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How's the potty training going?
I know off fb that a few of us are going for it at the minute so just wondered how everyone's getting on and those that have mastered it can give us some tips lol.
We're not doing too bad. When we're at home we've had rhys with no pants on and he's used the potty everytime but I've been putting him in pullups to go out (I'm not brave lol) and he's just treated it as a nappy and made no attempt to use the potty with them on. So this week I've made the decision to stay at home for a few days and try with underpants and see how he goes. We had one 'half' accident this morning with underpants but I said potty and he stopped and went on the potty. Since then it's all been on the potty, but he's not happy about wearing underpants and keeps asking to take them off. (even though we let him choose which ones he wanted.)
We're using stickers and I think that really helped him get used to going on the potty as befor he just wouldn't go near it.
So how's everyone else doing? ?
We're not doing too bad. When we're at home we've had rhys with no pants on and he's used the potty everytime but I've been putting him in pullups to go out (I'm not brave lol) and he's just treated it as a nappy and made no attempt to use the potty with them on. So this week I've made the decision to stay at home for a few days and try with underpants and see how he goes. We had one 'half' accident this morning with underpants but I said potty and he stopped and went on the potty. Since then it's all been on the potty, but he's not happy about wearing underpants and keeps asking to take them off. (even though we let him choose which ones he wanted.)
We're using stickers and I think that really helped him get used to going on the potty as befor he just wouldn't go near it.
So how's everyone else doing? ?
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Brendan would often just stick around in the nude too, but I always just tell him that we can't go and do anything if he doesn't put his pants on and he soon changes his mind!!
It sounds like Rhys is doing pretty well, just stick at it he will soon get the hang of it.
In terms of going out I just make sure I have a change of clothes for Bren, I have a little mat I put on his car seat, and just ask him all the time if he needs the loo. So far not had any accidents - but as I say touch wood it stays that way!!! xxx
He started out on potty but now likes big boys loo so uses seat on ours. No accidents for 2 weeks and have had a few dry nights too.
My worry was going out to shops and walks but he seems to hold it till gets home but i always find out were loos are in shops and take spare cloths too!
Hope its all going good for eveyone else xxx
very pleased tho. Sounds like they are all doing very well.
Apart from the little accident this morning he's done great all day. Going to actually fully dress him tomo and see how we get on. It'll be great when I've only got to buy 1 lot of nappies each week.
Also all of a sudden his night time nappies are dry so wonder if we are gonna have to go for it at night too - a bit annoying as just bought a new box of pull ups!
Put the pull ups away for when ur doing it all again in another 2 years ha ha. When I had Alfie I found a pack of nb nappies unopened from when we had Rhys lol.
As hubby now has a VW Transporter that we are using to travel back through Europe with it is easy for us to stop and let Bren use his potty in the back. But I have also ordered a potette (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Potette-Plus-Green/dp/B000ZEDKV2) so that I can have it in the change bag when out and about and use it as a loo seat on public toilets. Or just a portable potty.
Brendan goes from having nearly dry nights to then having really wet nights so I don't think he will be nappiless at night for a while. xx
They are all doing really well! Philip didn't like the toilet to start with until we got him one of those seats with handles and the all important splash guard! x
Def not rushing to get rid of the night time pull ups though! x
We are definitely done with it - we have occasional mishaps ont he potty where he doesn't sit best on it adn so there is wee everywhere :roll: which is a pain.
He is still PETRIFIED of the toilet but he will go on one when we are out and about so at least I don't have to traipse a potty everywhere!
Wees are hit n miss because sometimes he just lies that he needs to go so he cansir on the toilet for a good half hour (is that normal? It drives me insane having to sit and watch him for so long!!!!!) he tends to be in pull ups and is very determined to put his seat on loo and get the footstool out, trousers n nappy down etc
I only have 3pairs of pants for him and we usually get about 3wees on the loo (I've only put him in pants without trousers) and then he can't be bothered and forgets.
Maybe I just need to buy loads more pants si after the accidents I've got more to put on him- also we never really stay in so maybe I need to do that too
well done to all of you and your Los though
As for sitting for ages rhys will too. And he does about 5 wees in the space of 15 minutes. Just little dribbles but I'm sure he just squeezes bits out to get more stickers lol
At home he is pretty good at just getting himself on the potty - although we do have to remind him to tuck winky down otherwise we have wee everywhere. He can also put the toilet seat on himself, get on to do his business, get off, take the seat off, close the loo so he can climb on stand on the lid and reach to flush it lol! Not something I let him do unsupervised though!!
We haven't had any accidents while out and about (touch wood) we generally take him to the loo if we see one and know he hasn't been for a while. I have found he is usually ok if hubby takes him to use the loo but gets a bit funny if I take him. I think it is because hubby lets him stand on the loo (while he holds him) so he can pee straight into the loo without sitting. Not something I am brave enough to attempt!
Accidents at home are usually when he is outside playing and just doesn't want to stop to use the potty.
Becci - my friend had the same problem with you are having with Rhys with her little girl and she was using pull ups when they went out. She found it was too confusing for her and just went for it in the end with normal pants.
I make sure I have a pair of pants and shorts for Bren in my handbag for emergencies, and now Jacob isn't using formula anymore my load has reduced considerably!
We're setting off on our trip across Europe on Tuesday so I'm not sure how Bren will get on with that. We are going to put the normal potty in the van with us so we can stop wherever for him to use it, and I have got a potette with liners to put in the change bag for when we are out and about.
W4b - definately get more pants! I think I have about 12 pairs for Bren now lol! Brendan usually does the sitting on loo for ages thing when it is bedtime and he insists he needs a poo!! So annoying but I usually give him up to 10 minutes and then say 'ok sunbeam, you must have finished now' he normally makes a fuss but I try and distract him with letting him flush the loo himself and washing his hands and he normally settles down pretty fast. x
He's quite funny at the minute as when it's time for bed or he gets put on his naughty spot he suddenly needs to use the potty lol little monkey.