Tucker has recently started to walk and is pretty steady on his feet. I
decided I would buy a potty chair and get him accustomed to it, even if
that just meant sitting him on it during diaper changes and before his
bath. That is exactly what I did and low and behold he has taken to the
idea like wildfire. The first day he peed right after his nap, the
second day he peed 3 times and pooped twice, today he has peed and
pooped twice each. He isn't alerting me with words that he needs to go
because he isn't talking yet, but he is showing me physical signs. He is
wearing big boy underwear (not even trainers) during the day when we
are home.
I have no great expectations for Tucker. We are taking it day by day. He will happily sit on the potty for a few minutes at a time; if he goes potty we cheer, if not no big deal. I have read all the studies about how training too early can be detrimental or make the process last longer, that may be true...I don't know. What I do know is that aside from his nighttime diaper I have nothing in his diaper bin. So if nothing else, I am saving myself from dirty diapers. Tucker is showing no signs of stress or resistance, so assuming everything continues in a positive manner we will keep potty training.
My mama had me trained before I could talk using much the same method I am using now. I know it can be done and she has been great with supportive words and tips. Nick is completely on board with the process. He will sit on the floor with Tucker reading him stories and handing him toys to play with. Here is to our continued success!
I have no great expectations for Tucker. We are taking it day by day. He will happily sit on the potty for a few minutes at a time; if he goes potty we cheer, if not no big deal. I have read all the studies about how training too early can be detrimental or make the process last longer, that may be true...I don't know. What I do know is that aside from his nighttime diaper I have nothing in his diaper bin. So if nothing else, I am saving myself from dirty diapers. Tucker is showing no signs of stress or resistance, so assuming everything continues in a positive manner we will keep potty training.
My mama had me trained before I could talk using much the same method I am using now. I know it can be done and she has been great with supportive words and tips. Nick is completely on board with the process. He will sit on the floor with Tucker reading him stories and handing him toys to play with. Here is to our continued success!
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