Difference between Pull Ups and Diapers?

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I want to start potty training my 2 year old. I plan on just doing underwear at home but for trips out I was looking into Pull ups. Is there a difference between a regular diaper and a pull up? Are pull ups less absorbent? Do I just chance my LO going out in underwear during the early days of potty training and bring extra clothes? Could I use pull ups for naps and night time until he stays dry? So many questions lol I have no idea what I'm doing. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Pull ups literally pull up. A diaper has the Velcro.

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I find that pull ups are less absorbent than diapers. All the books will tell you that you shouldn’t use pull-ups or diapers once you start potty training because it confuses them. But I did it. A few days into potty training we had a long car ride and a birthday party at a play place. I put a pull up on and told her that she has one on but that there was a bathroom there and to tell us. And she did! She wears them to bed as well and still tells us when she needs to use the potty. 
I also carry them with me in case we are in a place with no bathroom and she has to poop. Recently we were at a burger place and their bathroom was out of order and she had to poop. So I put a pull up on her and told her she could poop in it and I’d change her. She ended up holding it until we got to the next place but it was a good back up!

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Pull ups are just expensive diapers. They feel no different to a training toddler than a diaper. They will not help teach your child not to pee in them. Definitely read some potty training articles BEFORE you start. Then read alllllll of these comments again and let the tips and tricks “click.” 
I have 4 boys. 11, 8, 2 and 11 months. I’m currently training my 2 year old. My first took 1 week. My second took 1-2 months. This current one is a solid month in and we are not 100% accident free. Commando made the difference for this one. He feels like underwear/pants are a safety net to pee or poop in. He’s had a little fear about pooping on the toilet. We’ve done really well recognizing the “need” to poop since going commando. We also reward a poop on the toilet with a bite size candy bar and a 💩 sticker on the calendar. 
He turned 2 and suddenly wanted to start using the potty. Something switched in his brain very quickly and I took that as a sign to start full force. The only time he wears a diaper is at night time. When he wakes up he says “I’m yucky.” We take it off and go straight to the potty. I always have extra underwear/pants/socks and a plastic bag with us and/or in my car. I also keep something in his car seat for accidents. He’s only had 2. As soon as we get into a store we go to the bathroom, before we leave we go to the bathroom. I take him regardless of his “need” to go. 98% of the time he will pee. 
•Commando at home
•NO diapers/pull ups unless it’s time to sleep
•Pump the fluids through during the day
• Theres no shame in bribing if it works and is ‘needed’ (don’t go overboard)
•Set yourself a timer to go
•Expect accidents
•Make it a positive experience, not scary or traumatic 
•Do your research-it’s helpful!!!
Good luck!!

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When I potty trained my daughter, I used no nappies at all, if we went out and about I made sure I packed lots of extra clothes, and put a plastic bag on the car seat so she could sit and not have her car seat wet.

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I never used pull-ups for training or other wise. I believe they do have a difference in absorption. To me, they’re a waste of money and just used regular diapers for naps and nighttime. I also trained my kids commando and waited until they were truly ready to train. No underwear, no diapers, no pants. I put a small potty where they hung out most and used a reward system. Most kids won’t typically be ready to night train until much older. The average is 4-5 years old.

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Pull ups literally pull up. Diapers stick like velcro.

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My daughter is 21 months and the only advice I can give you to if you are doing underwear at home is to be as patient as possible because there will be ALOT of wet underwear and accidents. Good luck!!

Difference between Pull Ups and Diapers?

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