Potty Training Songs for Toddlers: Fun Songs for Every Step

Potty training takes time, and a song can make it a lot more fun. When your toddler has a song for each step, the potty stops feeling scary and starts feeling like a game. Songs also help kids remember what comes next: pants down, sit, wipe, flush and wash.

Below are 6 songs from Leigha Marina to help with potty training. One is our potty song, which walks through every step. The others help with the parts around it, like washing hands, feeling brave, handling accidents and following a routine. Each song has a free cartoon video and full lyrics on its song page.

The Main Potty Song

The Potty Song

"Oh oh, I gotta go!" In this song, the little penguins say goodbye to diapers and use the potty like a big boy and a big girl. The song goes through each step: pull your pants down, sit and wait, wipe with toilet paper, flush and wash your hands. At the end, the penguins stay dry all day and say, "Oh, I did great!" The chorus "I go potty, you go potty, we go potty" is easy for toddlers to sing along.

Try this: Play the song when your child sits on the potty. Sing the steps together while they do each one.

Songs for Washing Hands

Don't Splash Water on Your Shirt

Washing hands is the last step of every potty trip. In this song, the little penguins turn the tap on, take some soap and scrub between their fingers. The germs go down the drain, and the penguins try not to splash water on their shirts. The song also reminds kids to wash before they eat and after they play outside.

Try this: Sing the "Take some soap, give yourself a scrub" part at the sink, and keep scrubbing until the verse ends.

Songs for Feeling Brave

Some toddlers are afraid of the potty. The loud flush or the big seat can feel scary. These two songs help kids feel strong and ready to try.

Be Brave

"It's OK to be afraid, we all feel the same some days." This song tells kids they can do new things, like sing in front of friends, sleep alone in their bed or go to school and make new friends. It also says that if you make a mistake, that's OK, because "it's the perfect way to learn."

I Believe in Me

The penguins sing simple, happy words about themselves: "I'm brave, I'm strong, I can do it all." One of the best lines for potty training is "It's OK to make mistakes, it's OK to start again." That is a good thing for your child to hear after an accident.

Try this: After an accident, stay calm and sing "It's OK to start again" together. Then try again next time.

Songs for the Daily Routine

You Have to Do It the Right Way

A sleepy little penguin thinks he is ready for school, but his mom shows him the right way to get ready. Step by step, he washes his face, brushes his teeth, brushes his hair and gets dressed in order. The chorus "You've got to do it the right way" teaches kids to follow steps, which is just what potty training needs too.

Try this: Add a potty stop to your morning routine, right after your child wakes up and before they get dressed.

The Bath Song

At first the little penguin doesn't want a bath, but then he hears about bubbles and water splash. He washes his hair with shampoo, scrubs with soap and a sponge, and then dries off with a towel. By the end he doesn't want to get out. It is a fun song for bath time, which is also a good time for one more potty stop before bed.

For more songs that help with daily habits, you can watch all of our potty and healthy habit songs for toddlers in one place. For bedtime, see our list of soft bedtime songs for toddlers.

Simple Potty Training Tips

There is no perfect age to start. The American Academy of Pediatrics says kids usually start to show bladder and bowel control between 18 and 24 months, and most families in the United States start potty training between ages 2 and 3. Watch your child, not the calendar.

• Keep it happy. Cheer for every try, even if nothing happens.
• Stay calm about accidents. Accidents are normal. Clean up, say "it's OK" and move on.
• Make a routine. Try the potty after waking up, after meals and before bath and bed.
• Use the same song every time. When your child hears The Potty Song, they will know it is potty time.
• Finish with clean hands. Make hand washing part of every potty trip, every time.

For signs that your child is ready, step by step help and what to do about accidents, read our full guide: Potty Training Tips for Toddlers.

Common Questions

Is there a song that teaches the steps of using the potty?

Yes. The Potty Song goes through every step in order: pull your pants down, sit and wait, wipe, flush and wash your hands.

What song can help my toddler after a potty accident?

I Believe in Me has the line "It's OK to make mistakes, it's OK to start again." It is a gentle way to remind your child that accidents are part of learning.

My toddler is scared of the potty. What can help?

Go slow and keep it positive. Songs like Be Brave can help your child feel stronger about trying new things. If your child is very upset, take a short break and try again later.

Where can we watch these potty songs?

Each song above has a free cartoon video and full lyrics on its song page. You can also watch them on our Leigha Marina YouTube channel.