So, with the new baby on the way, I'd really love to get Makayla out of diapers! I have been doing some online searching and reading up on this potty training thing. Originally I had thought I would give it a go around Christmas time as she was 18 months and I had heard that you could start them at that time. But I have been so busy and tired and I just couldn't bring myself to do it yet. Plus that means that she is growing up and I'm not too sure I'm ready for that either.
So we have started talking bathroom talk - not bad language or anything, just bathroom words. Trying to have her indicate either when she has gone and needs to be changed or if she needs to go. We are making some progress there and she is usually pretty good letting us know when she has done #2. I am thinking of getting a little training potty for her to start sitting on at certain times throughout the day. I'm no longer really rushing to get this done as I want to make sure she is ready and I don't want to rush her, but I'd really like her potty trained in the next three months - do you think that's possible?
Anyone out there have any good tips that worked for your kids? I'm game for any thoughts or suggestions that worked for you. Am I being too ambitious? I hope this all goes well and that she takes to it sooner than later!
3 comments:
consistancy is good, keep a peice of paper handy to keep track of when she does get wet and plan around that. Abbi was trained in a week with that method, my sisters twins too! you're in the right direction. plus make some time for her and you cuz you lose that when you aren't changing her anymore and some kids want that extra attention again and start wetting to get it again, so make sure you have extra cuddle time now and then.
Good luck, Jenn. I wanted to have Sus out of diapers before Sawyer arrived. We've been trying (on and off, mind you) since June and I don't think she's any farther ahead. She'll train when she's ready. I hope that you have an easy time with little M.
Good luck.
I'd give you some advice but my brain seems to have blocked those traumatizing memories.
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