tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post8520394128507041580..comments2024-01-07T15:43:00.517-05:00Comments on jenni from the blog: Potty Training 101 {for me}jenni from the bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096594933341954162noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-72013060266914980702011-02-17T23:00:42.991-05:002011-02-17T23:00:42.991-05:00I've potty trained both a boy and a girl, and ...I've potty trained both a boy and a girl, and it was drastically different.<br /><br />My girl, at 2 years and 4 months or so, appeared ready. I did the whole "only undies" thing, like most people say works in a few days. Nope. She started peeing in hiding places and wouldn't tell me and would just walk around wet. GROSS. A few months later, at 2 years and 8 months, I just let her wear undies for a couple hours at a time for a few evenings. After a day or two, I started in the mornings because she was really liking the undies. She had very few accidents because she was finally "ready" and loved every second of it. I used diapers at night for awhile until she could do all the potty stuff herself and then we moved to pullups (because she can do that herself. She can't do a diaper by herself). She still wears pullups overnights and she is now almost 4.<br /><br />My son just started potty training about 3 weeks ago and it went the same way as my daughter. I let him wear his undies for a few hours, then when he was doing pretty well letting me know he needed to "go," I started him in the morning, too. He did "little pees" a lot and so I changed his undies a LOT in the first few days, but then, he just figured it out. He's 2 and 3 months right now. He has been amazing for these past 3 weeks telling me when he needs to go. It's amazing.<br /><br />Every kid is different. Do what's best for you guys!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-61654035945895712982011-02-17T10:38:02.583-05:002011-02-17T10:38:02.583-05:00O was pretty easy to train...we started about 2 mo...O was pretty easy to train...we started about 2 months before he turned 3...and he caught on right away. We also started on a weekend...and it helped a ton. We let him pick out big boy underwear (Thomas the train of course) and went from there. He got 1 m&m everytime he tried, 2 everytime he went pee and 4 everytime he went poop. Pee was way easy...no issues except he HATED the little potty...and refused to sit. Pooping...was a different issue all together....but he eventually got the hang of it. The worst part...is when you have to go places...you are a nervous wreck...the trick..potty before you leave the house, as soon as you get to your destination, and when you leave your destination. I could tell you exactly where every bathroom is in every Target, CVS, Toys R Us, & Kohls! Lots & lots of praise for the good days!! Good luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11277278448500796390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-67872346280749629962011-02-17T09:48:28.358-05:002011-02-17T09:48:28.358-05:00There is a great Elmo video about going to the pot...There is a great Elmo video about going to the potty that both my kids loved. I just went into real underwear. Yeah, it was messy for a while but they got the hang of it alot faster than if they were wearing a pull-up which is, in my opinion, a glorified diaper. Also, when you're out and need to use a pull-up what I found helped was putting a pair of underwear on before putting on the pull-up. That way they feel the wet and uncomfortable sensation but you keep away the mess. I found that the potty training underwear got very messy if they had a BM...but that's just me;)Tracy Eyleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03271055530352503768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-28971402884573044042011-02-17T09:05:18.786-05:002011-02-17T09:05:18.786-05:00WOW... you guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much ...WOW... you guys are AWESOME!!! Thank you so much for all of this wonderful advice, I'm reading every word and taking notes!!!<br /><br />Please, keep it coming!!jenni from the bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11096594933341954162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-87431338038927758842011-02-17T07:55:10.023-05:002011-02-17T07:55:10.023-05:00I am typically a lurker, but had amazing success i...I am typically a lurker, but had amazing success in potty training my little guy at 16 months. We bought a cookie sheet and a pack of car magnets (he was really into cars at the time). The magnets stick to the cookie sheet and he was only allowed to play with the magnets while sitting on the potty. It encouraged him to go in there on his own b/c he really loved those magnets and they were easy to stor under the sink.Mrs. Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01978541131041202008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-56232296455724170542011-02-17T05:06:29.680-05:002011-02-17T05:06:29.680-05:00That looks like the "Ferrari" of the pot...That looks like the "Ferrari" of the potty world to me. I can see why any child would love it! I have never seen a potty look quite as exciting as that one!Helen@baby shoeshttp://www.thebabyshoecompany.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-34493743318783509632011-02-17T01:32:44.231-05:002011-02-17T01:32:44.231-05:00You definitely have the right idea! When I potty t...You definitely have the right idea! When I potty trained my oldest son I used the same techniques...<br /><br />I introduced him to it first before I REALLY started training him. <br /><br />When the time came I use the training underwear, and I only used pull-ups for nap/bed time. I agree that if they can feel that they're wet it impacts them more.<br /><br />I also put him on the potty every 20-30 minutes, whether he said he had to go or not.<br /><br />I kept on him like this and in a few days he really knew what he was doing! Keep in mind that pooping on the potty typically takes a longer training period!<br /><br />Good luck mama!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13034271381748240025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-37605594892365327432011-02-16T22:46:12.569-05:002011-02-16T22:46:12.569-05:00I have a Carter who's also 2 1/2....he's b...I have a Carter who's also 2 1/2....he's been trained (except nights) since June. No poop accidents since July and only a few pee accidents here & there.....<br /><br />He showed interest back then and we were all over that interest....some things that helped us along:<br /><br />1. Modeling how exciting it is when mom & dad went potty and he bought into it.<br /><br />2. Not asking "do you have to use potty?" but rather "it's time to use the potty" and developing a little routine w/it - first thing in the morn, after meals, etc. We really got to know his "schedule." We never forced him, but worded options carefully!<br /><br />3. Special books & toys reserved just for potty time<br /><br />4. Fun undies that he took pride in, "babies wear diapers."<br /><br />5. Lots and lots of positive praise - we never did "treats" b/c we didn't want dependency on that.<br /><br />We also had great consistency with grandparents (as his daycare), just like you - really helpful & SO grateful, how lucky are we?!?<br /><br />Good luck, I think every kid is so different and responds to different stuff. BTW your sister is hilarious! And she's right, potty training is definitely an interesting aspect of parenthood.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-44847779374512129692011-02-16T22:30:19.320-05:002011-02-16T22:30:19.320-05:00We just completed the 3 day potty training method ...We just completed the 3 day potty training method (www.3daypottytraining.com) with our 2-year-old son and it worked really well. It was a ROUGH 3 days, but he's been out of diapers completely since then (even at daycare and at night) with only a few accidents.<br /><br />Good luck!Mama Bruinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05256462730037609265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-54925753821508183192011-02-16T22:09:17.167-05:002011-02-16T22:09:17.167-05:00I don't have personal experience, but I used t...I don't have personal experience, but I used to work in a Day Care that worked on potty training and have listened to many friends who have potty trained. One suggestion is to put underwear on him UNDER his pull up. It gives him the same wet sensation, but keeps everything much cleaner.<br /><br />My son is just 13 months so I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventure before I have to start my own! Good luck!Valarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-67221539577320171412011-02-16T21:57:41.158-05:002011-02-16T21:57:41.158-05:00My son is just a few days older than Brynn - so I&...My son is just a few days older than Brynn - so I've got plenty of time. But I've never been around boys, so I will be following you closely to see how it goes! Good Luck! :-)Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06936995233064872433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-5875344251565147992011-02-16T21:16:52.048-05:002011-02-16T21:16:52.048-05:00I'm just glad Eva is far away from this stage....I'm just glad Eva is far away from this stage. I do not look forward to it!Real Housewifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15536687941028936421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-79480009136175327692011-02-16T20:13:53.551-05:002011-02-16T20:13:53.551-05:00I only know what worked for us so here ya go:
-kee...I only know what worked for us so here ya go:<br />-keep the potty in a convenient place (we actually have 2 for the bathrooms he uses and pull out one to the tile floor in the kitchen it was always in site.<br />-wear undies at home. sometimes @ the gym daycare I do a pull up with undies over it bc Ty is obsessed with character undies and it's more for convenience for me not having to clean him up in a public place w/ a 9 month old in tow too<br />-pullups at night-Ty is like clock-work. he wakes up at 5am bc he wet his pull up and wants it off.<br />-being with older potty trained kids is great peer pressure<br />Wow, thats a book! Good luck. Accidents happen, but it's very nice when the GET IT!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14412118363197048210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-19651491728085147272011-02-16T19:39:58.670-05:002011-02-16T19:39:58.670-05:00I haven't potty trained a boy but Hanna starte...I haven't potty trained a boy but Hanna started on her own when she was 1 and a half. We brought the potty out and she filled it with toys. Sometimes she'd fill it with toys then sit on it. But she would never go. Then 1 day she wanted to go. Now she goes on her own on the big potty. <br /><br />Hanna still wears a pull up for her nap and for bedtime. I am going to attempt to stop that in the next month or two. <br /><br />Good luck! He'll do it when he is ready.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15166883412624445662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-69052100438110238482011-02-16T17:46:04.191-05:002011-02-16T17:46:04.191-05:00Just let him do it on his own time. No rush. He...Just let him do it on his own time. No rush. He's not even three yet but it's great you're getting started! <br /><br />With Aidan we found the train chart for stickers was a great incentive and better than the m&m's because he could see his progress and got happy when it was filled up. That's when he'd get a bigger prize. Pee=1 sticker, poop=2.<br />http://www.drpotty.com/potty-charts.htmlstacihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01555832443336004918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-87045015690344440162011-02-16T17:08:32.677-05:002011-02-16T17:08:32.677-05:00First off...I love your blog. Your sense of humor ...First off...I love your blog. Your sense of humor reminds me of my own! I have never commented before..but i had to chime in on this one. Let me preface that I thought that my pediatrician was NUTS when she told me this scheme after I had trouble potty training my daughter. Here goes....<br />There is a big pool under everyones house where all the pee and poop go to party. Everyone's house has one, at home, at grandparents..just everyone has this pool. The pee pee and poop LOVE to go to the pool and have a party, but the only way that they can get there is through the potty. Right now..Carter's doesnt get to party because it just goes out with the trash man in his diapers.So-he really needs to let his start partying!! <br />I told you...you probably think I'm as nuts as I thought my pediatrician was. But it worked. Beautifully. After she went in the potty-we called EVERYONE to celebrate. we called everyone from grandma to her babysitter and the next door neighbors. Everyone just was so excited and that made her really excited. Make a HUGE production out of it!! Good luck!!<br />And I'm really not nutso...I swear!! :) taylorsmom927@msn.com if you have any questions!!!!Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-67366499820478880212011-02-16T14:41:27.451-05:002011-02-16T14:41:27.451-05:00Hey! Good luck!! Brock totally took to training wa...Hey! Good luck!! Brock totally took to training way quicker than I expected! I just did a blog post earlier this week and since then i would say he is about 99% potty trained. Today was the 1st time in a few days he woke up with a wet diaper and it was my fault because he cried at 4am and when I should have taken him to pee, I made him go back to bed. Its a learning process for us all! Anyhow, here's what has worked for us: <br /><br />http://1st-time-parents.blogspot.com/2011/02/potty-training.htmlLarissa:https://www.blogger.com/profile/06014701442786991552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-82378147247623763672011-02-16T14:17:47.672-05:002011-02-16T14:17:47.672-05:00Thanks for posting this! You've given me lots ...Thanks for posting this! You've given me lots of ideas; I especially like the potty party! As for advice, my cousin said she put Cheerios in the toilet to give her little boy something to aim at when he was learning to pee pee standing up. Just make it clear that these are NOT Cheerios for eating. :) Good luck!Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11679459644605083639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-58403160193054011612011-02-16T14:09:23.434-05:002011-02-16T14:09:23.434-05:00No advice, just make sure he is ready. i don'...No advice, just make sure he is ready. i don't understand people who potty train for a year with accidents galore. Clearly the kid is not ready. From what I read, boys are not ready until at least 2.5 years old. And some aren't ready until 3. <br />Colin is 2 months younger than Carter and we have been doing "pre-training" since he was 2. He has a potty and underwear. He knows what they are for. At night, he takes off his diaper and sits on the potty. Then he makes a "hissing" noise for pee and runs away. It is hysterical and it just shows me that he is totally not ready. its a game to him.<br />I plan on training once he tells us he has to go. Right now he tells us AFTER he goes. Not so helpful. <br />luckily he is in the potty training class at daycare, so he sees his friends on the potty. <br /><br />Good luck!Christinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-55711808607515472462011-02-16T14:07:54.578-05:002011-02-16T14:07:54.578-05:00We didn't buy any books/movies/fancy potty (ju...We didn't buy any books/movies/fancy potty (just the very basic one) or try any formal scheme or plan. I didn't read a thing about it -- we just followed DS's cues (starting just after he turned 2) and he was fully potty trained (both day and night) by the time he was 2 1/2. We did have a simple sticker chart and small prizes, but nothing too elaborate.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526712472904140032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-90790128528167463742011-02-16T14:01:47.137-05:002011-02-16T14:01:47.137-05:00No potty training advice yet but I'll be watch...No potty training advice yet but I'll be watching and learing through you!Mrs.Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18320830819291856457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-83990214955852037192011-02-16T14:01:21.397-05:002011-02-16T14:01:21.397-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10526712472904140032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-58564713012514096682011-02-16T13:39:14.511-05:002011-02-16T13:39:14.511-05:00We have been working with my son for awhile (he is...We have been working with my son for awhile (he is a month younger than Carter) and we came to the conclusion that he just isn't ready. He will go pee on the potty anytime we put him there but will not tell us he has to go. He also tells us about poop after the fact. We use a reward system too (mini oreos) and sometimes he tells us he has to go just for the cookie. We have the same potty you do and an insert for the toilet. He was playing on the smile potty a little bit and we found that sitting on the big potty was just like mommy and daddy so he took it more seriously. I will say that even though I don't think he is ready I am taking him and working with him anyway. Since I am at home it is just as easy to do that than change a dirty diaper. Everybody tells us that when he is ready it will just click. I would also suggest letting him pick out his underwear too. If he loves them he won't want to mess them up :) Good luck this weekend.Shelbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00167808200278212092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-65241910989037312982011-02-16T13:02:23.277-05:002011-02-16T13:02:23.277-05:00Sounds like you've done your research! I haven...Sounds like you've done your research! I haven't potty trained a boy, yet, but when we potty trained our daughter we filled her with liquids and sat her on the potty every 15 mins for 5 mins at a time. Those 5 mins were spent playing with specialy toys that she only got to play with during her time on the potty, so she looked forward to playing with them. Eventually she'd go 'potty' and we'd have a HUGE party! She also got to call her favorite Disney Princess, Cinderella (aka, my BFF) to talk with her whenever she went potty (thank gawd my BFF was totally cool with this cause they were on the phone a lot!). When she wasn't on the potty she spent the day without bottoms on (we had tile floor at the time, and it was summer!) so she would be fully aware of when she had an accident. Took about a week and she was potty trained. Not fully, but enough to call it a success! Good luck! Can't wait to read how it goes, especially with a boy (my son is 4 months old, so we've got some time, lol!).Coach Karihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05390684416593148777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7408439144518569828.post-71084682766138388472011-02-16T13:00:47.655-05:002011-02-16T13:00:47.655-05:00this sounds like a nightmare. after reading this p...this sounds like a nightmare. after reading this post you have made me incredibly happy that i do not have children yet.kacynoreply@blogger.com