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Potty Time with Elmo

By Chris Morris, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 2+

Nice guide to childhood milestone, but needs more Elmo.

App iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Kindle Fire Education
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age 7+

Based on 3 parent reviews

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Lebron12James3 Parent
February 11, 2022
age 2+

Ok book, but I have a question

WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH MARIO?!?!
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ewq Adult
June 19, 2020
age 16+

Accident bound to happen!

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What’s It About?

In Potty Time with Elmo, kids flip through a story featuring the Sesame Street character, who is trying to teach his doll to use the potty. Along the way, they can find hidden items in the story, listen to potty-themed songs, and solve potty-themed puzzles that are appropriate (difficulty-wise) for very young children.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say (3 ):
Kids say (11 ):

Potty training is a very personal experience for children, but Potty Time with Elmo is a good way to give them a primer on the basics. Using a non-threatening character like Elmo makes the process less intimidating -- and the app also offers a section filled with advice for parents to make things go a little smoother.

Cute songs reinforce the lessons of the app, and a virtual sticker book acts as a good (but not great) reward system. What's disappointing is the sparse use of Elmo's voice in the app. Story narration is done by a voice actress, who isn't bad -- but doesn't carry the excitement and wonder of Elmo. His lack of active involvement in the app's sounds could cause kids to lose interest.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Read the app with your kids and relate it to moments in their lives.

  • Sing the songs together when your kid needs potty encouragement.

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