See this girl? Well, lately she's decided that when it time to poop, it's time to hide (usually in Gwen's closet). After hiding and pooping, she then decides that the poop must get out of her diaper, and that her hands are the best method. Because of this pooping routine, I think it's time to potty train. Problem is, I don't know how to do it. Yup, Gwen is potty trained, but she pretty much decided one day that she didn't like diapers, and that was that. There was no need for bribes or celebrations (although we gave her both of those anyway), she just did it. No problems. So the question is, How exactly do you potty train a toddler?
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when you figure it out, let me know
I'm sick of changing man turds
Fun for you! Put underwear on her? Is she painting the walls brown too? :)
Brett was easy to potty train and I don't remember back that far. Sorry. So I'm nervous about Burke-man. He'll probably be a poop-painter just because he wants me to die young.
I don't know about the whole potty training thing but that's a seriously cute picture of Laine. Ummm, so good luck.
I am now a firm believer in allowing them to take off their clothes and poop/urinate on the porch. Worked like a charm. After awhile, we moved the party to the small potty in the living room, then on the actual potty. Again, once I write my parenting novel I will give you an advanced copy.
That is a crazy cute picture of your lady!
i'll tell you what i did with izzy, but i am no expert.
i bought all my groceries and ran all my errands one day, and the next couple of days i hunkered down at home to concentrate on helping her learn. i made her go butt-naked for the first couple of days, and she had a couple of accidents but got it really quick. she was distressed about pooping/peeing on herself and the floor. then, on day 3 i put her new undies on her (which she got to pick out at the store). again, she had a couple of accidents but got it the same day. the next day or so, i intro'd the big toilet and she got that no problem too. it took a lot of praise and clapping, but i did not have to bribe her with candy or anything. i was ready to, but i didn't have to.
one major tip i do have: do not take your kid to a public bathroom that has auto-flush, because it will reverse a lot of what you just taught them. maybe not, but my kid regressed and started having accidents again. i just got her to use the big toilet again.
i am definitely not telling you that this is the best way. this was just how we did it, and maybe it might be something that you could use.
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