…besides just how to “go”!
Potty training our son has been a long, slow process. He’s still missing some of the classic “signs of readiness” like telling us when he’s wet, and being able to take his clothes on and off himself. But I’ve realized he’s learning more than just how to eliminate!
Learning to “go” has taught him:
- To sit for extended lengths of time
- To follow directions
- To celebrate achievements
- To become indepedent
- To care for personal hygeine
This last one is important to me, because I want my kids to be clean and healthy (and generally, they go hand in hand). We use chlorine-free wipes to teach him how to clean after going. He likes having special wipes just for potty time, and I think it makes him want to try to go more often when we prompt him.
Even though it’s slow progress towards independently using the potty, he’s learning valuable life skills along the way!
What are some of your go-to potty training tips and tricks?
Trisha W.
Friday 27th of July 2012
I'm getting ready to work with my 22 month old daughter. She can take off some clothing on her own -- shirts are her favorites -- and sometimes tells me 'diaper' when her bottom hurts or she's poopy. She's a bit hit or miss though. Sometimes I ask her if she's poopy and she says no, but my nose and eyes tell me quite a different story. None of my kids have been easy to train but so far six have eventually been day trained. Most don't have issues at night but there is a history or prolonged night time wetness in the family. Hang in there. Eventually A will get it and then you can invest in some of the adorable boxer briefs they now sell for toddler boys.
Trisha W.
Friday 27th of July 2012
I'm getting ready to work with my 22 month old daughter. She can take off some clothing on her own -- shirts are her favorites -- and sometimes tells me 'diaper' when her bottom hurts or she's poopy. She's a bit hit or miss though. Sometimes I ask her if she's poopy and she says no, but my nose and eyes tell me quite a different story. None of my kids have been easy to train but so far six have eventually been day trained. Most don't have issues at night but there is a history or prolonged night time wetness in the family. Hang in there. Eventually A will get it and then you can invest in some of the adorable boxer briefs they now sell for toddler boys.
Crunchy Beach Mama
Friday 27th of July 2012
Great idea with the wipes! I remember we loved flushable wipes like this. I'm going to get some as nothing is working these days.
Trisha W.
Friday 27th of July 2012
Courtney, flushy-wipes (as my family calls them) are used regularly by everyone but me in my family. My kids say they don't really like to go at school because they prefer the flushy wipes. Too funny. By the way, do you have any trainers that you've really enjoyed?
Crunchy Beach Mama
Friday 27th of July 2012
Great idea with the wipes! I remember we loved flushable wipes like this. I'm going to get some as nothing is working these days.
Trisha W.
Friday 27th of July 2012
Courtney, flushy-wipes (as my family calls them) are used regularly by everyone but me in my family. My kids say they don't really like to go at school because they prefer the flushy wipes. Too funny. By the way, do you have any trainers that you've really enjoyed?