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Potty Training During Lockdown!

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LunaHardy · 22/03/2020 11:22

So now seems like a better time than any and I've decided to potty train my 2yo dd during quarantine! I haven't potty trained for about 10 years and that was with my ds. I've bought her a potty a few weeks ago just to get her used to it but she's still not keen on sitting on it. Any tips please?

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Indecisivelurcher · 16/04/2020 12:00

When I was training my Dd at just over 2, she was dry for about a month then refused point blank to go, think the novelty had worn off. After a few weeks of positive, I got mad and took her doll away. She ended up with 3 dolls sat on the mantle before she decided she would use the loo after all. She didn't have a single accident after. Defo a case of iron will stubborn!

fascinated · 16/04/2020 12:04

Wow lurcher !

TwistyHair · 16/04/2020 12:18

That’s so funny @Indecisivelurcher

Indecisivelurcher · 16/04/2020 12:21

The thing that drove me mad was that she used to run behind the sofa to wee, on purpose, instead of running to the loo!!!

Indecisivelurcher · 16/04/2020 12:32

2 accidents so far, then absolutely legged it to the potty for a winner wee!

glastogal · 16/04/2020 13:19

Been a good morning here! One little accident - 3 potty pees and a poo 👏 one of the pees he took himself to. I'm so proud of him! 7 days in and this afternoon he is going to wear trousers to walk to the post box to post nanny's birthday card. Eek!

Joywillcomeagain · 16/04/2020 13:22

Oh it's nice to hear the positive stories!!

FiresideTreats · 16/04/2020 13:41

Well done all! Some positive stuff today. We are day 7 and have had 4 prompted wees and a poo (caught just in time) on the potty. Back to commando this afternoon. Still not left the house as we have to walk past the closed park and it'll only cause upset 😭

Is it ok if they are only going when prompted? No real signs of taking himself there yet, but no accidents either. For now!

fascinated · 16/04/2020 14:30

Another cycle without an accident! Took trousers back off tho to make it easier to get to potty. V proud!

I think we all deserve a round of applause! Any treats planned for mummies?!

LunaHardy · 16/04/2020 14:42

A good morning for us here, all wees on the potty with clothes on. However she did wait until nappy for her poo last night! I knew she needed it and tried to encourage potty but she wouldn't sit there long enough. Ready to go out for a walk this afternoon once she wakes from her nap. Wish us luck!

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Indecisivelurcher · 16/04/2020 14:45

I think I'm guna have to commit to this thing! 2 accidents this morning, then 4 wees on the potty including one when we were out for a bike ride. Still waiting for the big Poo.

fascinated · 16/04/2020 15:06

You said
. Ds doesn't consistently tell me when he needs to go, he'll flat out deny poos, because he doesn't want to have a change rather than he doesn't know,

Ie he isn’t liking being changed

and will wet through a nappy with a single giant wee

So he is capable of holding for a long time and consolidating

then have a melt down and pull his nappy off.

senses that he is ready to move on from nappies, frustration with them

He has days where he tells me if he's had a wee and is very pleased.

makes connection with weeing being significant And is aware, and happy

Then days he denies all knowledge. This doesn't sound promising I know, but I think some of it is stubborness and not wanting to leave his game.

of course. You have also never explicitly said anything like “ ok, now we are moving in from nappies, we will be putting weeds and poos in the potty from now on, so if you tell me abiut them we can work together to learn how to do that...” - i assume?

I feel like in some ways he'll be happier to use a potty/ toilet instead. He's got good understanding, language and can do his own trousers etc.

all great! He just needs nudging from you

I'm twitching to get him potty trained because I've really had enough of nappies,

I was too. Feel better now doing sth positive to move forward

but I don't want to make a rod for my own back if I go for it too early and create a resister! This is just such a great time to go for it while we're at home, and before he starts preschool in Sept.

ideal timing

So I'm really on the fence...

Iris243 · 16/04/2020 15:24

Ahh another 2 accidents.

Did a wee in the kitchen after I’d tried to get her to go. She went to sit on potty after and then showed me her wee and said ‘wee wee’.

Then a poo just sort of fell out, but I had the baby gate closed so she was caught sort.

As I type this she is doing a self initiated wee! Can’t figure her out at all.

fascinated · 16/04/2020 15:34

Some say to try not to say “it’s ok” if they have accidents in case they interpret it as you saying that weeing in that place is ok?

Indecisivelurcher · 16/04/2020 18:33

Omg so oooo many wees?! 10 plus a poop. My daughter does 4 wees a day I'd say?! I'm assuming this is Day 1 enthusiasm!

TwistyHair · 16/04/2020 18:44

All wees on potty or toilet. One wee in her leggings when she was unattended. No poo.... it’s putting me on edge. I know she needs one. I can tell

babycornplease · 16/04/2020 19:19

@TwistyHair and @LunaHardy we've had all wees today as well. Again. No magical poo 😫 although in some ways, is this a good thing? If we know they won't poo until night time then at least we know they won't be having poo accidents? trying to put a positive spin on it.

One wee accident here today, again at dinner time because the Tesco man turned up (my last delivery ever by the looks of things) so she was sitting in her booster for too long... all others on potty, and another nappy free trip to the park! Albeit another short one...

myself2020 · 16/04/2020 19:24

we’ve just done it. started on friday, no accidents since monday. if they are ready, ots easy
(i read the “oh crap” book. and put it directly into the recycling. its bonkers)

TwistyHair · 16/04/2020 19:33

Nice @myself2020. How old is your child?

babycornplease · 16/04/2020 19:48
Hmm
fascinated · 16/04/2020 19:55

Well I liked the oh crap book! One poo accident today. Not quite sure why. Tired? Anyway. Cracking on.

Indecisivelurcher · 16/04/2020 20:38

What's this oh crap book say.

Moo31 · 16/04/2020 23:53

Hi ladies I've been following the thread as we started to train DS who is 2.5 at the weekend thinking we'll never get an opportunity like this so now is as good a time as any! Tomorrow (Fri) will be day 7. Today was the first day of no accidents! He still needs lots of prompting though.
Only maybe once a day would he say "I do pee pee" and it's a mad rush onto the potty.

I think we'll persevere and see if he "gets it" over the next few days. For the Oh Crap method how long do they suggest is a reasonable attempt and if they aren't getting it to let it go and try again? I'm just wondering if by day 7 they should just get it and be taking themselves to the potty everytime? Or is it reasonable to keep going to say day 10 and reassess where he is at then?

Iris243 · 17/04/2020 06:05

I don’t know about the if they’re ready thing. I have a friend who has a 4 year old who is still having accidents, can it sometimes just take a bit of time?

I know I’m doing it early at 21 months, but she’s made real progress and I don’t know if I should give up and wait after all this. I guess I feel bad about putting her back in a nappy or worry it will confuse her.

I have the same question @moo31 we are day 9 of oh crap. Had one dry day but that’s it.

Indecisivelurcher · 17/04/2020 07:50

I haven't read oh crap but personally I'd say avoid promoting, even if it leads to more accidents, because that's part of the learning process. Unless you're about to go out of course. Or can see them hopping up and down! Also promoting lots can lead to resistance! They need to be masters of their own bladders...

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