Potty Training and Naps

My little one is in the same boat. He doesn't use it to get out of naptime, though. If we are at dinner, he will ask for the potty four or five times, usually just when my food comes. It's hard because you don't want to discourage, but you just want to eat your food! I usually take him once, then try to distract him back at the table before he thinks about asking again.

As for public restrooms, I bought a portable cover to go over them at Babies R Us for about $10. It's heavy plastic, so you can just wash it in the sink after he's done. I keep mine in a ziplock so it doesn't touch anything else in my bag. It comes in handy.

Hey J.,

My daughter was trying to do the same thing to me, here's how I solved it. When I notice her trying to do the "go peepee in the potty!!!" and then not go, then two minutes later "go peepee in the potty!!" I usually tell her that I'm only going to take her if she really has to go. I also tell her that we're not going to do this 17 times in a row. I told her that if she wants to go now, we can go, and if she says she wants to get off really quickly I make her stay on for a minute or two, then put the diaper back on and take a nap. Usually if she puts up a fight about wanting to go again I'll just tell her that she can go again after her nap!

Sounds a little harsh I know, but she really understands the concept of making a deal, or trying again later. Always stay positive, use bribes if you have to (mine are hershey's kisses) and give him lots of loves and "good job!!!".

Good luck!!!

Hi there!

Maybe you can start the Nap time routine 15 or 10 min earlier and let him lead the way for the potty. You both win, He gets to use the potty on his terms and you still get to give him the nap.
Good luck!

Hi,
I agree with the routine idea. I did it with my daughter. When it is nap time she brushes her teeth, then goes potty, then off to bed. Sometimes she will say she has to go potty so I take her, but she usually goes and that's it. You will be able to tell the difference between real or not. The routine really works for us.
Good luck.