So, we're about to hop on the potty training wagon. Before we started I wanted to get any advice, ideas, ANYTHING from everyone. I'm a little intimidated about the whole thing, so really, give me everything ya got! Tell me what worked best for you. I look forward to all the advice. Wish us luck :)
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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I would only do it if she is really ready. There is a window of opportunity and if you hit it just right, it shouldn't be too bad.
Give her lots to drink and put her on the potty every 15 minutes or so and hopefully she'll figure it out--that's what we did with Brandon and it worked like a charm. Took about an hour to an hour and a half and he didn't wear a diaper again.
I agree, the first step is to make sure she's ready- there should be signs. A lot of people have done the potty train in a day method- kind of like Ronni described- just keep giving them liquids all day to help them go- and when they go "reward" them with a box or cup of their favorite juice- so it helps them have to go again. They'll be excited for a day full of juice and hopefully they'll figure the potty out in the process. If there's any resistance and it just starts getting hard, back off, it just means she's not quite ready.
There's always the reward system too, a sticker chart (You can get a free pt kit from Charmin- at least you used to be able to- go online to order), treats, etc. And just plan on staying home that day and possibly the next until she really gets it. Good-luck!
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