I bought him. They are just really comfortable.

DS1 LOVED the pink Gerber training pants we had left over for DD - we intended for them to be back-up/emergency only! He liked them more than the Hannas we bought for him and more than any character undies. He was probably fully potty trained for at least a year before we got them out of his drawer. Being thicker didn't seem to help DD or DS1 train, but apparently they are indeed comfy!