Best Potty Training Pants for Boys

Potty training boys is slightly different than what you would expect if you have already potty trained a girl. They tend to have leaks in different places, they are sometimes more proactive then girls and want to do more on their own, and they are usually more inspired by special potty training pants. There are lots of great options out there in potty training pants for boys-from vinyl pants, potty training pull up style diapers, and even super absorbent cotton style potty training pants. Here is a look at the best potty training pants for boys!

Potty Training Pants for Boys #1: Pampers Easy Ups Diego

Diego, Dora the Explorer's lovable and exciting cousin from the Nick Jr. show is a great way to inspire boys to use the potty on their own. Pampers knows this and that's why they created Easy Ups which are the perfect potty training pant that is like a diaper and features Diego on the pant. Boys will love the exciting character on the pants and you will love the ultimate leak protection in the event that your little one does miss the bathroom. Pampers cost about $10 for 20 depending on the size and they are available in sizes 4-6 for little boys. They are easy to pull up so your little one can start doing things all on his own!

Potty Training Pants for Boys #2: Hanes Boxer Briefs

These will really make your son feel like he's all grown up, just like daddy! Hanes boxer briefs are made of soft cotton and they look just like dad's. While these toddler training pants do not offer any type of protection against accidents, they do offer the ability for your little guy to try his best to act the part and be a big boy! My little brother especially liked these because they were comfortable to him and he liked the idea of being big like daddy!

Potty Training Pants for Boys #3: Waterproof Vinyl Training Pants

Vinyl training pants are a great option for overnight or for daily outings in which there is no possibility of having to deal with an accident. Vinyl potty training pants will not allow any moisture to leak through to the clothing or the mattress if your child is in bed. There are some vinyl training pants for boys that feature fun characters such as GI Joe or Transformers on them or you can get solid white ones that will coordinate or hide well under clothing. The downside to the vinyl training pants for boys is that they tend to lock in heat around the genitals which has been medically proven to be bad for older boys and this could be the same for young boys too so I would avoid vinyl training pants although they do offer superior moisture protection.

Potty Training Pants for Boys #4: Padded Cotton Training Pants

These are my favorite as they are the most like real underwear but they also offer protection against accidents and leaks. Padded cotton training pants are available in all different styles and colors and they look just like underwear except they have an extra padding in the front and along the center area of the pants. These do not offer the best night time leak protection, but they are a good choice for boys during the day.

Potty Training Pants for Boys #5: Pull Ups

These are especially neat because they come in both girl's and boy's styles and they offer leak protection and wetness protection in the most needed areas for each. For boys this would be the area directly in the front of the training pant and for girls it is the area in the lower part of the training pants. In addition to great leak protection, Pull Ups are easy for your little guy to pull up and they also have a cool activator that makes him feel cold in his pants if they get wet. This helps to teach the sense by alerting him right after he has had an accident. Pull ups are also a great choice because they do not cost much-about the same price as diapers with just as much leak protection!