Potty Training - Downers Grove,IL

L.

I potty trained my daughter a month after she turned 2yrs old. I hid all of her diapers and went straight to underwear. DO NOT USE PULL-UPS. I know it will be messy but so worth it. He is not going to like being wet so the training will go faster vs. using a pull-up that pulls the moisture away from his body. It took us 3 days! Be persistent and use a timer buy new fun books to read on the toilet and save your money from buying the CD. A sticker chart might work as well.

I haven't had any experience with that type of program. But I'm a mom in your situation. I have a 2 1/2 year old son and a 6mon old son. I think you can do it your self. Especially since you are a SAHM. I do the bribery method. Every time he goes pee pee in the potty, he gets a fruit snack. I bought him one of those cute potty chairs that sing and he likes his potty. I started at two and now he uses both potties, big and little, and goes poo poo in both two. He now does it with out candy. It's been 6 months and he's doing great. I just can't get him to where under ware. So I'm kinda of at a stand still. Just to save your self some money, I think you can do it on your own :)

This is the perfect time to potty train. You need to just do it. Take away pull ups and diapers and buy lots of underwear and easy to take on and off pants/shorts. Eventually he will get it. Each time he pottys his pants-put him on the toilet. Make a big deal about his pants being wet and having to change into dry clothes. They learn fast...before you know it he'll be pottying in the toilet. Make sure you are praising him each time. Encouragement really helps. Good luck!!

I completely agree with Nicole...Pull-Ups are just expensive diapers that make potty training a very long process! I would also suggest purchasing some "puppy piddle pads" like you'd use for potty training a dog. Put these down in the car seat, stroller, couch, etc. That way you're only cleaning up the clothing and everything in your house!

I used a doll that went potty to show my son and then we made a huge deal about the doll going potty. We gave the doll a present and had a little party for it. My husband even called on the phone and pretended to be Thomas the Tank to congratulate him.

My son was really interested in the attention the doll was getting and became more intrigued by the potty. The first time he went we threw the same kind of party for him. We kept him in underwear and every time he had an accident we'd take him back to the potty. Every time he went on the potty we'd give him a small reward (usually stickers). If he received a certain number of stickers he could have a Matchbox Car (he was obsessed with these at the time).

The biggest thing is to keep consistent and you will probably have to stay close to home for a couple of days. It's my understanding that the program you referred to recommends that you be prepared to stay home for the 1-3 days as well.

Good luck! It's a lot of work for a couple of days, but SO worth it when you get through it. My son was tougher, but my daughter was trained before 18 months without any trouble at all.