So it's that time for us - we're getting ready to buckle down and begin potty training Peter. We think he's ready but I'm quite nervous about how it'll go so I was wondering if any of you know of any Potty Training books that you have found to be helpful.
You know what a geek I am and how I NEED to read a book to be able to figure anything out, so please, which ones do you recommend?
3 days ago
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I just got one specifically for boys! I can't remember the name of it though. I like it cause its very laid back and all about letting him make the decision. Which is exactly what Pj needs!
The one that's been highly recommended to me is Toilet Training in A Day. It's from the 70s but the principles they teach apparently great. The friend who told me about it has used it for her two eldest kids and hasn't done it all in a day, but uses the tools taught. I've been trying to track it down at our library with no luck.
I don't know of any yet, however I have a friend that is potty training her son and she has a video that he LOVES and she says it has worked better than any of the books. I know it's kinda a sad statement about the world we live in... but if it works...
The only one that comes to mind is "Everyone Poops". I'm not sure if it's a potty training book though. Let me know how is goes. We tried with Erica a few months ago, and she's still in diapers :(
You can read my blog entry on Toilet Training in a Day for laughs and sympathy. The AAP's is a good primer, Potty Power is an awesome DVD (we sing the songs), and Elmo's Potty Time does well too. Whatever you go with, get some paper towels, too.
Sorry, no book to recommend.
How about putting Fruit Loops in the bowl and let him shoot at the the boats? You do it at regular intervals through the day so he gets used to it.
For number 2 you may have to work on the "uncomfortable principle." If he is to the point where he doesn't like having a stinky diaper you could explain the concept of going in the toilet and then when he forgets or resists -- he (and, unfortunately, everyone else) lives with the consequences for a while.
The all-time #1 method? Bribery. Certain boys (your brother included)absolutely live for competition and reward.
There may be some patience required. I seem to remember a certain someone who wore a diaper to bed every night well past her 4th birthday.
A bag full of M & M's. Pump him full of water, juice, popsicles, whatever. Every time he goes to the bathroom, even if nothing comes out, he gets one. You could promise two for actually peeing.
I concur on the "living for competition and reward" comment. We bought a bag full of M&Ms and rewarded 5 for poo and 2 for pee. But the best advice I got was from Matt Cornish. He said that kids will do it when they're ready (not necessarily when you're ready), no matter how much you bribe, coerce, etc. Don't set a time by which you want them trained - it will stress you out. Be ready to clean up accidents. Have fun with it! Patience for sure!`
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