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From the community

Recent discussions

Potty training

My son had kids underpants on and had an accident, didn’t attempt to go to the potty. My partner immediately went okay time for a pull-up and I disagreed, he said he’s not potty trained and I know that but he’s working on it this is his second full try with underwear. Am I wrong for wanting to keep trying with the underwear after an accident? When my son wears a pull-up he doesn’t even think about the potty doesn’t attempt to go on the potty at all! When he has nothing on he goes pee no issues so this is the in-between stage. This morning he started to pee but stopped and went OOPS I pee’d a little bit and I said ok let’s go to the potty and he went straight to the potty.
I’m asking what would you do so I can best help my son get the hang of it. He’s 2.5 I’d love for him to be potty trained by 3 if we can.

Please HELP!

Moms, I need help asap. My son fell and bust his lip. Nbd, nothing crazy, but now its looking like infection?? Idk. Please help me! Idk what to do! See the picture. Right bottom of lip. What should I do?

Teething and cold symptoms

Has anyone experienced cold symptoms with their baby whilst they’re teething? My LO is teething and he is so stuffy, has a sore throat and cough?? I’m going to the doctors tomorrow but thought I’d check on here to see if anyone else has experienced the same thing x

All I think about is potty training…

And it’s a marathon not a sprint 🙄😩🫠😵‍💫 but wondering if anyone has any suggestions for public potties? In summary, baby girl only goes at home or school. The school has been putting a pull up on her during nap time which I’ve asked that they take off and just make sure she uses the bathroom before and after. They “sometimes” do that. Baby girl was a potty champion and going in public but something happened a few weeks ago and that stop. She HATES public potties and won’t go until we get home. Like, she screams when we go in. We’ve had a few poop issues at home but I would say we are 85% potty trained at home / school but when we are out, it’s a sprint home to go potty. I’ve tried the reward system and so far she won’t even go for a puppy. 🐶

Also - we use to use a portable potty seat so maybe she got use to that and now doesn’t like the regular potty seat?

Upairy

Anyone toilet trained thir LO only putting them in the upairy pants all day and it actually working? Ive tried all the approaches to potty training and so far got no where as nursery have never continued the routine I had so my LG just went back to the begining with it one I have a sissy smelling house cos of all th3 accident from nappy free time, so I've decided to just put her in these upairy pants all day and nappy for bed, so far where only on day 3 and shes not told me shes wet or poo'd and when I taken her to the toilet she's not done anything so far its all in the pants, shes worn the before and told me when she was wet so I know they work but just wanted to see if its successful as they advertise by only wearing these. Has anyone else had success with this method?

Potty Training

Trying not to feel discouraged because my 3 year old is not potty trained… not even close.

She has expressed interest in sitting and wearing underwear, but no success yet. She tells me when she’s peed her diaper and hides to poop and when she’s done she tells me she doesn’t want to be changed for both. Being wet or dirty doesn’t seem to bother her.

I always thought she would do it when she’s ready, but now I think it’s more of, she just doesn’t want to…I’m wondering if we just need to rip the band aid off and just do the naked around the house for a few days.

We’ve read books, watched the Miss Rachel potty special, and even the Daniel Tiger episode.

Teething?

Is this a sign of teething the moment I put my daughters dummy in she knocks it straight out to chew her hands or chews on the dummy. She’s not even sucking her dummy anymore. It’s making it really hard to get her down for naps or even bed time

Nappy rash?

Excuse the peachy bum, but does this look like nappy rash to you? His first tooth has just cut through, he’s also got a cold and cough. He’s never suffered with it before, nappies are being changed when needed but he has also been going for about 4 poo’s a day which isn’t like him normally.

He was pushing himself up hence the rolls lol.

What age did you potty train your child? Any advice?

My daughter is 18m and I think she’s quite verbal and understands alot for her age. I’ve brought a potty and she can say the word potty and sits on it clothed and puts her stuffed toys on it
My question is - how old was your child when you potty trained
- how did you know they were ready
- how long did it take
- how did you do it and any advice

Sorry for so many questions - she seems really intrigued with the potty and I feel she understands the concept. I’ve shown her the ms Rachel potty episode and the book I’m also reading to her

Potty training

Any tips on how to get your toddler to actually sit on the potty? Timers don’t seem to work for us because if she’s being told it’s time to sit on the potty, she will refuse.

potty training

my daughter turns 2 in july and i’m struggling to get her on the potty properly. i do think she’s ready, she pulls her own wet nappies off, she has interest in the bathroom/toilet when myself or her father goes. i just don’t know the right way to approach this. i would love tips, or advice from what you did with your children

tia 🤍

Potty training

I feel like my daughter (14 months) is showing signs of wanting to use the potty. Anyone potty train at this age? Any potty tips?

Potty training

I feel like my daughter is showing signs of wanting to use the potty. (14 months) Anyone else potty training? Any tips?

Tips for potty training please?

We have tried potty training a few times now and every time he won't wee on the potty, just holds it then soon as he's off and walking round he then has an accident.

He's not the best at communicating so I honestly dont know where to start, he goes to preschool in September and would really like him to be potty trained before he goes

mouth trauma / tooth problem

I feel like a horrible mom, my 2 1/2 yr old boy was wrapped up in his bath towel walking to the room and he tripped over his toy, because his hands were in the towel he couldn’t catch himself and he hit mouth first on the wood floor. He was bleeding everywhere and his tooth his messed up, i’m crying cause i feel like it’s my fault for putting his arms in the towel and i’m scared his smile will be ruined for years. Doctor said the tooth may come out but i don’t want his smile being ruined and toothless till his adult tooth grows in when he’s 6/7 yrs old, that’s way to long to not have a front tooth and i’m so emotional about this idk why to do…. i have an emergency dental appt tomorrow morning my i need advice for my emotions and how to cope, his smile is so beautiful 😭😭

Bladder leakage post partum

Hi, does anyone experience urine leakage (small amount) when they stand up or get out of bed? I’ve recently been experiencing this. I am 9 weeks pp. any advice on how i can manage this or exercise tips? Much appreciated x

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