why little kids are so fascinated with toilet paper rolls? and unravelling them? and putting the end of the toilet paper in the toilet and then flushing?
Because I certainly have. I dont' think I have ever gone through so much toilet paper in such a short period of time as I have since Julien toilet trained.
Showing posts with label potty training. Show all posts
Showing posts with label potty training. Show all posts
Sunday, April 17, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Potty learning - has he done it?
Today is day 5 - and I think he has it figured out! We had a trip out of the house this morning. He used the washroom before we left, and he didn't have an accident while we were gone. I asked him if he needed the toilet while we were out, and he said no. When we got to my in laws house (1hr after leaving our home) he said he needed to pee, but it was a false alarm. However 20 minutes later he went and did great!
This afternoon, he has told me twice that he needs to use the washroom - I am so proud of my little guy!
ETA: I am not a huge fan of pull-ups or other training pants. I think that it actually HINDERS the learning process. I have used them on occasion (more at night than anything else - and twice when we went out - but only because he didn't want to wear a diaper, and I KNEW he was not ready for a trip out of the house) Otherwise, I pack 2 pairs of pants and underwear, and bring a plasctic bag for soiled clothes - although we haven't needed it just yet.
This afternoon, he has told me twice that he needs to use the washroom - I am so proud of my little guy!
ETA: I am not a huge fan of pull-ups or other training pants. I think that it actually HINDERS the learning process. I have used them on occasion (more at night than anything else - and twice when we went out - but only because he didn't want to wear a diaper, and I KNEW he was not ready for a trip out of the house) Otherwise, I pack 2 pairs of pants and underwear, and bring a plasctic bag for soiled clothes - although we haven't needed it just yet.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
adventures in potty learning
Julien is 3.5 - and still in diapers. I have attempted a few times in the last 18mths to get him going on the potty or the toilet, and to no avail. He has done his business a few times, but then he ends up wanting diapers back on. I *think* the biggest issue is that he will happily sit in a wet/poopy diaper. He really isn't bothered by it.
We don't really have any outings planned this weekend, so when we got home from our playdate this morning I changed him into underwear and off we went. I make him use the toilet every 20 - 30 minutes, and in 3 hrs we have had 1 accident - progress from the last time we tried.
However, while he was using the potty - I was trying to put Kyle down for a nap. Once he was in the crib, I left the room to find Julien standing on a stool, dumping the contents of the potty into the sink - water/pee/toilet paper.
What happens when you put toilet paper in the sink? it clogs the drain - so not fun.
I learned my lesson that I cannot leave him alone in the bathroom....
Wish us luck on this journey please - I hope it's quick
We don't really have any outings planned this weekend, so when we got home from our playdate this morning I changed him into underwear and off we went. I make him use the toilet every 20 - 30 minutes, and in 3 hrs we have had 1 accident - progress from the last time we tried.
However, while he was using the potty - I was trying to put Kyle down for a nap. Once he was in the crib, I left the room to find Julien standing on a stool, dumping the contents of the potty into the sink - water/pee/toilet paper.
What happens when you put toilet paper in the sink? it clogs the drain - so not fun.
I learned my lesson that I cannot leave him alone in the bathroom....
Wish us luck on this journey please - I hope it's quick
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