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This video for teaching little ones about the potty is one of the most successful because kids can easily relate to the characters from the popular series Bear in the Big Blue House. Even though each character has a specific problem (asking for permission, fear of the unknown, bathroom etiquette), the video scores points for the gentleness and calm it communicates to kids. Bear is always upbeat and helpful, a great coach for kids. The songs are catchy too--"Potty Chair" has a rhyming scheme that goes from "underwear" to "millionaire," and there's a hysterical psychedelic '60s number. Older kids may benefit from watching as a confidence builder. By the end, the kiddies may be running to the bathroom to practice their talents, shouting, "I'm a Toileteer!" Ages 2 to 5. --Doug Thomas

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When You've Got to Go!

It's potty time at the Big Blue House as Bear's friends discover that going to the bathroom by yourself is part of the adventure of growing up!

Featuring These Songs:
"Welcome Song"
"Potty Chair"
"Toileteers"
"Goodbye Song"

"...this no-pressure, when-you're-ready, everybody-does-it, demystifying approach is it." --Lynne Heffley, Los Angeles Times

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1.0 out of 5 stars What a pice of crap!, Jun 30 2004

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This review is from: Bear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time with Bear (VHS Tape)

You call THIS potty training help?!

I bought this book for my 2 1/2 year old and he didn't even bother to sit down to watch it. My mistake was to assume it was potty training help for begginers when it's actually reassurance and advice for older kids who are ALREADY potty trained. It remarks about the importance of going to the toilet as soon as you feel like it to avoid accidents and encourage those who already wet their pants not to be embarassed about it, which is good but is not basic training. I expected to see a 2 to 3 year old character who was still in diapers to be INTRODUCED to the potty and in a simple and easy way .

There is lots of confusing and unnecessary blah, blah, blah before they get into the subject and the song lyrics are quite complicated for a 2 year old to fully understand what he's supposed to do. The part where kids are encouraged to wipe, flush and wash hands is important but I would have been better if they had shown the character do it and not just hear from behind a door.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Great video for older children, Sep 14 2005

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Karen Burchowycz "pythona1" (Ontario, Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bear in the Big Blue House [04]: Potty Time with Bear (DVD)

I have been reading the reviews. I don't have much to say about potty success, as my daughter is just starting, but I have to say, a lot of these reviewers aren't experts on Bear in the Big Blue house! I only purchased this because my daughter already likes Bear. If you don't like the format of the show, you won't like it. It is not for babies and not for beginners. It does reinforce the values of washing, flushing etc and stating that it is a step in growing up. What baby understands all that? I don't think a child who doesn't otherwise watch the show would watch this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT potty training video, Jun 28 2004

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This review is from: Bear in the Big Blue House: Potty Time with Bear (VHS Tape)

This is really a fun video. It's fun for children and my husband & I couldn't help but smirk too. You may find yourself singing "Toileteers" at your job and have to explain to your co-workers, but it is just that catchy-ness that makes it great. Your child will be singing the songs and therefore REMEMBERING that there IS a potty that they can use now too. I think it's a lot of fun. Get on the POTTY TRAIN! :)

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