April 27, 2009

Potty Training...

Ok, so today is the day. I'm potty training Max. So far, not so good. It's only been a few hours but getting a rhythm going is not happening yet. I'm about to have my fourth baby and have yet to have a child who is independently using the toilet. I'm a bit skeptical that it can be done. I know other moms have done it....
Any suggestions?

2 comments:

Timbra said...

have you tried potty training bootcamp or potting training your child in a day? or just winging it? sorry to say. . . alani potty trained last august with little to know need for prodding. . . . so, i'm at a loss for ACTUALLY training a child in this situation. good luck mama!!

Haley said...

What I'd suggest is staying home for 3 or 4 days straight, giving him lots of salty snacks which makes him thirsty and lots of liquids. Then have him try at frequent intervals like 20 or 30 minutes. Have him wear underwear, and if he pees in them don't change them right away, let him feel the uncomfortableness of being wet. By the end of day one you'll think it will never work, but the end of day 3 you'll pretty much be done. Hope that helps.