tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post3904264868358710019..comments2023-06-30T07:55:06.844-07:00Comments on Minivan Momma: The Adventure of Potty TrainingJacindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714240531973172356noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-11760368426746066272010-06-07T10:08:45.860-07:002010-06-07T10:08:45.860-07:00When my oldest was 3 1/2, I realized that he was o...When my oldest was 3 1/2, I realized that he was overly-comfortable in his diapers. Even poops didn't bother him. So on a Friday morning, when he woke up, I told him that "The Hulk stopped by last night and took away all of your diapers. He said you're a big boy now and you can use a big boy potty. AND he left you these really COOL underwear!" On the first day, he had (I'm guessing here) a success rate of about 40%? The next day was about 60%? By Monday, he was dry all day. It took about another month to get the nighttime training mastered. I used the same technique when my second son was 3 1/2 and he told me that I should put diapers on my shopping list because we're almost out. I never used pull-ups. I wanted them to feel the grossness of an accident. I don't necessarily subscribe to the "wait until they're ready" theory. Now and then, you just have to put your foot down and say "It's time."Mama Cashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10057824231413093816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-30380324771959659552010-05-17T11:40:19.807-07:002010-05-17T11:40:19.807-07:00Hi Jacinda! Potty training is no fun! My first t...Hi Jacinda! Potty training is no fun! My first two boys were pretty easy to train though, we'll see how Owen does in a couple of years... We have a whole routine for going potty and it includes wiping the seat/rim when they are done. Saves on me having to clean up the little dribbles! I recommend it!Jason, Sarah, Tristan, Wade, and Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101583213410738787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-1116856770839957272010-05-13T18:21:42.041-07:002010-05-13T18:21:42.041-07:00Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement.
...Thanks everyone for the advice and encouragement.<br /><br />Shannon- Hilarious and so Disgusting all at the same time!! Great story:)<br /><br />Sara-I wish we lived closer, although I think our boys are so much alike that they would probably fight a lot.Jacindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714240531973172356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-9170757602649423592010-05-13T12:38:10.358-07:002010-05-13T12:38:10.358-07:00Make your boys pee sitting down. It does save on ...Make your boys pee sitting down. It does save on the mess. Of course, my boys have seen their cousin stand up so then they do that when they think I won't notice, but the pee all over the wall gives them away.<br />Otherwise, don't push. It makes them mad and more determined not to go. <br />Sounds like you're doing a great job!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920307943803179052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-15157532815430413442010-05-13T08:50:12.504-07:002010-05-13T08:50:12.504-07:00For boys, throw cherrio's or fruit loops into ...For boys, throw cherrio's or fruit loops into the toilet and tell them to aim. My son loved doing that. Another idea is if they do have an accident, don't change them right away. Make them sit in wet or poopy underwear for about a half hour so they understand that part isn't any fun. <br /><br />You have beautiful children and I enjoy reading your blog! Makes me wish my kids were that age again.Pam the Realtorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01286581308987400253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-40957658402380874872010-05-12T05:07:55.709-07:002010-05-12T05:07:55.709-07:00Jacinda--now our boys have another thing in common...Jacinda--now our boys have another thing in common: they had their first day with no accidents on the same day!!! :):) We bribed him with a hotel stay on Fri if he wears underwear all week. (that was what it finally took, he has been so stubborn!)Sara, Justin, Simon and Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703262786201610954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-53699955505505753552010-05-11T21:06:59.615-07:002010-05-11T21:06:59.615-07:00@ Shannon- LOL!!!! :)
my advice.. do what works f...@ Shannon- LOL!!!! :)<br /><br />my advice.. do what works for him (and you). don't worry about how 'old' he is. 3 of our kids didn't train until after 3 yrs. once they are ready, it's much easier. sometimes its a 2 step forward, 1 step back deal. But progress is progress!<br />Good luck!Heather Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03178268668944116984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2079904133460343866.post-6678179810579829922010-05-11T20:16:50.561-07:002010-05-11T20:16:50.561-07:00i have no tips. i do, however, have a boatload of...i have no tips. i do, however, have a boatload of stories. nolan was two...he had pooped in his bedroom. he happened to have a golf club in his room. his poop happened to be shaped like a ball. he "golfed" his poop down the hall, through the living room and into the kitchen. true story.Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01369484385672324710noreply@blogger.com