Struggling to make the connection
So I’ve been working with my son the last week and he’s been doing great holding his pee bare bottomed, but as soon as I add loose pants or a pair of undies, he pees right through them. I keep reminding him to tell me when he needs to pee and what his reward is when he gets it in the potty, but he’s just not making the connection. I’m not sure what else to do. How can I help him?
👋☺ Hi @Kelsey In my 4 decades of toddler potty training experience I've learned: the transition phase between diapers/nappies or bare bum to wearing training pants or underwear can be a tricky step for most toddlers. At first the feel of cotton underwear will almost always trigger potty accidents. Especially if it's the thicker "training pants" because they feel like a diaper. Undees and clothing can feel snug & absorbent like the comfy diapers your little cutie is used to eliminating in and didn't have to think about it and could pee/poo freely at any time. It feels snug and enclosed like a familiar comfy diaper - its a safety net. Luckily there's an in between step you can try! Commando! No underwear or diaper/pull-up underneath pants, shorts, skirts. Heres a helpful video for you that explains this progression and will help answer any questions about the timing, steps & stages of transitioning from: 1. diaper/nappy 2. bare bum 3. commando 4. underwear 5. pants/clothing https://youtu.be/dl9tOmqESRw