27 February 2010

more about potty training

Yesterday, I just wanted to share my excitement.... we went Number 1 again this morning, now I just have to watch out for the big one....

But I wanted to share some helpful tips that really worked well for me and us. Our neighbor started the training very early on with her little daughter. CDing is once again a big plus there (at least I think). But what she did was putting a small potty in the back of her truck, so when they were out and about, she could go on the potty at any time. Because I think one of the big things during the training time is going out and have a toddler that is not fully trained use a public bathroom (ugh!). It is pure horror to me - as I try to avoid using one for myself whenever possible. What a germ bank - and definitely not a place to bring your kiddos....

That was a huge help to us! Whenever we went out, I would put him on the potty BEFORE entering a store..... Or when we were driving, I would hear a 'scream' from the back: "Mami, potty." That was my clue to pull over as quick as possible and stop the car and take him out. It worked very well, he never went into the seat.... I am sure another horror picture for some parents out there.

Also, I bought these public toilet covers, big size, that go over the edge of the big potty, so when your toddler sits on it and has his (or her) legs hanging over, it doesn't get all the germs on the clothes....

So I hope it will help some of you. Diapers are expensive and they are big landfill fillers! So for your sake and the environmental one.... go ahead, it's not that hard.... And of course, I am praying that my little girl will be a big cooperator for this as well....

1 comments:

C. Beth said...

It's wonderful how much success you have had!