Potty Training

Amazon potty targets and putting him straight in underwear so when he was wet he could feel it. worked for us but every kid is different!

@Megan i will try anything. Thank you!!!

i suggest reading Oh Crap! Potty training it’s been super helpful for me

We did the Oh Crap method and that worked well for our 2.9 year old boy! We did it in December when he was exactly 2.5 yr old.

We are about to do it (FINALLY, thank goodness) with my stepson who turns 4 next week through his therapy. They are saying it is intense, and that we'll need to only be doing that consistently for 3 days. Today, I was told that we need to have him check to see if he's soiled himself every 5 minutes, and take him to the bathroom every 15. If he goes, he's able to come back and play or whatever he was doing. If not, he has to sit on the toilet for 15 minutes (or something to that effect). We're having a meeting to all get on the same page on Tuesday. If I remember, I'll let you know how it all goes!

We used the potty training the 3 days. We left ours in just undies. He wet himself and HATED IT, so that helped us. But we used both M&Ms and an advent calendar thing LIL ADVENTS Potty Time ADVENTures... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07V13MZLF?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I have the same issue of crying when putting him on the toilet outside of the house. With that I've been just putting him on, giving him an M&M and he goes, thnen gets another for going (three for poop)

Hey Mom, Potty training can be quite a challenge, but I just finished training my three-year-old, and I’ve learned a few helpful tips along the way. Here’s what worked for us: 1. Set Aside Dedicated Time: Make sure to carve out a week with minimal interruptions. This will help both you and your little one feel less rushed and more focused. 2. Stay Calm and Collected:If the crying gets overwhelming, consider wearing an earbud and listening to some relaxing music. It helps to ease your mind while you coach him through the process. 3. Frequent Bathroom Trips:Take him to the bathroom every 20 minutes. Consistency is key! Remind him that big boys use the potty. 4. Patience is Key: Sit him on the potty for at least 15 minutes, whether he goes or not. It’s important to give him time to adjust. 5. Celebrate Efforts:No matter the outcome, offer praise. A simple, “I’m proud of you for trying!” can go a long way in boosting his confidence.

Remember, every new experience can be overwhelming for our little ones, so staying relaxed and engaging in conversation can make all the difference. You’ve got this!

@Desiree Thank you so much for this!

Following. Im in the same boat

Hi. Okay. I have a potty training story that I’d rather not post on here. But in short. We did a skit of sorts. We used a cup of water with yellow food coloring. We walked through each step and then held a freaking dancing party. We did the 3 day no pants method. When he actually peed in the potty we waited till the stream stopped and then held a freaking dance party. This went on all day. The second day was still dance party but way less intense.

I’d like to add my kid started with being afraid to sit on his actual potty. Also this book helped me. https://a.co/d/36ZqJZv

I was the same with my little boy and just before Christmas, it clicked and he almost did it himself (I know that’s not want you want to hear, as it seems impossible at the moment) but I felt exactly the same as you but he wasn’t ready when I was trying, I stopped stressing and he was potty trained in a few days when he was ready. It felt like all the children his age was potty trained at the time and made me feel like I was failing. Try not to stress about it xx

@Carly Thank you! Weird thing. The other day I stressed sooooo bad. I mean i was all in my feelings because people had so many opinions and I know I was trying everything. Last night as I was trying to go to sleep, my boy came and said he had to pee. He did that about 4 times every 5-10min 😂. I was soooooo tired but happy that he told me. He even told me this morning. I think he's finally getting it.