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Starring: Alona Frankel Rating: NR (Not Rated) Format: VHS Tape
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Alona Frankel
  • Format: Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: NR (Not Rated)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Barrons
  • VHS Release Date: July 24, 2001
  • Run Time: 30 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (70 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 6301812328
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #8,258 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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    #5 in  Video > Special Interests > Parenting & Childcare > Toilet Training
    #71 in  Video > Special Interests > Literature & Poetry
    #99 in  Video > Kids & Family > Birth-2 Years

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Admit it: you never thought you'd be buying a video with the word potty in the title. But it's been months, and while Junior seems to love his potty, he doesn't actually do anything in it. So you need some inspiration. Well, you've found it. This video expands upon the popular children's book by the same name in two ways: there's a sing-along potty song and a 13-minute doctor's statement for parents. The director of child psychiatry at a prominent New York hospital will calmly reassure you that it's perfectly normal for Junior to be taking his sweet time letting go of the diapers, and that's worth a lot. And the animated retelling of Joshua's potty progress is good, too. But it's the "music video" of the oh-so-catchy "Potty Song" that makes this half-hour tape. And just in case you aren't already singing the song in line at the bank or the grocery store, the thoughtful producers have included a lyric sheet for you. "Yes, I'm going to my potty, potty / Now, I'm going to my potty, potty...." --Kimberly Heinrichs

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41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Once Upon A Potty for Him, February 2, 2001
Having twins boys, everything was a challenge. Potty training being no exception. After trying for what seemed like forever and the twins being three years old, I was ready to give up. I purchased this video as a last resort, played it and in no time at all I had successfully potty trained my twins. I used this tape with my next child and had successfully potty trained him before the age of two!! I didn't need to push my children to learn, it just came naturally, with them wanting to mimic the video. It is a cute tape with such a catchy song,(which we sang all over town) that my children continued to watch it even after they had mastered Potty Training! There is also a parent section that has some great information and reasuring words of encouragement.I will definetly be using this tape on the grandkids!! Bring them on.....
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not so great!, July 2, 2001
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We had not read the book before purchasing this video. The babies in the video are very, very young, as in hardly up on their feet, let alone using the potty. They start with The Potty Song, the story is short and uses silly words like wee-wee and then they end with The Potty Song. The Potty Song is back to the babies playing and not making much sense. If your child is very young and uses the potty, they might relate but for my "big kid" (2 1/2 years old) this wee-lly wee-lly stunk!
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35 of 37 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not for older potty-trainers, September 20, 2004
A friend gave me this video hoping it would help train my reluctant 3-year-old. While he was very interested in the tape and even bopped to the song, it did not help him overall.

One, the children looked younger than 2 years old! So he did not relate on that level and kept referring to the children in the video as "babies" and "cute little babies!"

Two, the potty used is not the type of potty commonly used in the United States (at least in my opinion.) The part about what a potty is "not" for became redundant and boring for a child who didn't relate to that "what is it?" to begin with.

Three, the only reference to a true toilet was when Mommy poured the wee-wee into the toilet.

On the other hand, I read negative reviews about seeing the 'hole' in the cartoon fanny of Joshua. Well, I want raise my child to know his body parts -- as a child well-versed in their own body and its functions is statistically less likely to be targeted by a sex offender. I didn't think this reference was a big deal, and it even helped me teach my child about that particular body function.

I would only recommend this tape to those who are training children in the 1 to 2 year old range and using a similar potty. (It looks like a molded-to-underside bowl.)
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fun Song
As soon as we got this dvd, my toddler wanted to see it. The potty song was very catchy and it held his interest for the entire time it was on. But, that was it. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mommy of a Toddler

5.0 out of 5 stars Thank you for this video
My son is just starting potty training. He really loves this video. I bought the same one, for girls, for my daughter.
Published 7 months ago by Jennifer M. Lopez

4.0 out of 5 stars Mom of 4
We purchased the For Her and it worked great for our daughter. Potty For Him didn't work for our son. I know it was his personality and not the product.
Published 10 months ago by K. Kaufman

5.0 out of 5 stars Great video for boys
This is a great video for boys because it shows boys and using the potty. My 2 year-old son is very interested in watching it and will sit still for this short video. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mom of two boys

3.0 out of 5 stars Potty for Him
I didn't like the DVD, the book is much better and I thought it was expensive for what was offered. My son who is 3 years old, didn't really like the DVD either.
Published 15 months ago by C. Ruggeri

5.0 out of 5 stars anthony'smommy
My 2 year old son LOVES this DVD! It has been a tremendous tool in helping with potty training. He sits on his potty in front of the T.V. and watches. Read more
Published 16 months ago by N. Matteo

5.0 out of 5 stars Potty Video
This is an excellent video for explaining body part. My son now realize where poo poo come out and now has fewer accident
Published 18 months ago by Tracey A. Sykes

4.0 out of 5 stars Good adjunct to the book
If you can only afford one product, get the book. If you can afford both, this is a nice support piece.
Published 18 months ago by B. Ferm

1.0 out of 5 stars not thrilled
I had heard great things about this dvd, but after watching it, I'm not thrilled with it and neither is my son. He enjoyed Elmo's Potty Time much more. Read more
Published 19 months ago by D. Gregory

5.0 out of 5 stars Yeah it's corney, but so what! It worked for our son!
Our 36 month old son was reluctant to do #2 in a toilet, even though he had been urinating in the toilet for months. He was running to the bathroom and putting on a diaper. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Judith Blumhorst

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