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Would you borrow potty training books from the library?

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Wobblyheart · 22/07/2025 09:48

That's what I was planning to do for my nearly 3yo but a friend is saying they are all dirty in bodily substances lol.

what do you think?

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BrownieBlondie01 · 22/07/2025 11:52

100% I would. I actually purposely looked for some but my library didn't have any.

Now I have a few that I am stuck with as she's potty trained now and I bought them. Would much have preferred library books.

Wobblyheart · 22/07/2025 11:56

DiscoBob · 22/07/2025 11:16

I think you'd be doing potty training somewhat incorrectly if the book itself is used to wipe the child's bum or as an actual toilet?!

I just don't understand how it could get dirty?!

I sometimes give a book to my child when changing his nappy and you know children's hands sometimes go everywhere! So I think it is around handling things if you are handling potty etc... but I am thinking I am just going to give books a quick wipe and it will be fine

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Wobblyheart · 22/07/2025 11:56

BrownieBlondie01 · 22/07/2025 11:52

100% I would. I actually purposely looked for some but my library didn't have any.

Now I have a few that I am stuck with as she's potty trained now and I bought them. Would much have preferred library books.

Ah! I reserved mine online through the online library account. They then deliver them to your chosen library and you go and pick them up.

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DiscoBob · 22/07/2025 11:58

Wobblyheart · 22/07/2025 11:56

I sometimes give a book to my child when changing his nappy and you know children's hands sometimes go everywhere! So I think it is around handling things if you are handling potty etc... but I am thinking I am just going to give books a quick wipe and it will be fine

Yeah, just use some sanitiser on it if you're worried. I think there is an element of truth to what your friend said based on you and other posters experience!

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