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We do “potty learning” but went straight to undies and although we’ve had our fair share of accidents my almost 3yo understands how it all works and that he needs to keep his undies dry. My philosophy is that if a child knows how toileting works and is willing to make the jump then undies aren’t a hindrance.

We did commando for about a month when my son was 2.5, very few accidents and graduating to undies gave him a goal and incentive.

We sort of did it both ways. We started with bottomless the first day or so. Then we went to undies. Bottomless helped everyone that first day because it was more apparent when he would start peeing and we’d put him right on the potty without having to worry about bottoms being in the way. (We had a little potty in the living room).

Honestly, I’m not sure it matters that much. But be prepared for lots of laundry, lol.

We did bottomless at first, then added undies after a few days - so I voted for bottomless, but I don't think it actually made a big difference. It WAS convenient the first few hours while he figured out the sensation of peeing, so we could just whisk him to the potty without worrying about the underwear.

Honestly though, without a diaper on, your son is going to quickly discover how easy it is to get to his lower body regardless.