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Pottywise™

Before you begin.

This questionnaire takes about 10 minutes. What you fill in shapes your entire plan — the approach, the language, the guides included. There are no right or wrong answers. Just honest ones.

Time

~10 minutes

Sections

6 short steps

Delivery

Within 24 hours

You answer questions about your child — temperament, readiness signals, patterns, environment.

The Pottywise team reviews your responses and builds your personalized plan.

You receive your complete PDF pack — core plan, support guides, and printable tools — within 24 hours.

You can go back and change any answer before submitting. Take your time — thoughtful answers produce a more accurate plan.

Section 1 of 6

About Your Child

These details will be used throughout your personalized plan.

Child's First Name *

This name will appear throughout your personalized plan.

Nickname (optional)

Child's Age *

18–24 months 2 years (24–35 months) 3 years (36–47 months) 4 years or older

Child's Pronouns *

Used to personalize the language throughout your plan.

She / her He / him They / them We don't use pronouns yet / unsure

Anything else about your child you'd like us to know? (optional)

A recent life change, a particular sensitivity, something that works really well — anything that feels important.

Section 2 of 6

Readiness Signals

These questions help us understand where your child currently is in the readiness process. Answer based on what you actually observe — there are no right or wrong answers.

Does your child stay dry for stretches during the day? *

(Diaper or pull-up dry when you check)

Rarely — almost always wet when checked Sometimes — maybe 1–2 dry periods per day Often — regularly dry between changes Frequently — dry most of the time during the day

Does your child show awareness of having wet or soiled — or knowing it's about to happen? *

No awareness yet — no signals Some awareness after the fact (notices they went) Some awareness during (pauses, squirms, grabs) Awareness before (signals or communicates before going)

How would you describe your child's interest in the potty or toilet? *

No interest — ignores it or avoids the topic Mild curiosity — notices it but doesn't engage Moderate interest — asks questions, wants to watch Active interest — asks to try or already has tried

Which of these can your child currently do? *

Select all that apply.

Pull pants up and down with some help Pull pants up and down independently Sit on a potty chair or toilet seat for 1–2 minutes Communicate basic needs verbally or with gestures Follow a 2-step instruction ("go to the bathroom and sit down") None of these yet

Have you tried to introduce potty training before? *

Not yet — this is the first time Briefly — introduced the potty but didn't continue Yes — we tried for a few weeks but stopped Yes — we've been working on it for a while with mixed results

How did the most recent attempt end? (optional)

This shapes where your plan starts and which sections it points you to first.

It was going well, then slipped back It stalled — pee or poop wasn’t happening in the potty Our child became upset or refused We paused because of a life event (travel, illness, a move, a new baby)

What did you try, and what happened? (optional)

What did you try? How did it go? Why did you stop?

What does your child wear right now? (optional)

Your plan’s starting point depends on this.

Diapers all day Pull-ups Underwear some of the time (for example at home) Underwear most of the day

Where do pee and poop usually go right now? (optional)

There is no right answer. This decides which sections your Start Here page points to.

Both sometimes go in the potty Pee sometimes goes in the potty; poop only goes in a diaper or pull-up Poop sometimes goes in the potty; pee doesn’t yet Neither yet

Section 3 of 6

Temperament

This section is the most important part of the questionnaire. Answer based on your child's consistent patterns — not their best or worst day. There are no right answers.

When faced with something new — a place, a person, an activity — your child typically: *

Dives in immediately, doesn't hesitate Warms up within a few minutes Watches from the edge for a while before joining Needs a long time or a trusted adult before engaging, sometimes refuses entirely

When your child has to stop one activity and move to another: *

Moves easily — transitions don't cause much friction Some resistance, but usually manageable Often difficult — transitions regularly cause upset Very difficult — transitions are a consistent source of distress

When you express urgency or pressure around a task ("we need to do this NOW"): *

Usually complies or moves quickly Some resistance but generally cooperative Often shuts down, withdraws, or digs in Almost always shuts down — pressure reliably makes things worse

How would you describe your child's emotional reactions (frustration, excitement, disappointment)? *

Fairly mild — emotions come and go quickly Moderate — noticeable but manageable Intense — emotions are strong and take time to process Very intense — emotional experiences are big and can last a long time

When you celebrate something big (clapping, cheering, calling others to see): *

Loves it — lights up with big praise Enjoys it but doesn't need it Can be a bit overwhelmed, doesn't always respond as expected Often overwhelmed — big reactions can actually upset them

How would you describe your child's sensitivity to sensory details (sounds, textures, temperatures, smells)? *

Not particularly sensitive — doesn't seem to notice much Somewhat sensitive — occasionally bothered Notably sensitive — certain sounds, textures, or environments are genuinely difficult Very sensitive — sensory issues significantly affect daily life

When your child has decided something is safe or acceptable, how reliably do they follow through with it? *

Variable — depends on the day Reasonably consistent once comfortable Quite consistent — when they've decided yes, they mean it Very consistent — once they commit, it tends to stick

Additional temperament notes (optional)

Anything about your child's personality that feels important — things that work well, things that always backfire, patterns you've noticed.

Section 4 of 6

Caregiving Environment

Consistency across caregivers significantly shapes how potty training unfolds. Answer based on your actual situation.

Who is primarily involved in your child's daily care? *

One parent/guardian at home — consistent single-caregiver environment Two parents/guardians in the same household — mostly consistent Split households — child spends significant time in two homes Parent(s) plus regular daycare/nursery — 3+ days per week Parent(s) plus regular other caregiver (grandparent, nanny, etc.) Complex setup — multiple environments and caregivers involved

Does your child attend daycare, nursery, or a childcare center? *

No Yes — 1–2 days per week Yes — 3–5 days per week Yes — full-time (5 days)

Is the daycare staff willing to support potty training? (optional)

Haven't discussed it yet Yes — they've indicated they're happy to help Possibly — I'm not sure how they'll respond It's complicated — they have their own schedule/approach No — they won't be actively involved

How consistent do you expect the approach to be across all caregivers involved? *

Very consistent — everyone is aligned and will follow the same approach Mostly consistent — one or two small variations expected Somewhat inconsistent — different caregivers have different styles Significantly inconsistent — this is actually a challenge we're navigating

Any major caregiving transitions coming up? (optional)

e.g. starting daycare next month, new sibling arriving, family travel planned, changing rooms

Section 5 of 6

Specific Patterns

These questions help us identify whether any specialist guides should be included in your pack. Answer based on what you actually observe.

How does your child currently respond to the bathroom or potty? *

Neutral — no strong reaction Mild hesitation — slight reluctance but manageable Clear avoidance — pulls away, doesn't want to enter, resists potty discussions Active fear — visibly distressed by bathroom, toilet sounds, or the potty

Are any of these present? (select all that apply)

Fear of the flush sound Discomfort with auto-flush toilets (in public) Refuses to sit on the potty/toilet seat Wants to use the diaper in a specific private location Has had a scary experience in a bathroom (accidental flush, auto-flush, etc.) Prefers to go in the diaper when alone or hiding

How would you describe your child's bowel habits overall? *

Bowel patterns often affect potty training timing and approach — this helps us include the right guidance. There are no bad answers here.

Regular and comfortable — no concerns Slightly irregular — occasional skipped days, nothing alarming Irregular — often goes 2 days between bowel movements Concerning — goes 3 or more days between movements, or shows signs of discomfort We've had issues with withholding — actively holds in bowel movements

Have you noticed any of these signs? (select all that apply)

These patterns can sometimes reflect discomfort or anxiety rather than stubbornness — noting them helps us tailor the approach.

Crosses legs or squats when needing to go Hides to have a bowel movement Shows visible discomfort or pain during bowel movements Cries or resists bowel movements Has asked specifically to use the diaper for bowel movements None of these

Medical context (optional)

If your child has a diagnosed condition, has seen a specialist, or is on medication related to bowel habits or development, please note it here. This is not a medical consultation — we will keep our guidance general, so please raise anything you are concerned about with your pediatrician.

Section 6 of 6

Your Goals & Notes

Last section. All questions here are optional — but your answers help us understand what matters most to you.

What is your biggest concern going into this? (optional)

Getting started — we haven't tried yet and I'm not sure where to begin Resistance — they push back on everything we've tried Consistency across caregivers — everyone's doing something different Regression — we made progress then lost it Bowel training — urine is progressing but not bowel movements Timing — I'm worried about when to start or whether we've waited too long Something else (describe below)

Does your child currently wake up dry? (optional)

Helps us tailor the nighttime guidance in your plan — nighttime dryness often develops on a different timeline from daytime training.

Usually dry after naps, not consistently dry overnight Sometimes dry overnight (3+ mornings per week) Almost always wet overnight — nighttime dryness hasn't started yet No longer napping

Do you have any travel or extended outings coming up? (optional)

We'll include practical travel guidance in your plan if relevant.

Mostly local — short outings, no long travel planned Some car trips or day trips in the next 1–2 months Overnight trips or flights coming up

Is there a daycare or program enrollment that depends on potty training? (optional)

Some programs ask for "potty trained" children. Knowing this helps us include guidance on navigating that pressure.

No — no enrollment deadline I'm aware of Our current program expects it eventually but hasn't set a date Yes — there's a specific date or transition coming up we're working toward

What would a successful outcome look like? (optional)

What would success look like for you in the next 2–3 months? Is there a timeline pressure? Is there something specific you want the plan to address?

Anything else we should know? (optional)

Family context, a recent challenge, something that has worked surprisingly well, something you want us to be aware of.

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