It's Potty Training Time GASP!!
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New Table of Contents
- Before You Start
- When Is My Child Ready?
- All You Ever Wanted To Know About The Potty Chair
- 5 Star Potty Chairs
- Back To The Cheerios
- Pull Ups, POD's & Training Pants
- Potty Training Accessories
- Accidents Will Happen
- Potty Training Pics
- Potty Training
- Some More Great Kid Stuff
- Still More Stuff
- Tell Your Funniest Potty Training Story Here
- Earth Friendly Babies
- Comments or Questions, Post Them Here
Before You Start
DVD - Potty Power
What works for one may not work for you and your child so there are lots of tips and tricks out there today that can help ease the frustration of potty training.
No one can predict when your child is going to have to go, so be patient. Accidents will happens and children will test their limits, not just with potty training, moms we know this. I punished my son one day for misbehaving and he urinated in his closet...go figure.
When Is My Child Ready?
Your friend brags that their child was potty trained before the age of 2. Your nephew refused to be potty trained he started school. Potty Training is another developmental milestone. Let your child set the pace. If your child is not ready, even the best of us can't make them go.What are some of the signs that your child is ready?
- You're changing fewer wet diapers. A toddler who stays dry for an hour or two at a stretch - and occasionally awakes without wetness - is physically ready to take the next step.
- Your child's bowel movements are predictable. A regular BM schedule will help you anticipate when to pull out the potty
- He broadcasts bodily functions. Some children announce ("I pooping now!"). Others communicate through less-verbal means - say, by retreating to a corner or producing a preemptive grunt. If your child shows he's aware of his body's functions, he's ready to try them out on the potty.
- He hates dirty diapers. At some point, most toddlers go through a (fleeting) stage when they're averse to personal messes - they're eager to escape their soiled diapers as soon as possible. This is a golden opportunity to kick off the potty-training period.
- He's able to perform simple undressing. When nature calls, the potty won't be of much use unless your child can quickly yank down his pants and pull-ups or underwear. Similarly, girls should be able to hike up their skirts in a flash.
- He understands bathroom lingo. It's important that your child understands and is able to use the family's words for bathroom functions and any associated body parts.
- He demands a live demonstration. If your child has toileting on the brain, he'll want to see how the experts (read: his parents) do it. So don't be surprised if your child follows you into the bathroom to have a look.
All You Ever Wanted To Know About The Potty Chair
If your home is two levels, you may want to consider two potty chairs, this will make moms life a lot easier.
The Potty Chair vs. The Potty Seat
Both work, and both have advantages and disadvantages.
Many moms prefer a potty seat instead of the potty chair. It is quick and easy to use, and you do not have to add another step to your training, moving the child from the potty chair to the potty seat on the toilet. The second advantage is the potty seat's portability. When going next door, shopping, or visiting your sister, there is not much to pack away. The third advantage is that it puts your toddler's waste right in the toilet, instead of a plastic pot that must be maneuvered out from its base, poured into the toilet, sanitized, and returned to the base.
There are some disadvantages to potty seats. The first is that the potty seat can only be used in a bathroom, where as the potty chair can be used in any room. The second is that the child deals with dangling her legs over the side of the toilet, rather than planting her feet firmly on the floor. This problem is alleviated by the use of the Freedom Trainer provides the child with a step and railings to improve stabilityPotty Chairs today offer different styles, features and come in many assorted colors. You can also purchase just about any option including music or ones that make sounds when your child "goes."
There are a few features that are nice, but not absolutely essential, including potty chairs with arms and a backrest. One additional feature that can easily become a mother's favorite accessory for training sons is the removable splashguard. You will bless the name of the inventor once you have it.
5 Star Potty Chairs
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BABYBJÖRN Potty Chair - Blue
Designed by one of the top names in baby products, this sleek, ergonomic potty chair is comfortable for your child and convenient for you. Simply lift out the inner potty to empty and clean.
Amazon Price: $22.99 (as of 12/17/2009) 
Travel Potty
Durable and lightweight, it folds up to the size of a small briefcase. To use, simply pull the recessed grips to open, slide the sides down, and lock into place. Lift up the seat, insert a resealable gallon-sized storage bag over the lid, and then close the seat to lock the bag in place. When your child is done, remove the bag, seal it shut, and dispose of the contents. The seat even has two storage compartments on either side to hold the bags, wipes, and a change of underwear or training pants.
Amazon Price: $29.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
Boon Potty Bench
The Potty Bench is a sleek meeting of style and function. Made of tough plastic in fun colors, it comes with locking side storage compartments for small toys or supplies and a toilet paper holder. Put the lid down and you have a sturdy step stool that holds up to 300 lbs.
Amazon Price: $34.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
Mommy's Helper Contoured Cushie Tushie Potty Seat
This padded seat easily converts the family toilet to a toddler-size training potty. It's comfortable for your toddler and convenient for you, letting you skip the step of emptying the contents of a separate potty.
Amazon Price: $10.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
Flippee The Toilet Shield
The Flippee is an innovative new device designed to promote better aiming habits in young boys ages 3 and up, while preventing damage to the walls and floor of a family's bathroom. This removable device sits on the rim of the toilet once the seat has been lifted, effectively turning the toilet into a urinal for young boys. It can be easily placed onto, or removed from the toilet by the child or his parent.
Amazon Price: $22.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
Back To The Cheerios
Now you don't have to throw Cheerio's in the toilet. These toilet paper animal shaped Toilet targets are pediatrician approved and are a fun, educational and positive way to train toddlers how to use the toilet. Put a potty target in your toilet with the "Aim" to sink the animal! Potty or toilet targets are a great way to motivate children during potty training.
Toilet Time Targets
Pull Ups, POD's & Training Pants
Pullups, Training Pants or POD's help contain leaks and let your child know that they are wet to let them know they have to go or contain accidents all together.
Huggies Pull-Ups Training Pants with Learning Designs
For kids who learn best by seeing, there's PULL-UPS® Training Pants with LEARNING DESIGNS®. They feature special patterns that fade away when they get wet, to help your child learn how to stay dry!
Amazon Price: $18.23 (as of 12/17/2009)
Pull-Ups Training Pants with Learning Designs, 3T-4T (32-40 lbs), Mega, 40 training pants
For kids who learn best by seeing, there's PULL-UPS® Training Pants with LEARNING DESIGNS®. They feature special patterns that fade away when they get wet, to help your child learn how to stay dry!
Amazon Price: $18.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
PODS Potty Trainer for Boys and Girls - Case Pack
Anatomically designed to fit toddlers, PODS are an underwear insert that helps bridge the gap between giving up diapers and wearing big boy or big girl underwear. Using a PODS insert in regular underwear allows your potty training to remain in underwear while providing accident protection.
Amazon Price: $27.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
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Seventh Generation Training Pants, 2t-3t, (26-34 Lbs), 29-count Packages (Pack of 4) (116 Training Pants) [Amazon Frustration-Free Packaging]
Seventh Generation Chlorine-Free Diapers offer soft, cloth-like comfort and feature stretchy leg gathers and closure tabs. In addition to keeping baby dry and reducing the risk of diaper rash, the absorbent polymer in these diapers is non-toxic and non-irritating to baby's sensitive skin.
Amazon Price: $45.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
Potty Training Accessories
A Great resource is Potty Training Solutions
Accidents Will Happen
PiddlePad Waterproof Seat Liner
Protects Car Seats, Strollers and Joggers! Contains messy diaper blowouts- above and below diaper line! Features soft, absorbent layers that wick moisture away from child's skin. Waterproof vinyl outer layer prevents messy stained seats, and makes cleanups easy.
Amazon Price: $6.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
Kiddopotamus Deluxe PiddlePad
Super soft and absorbent protection. Makes every car seat accident proof. Waterproof, machine washable liner prevents messy, stained seats and makes clean up easy. Safe, contoured design fits easily in car seats and strollers without reducing harness safety.
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 12/17/2009)
Kiddopotamus Elite Duomat 2 in 1 Car Seat Protector Mat
The new Elite DuoMat provides the ultimate in protection for both children and car upholstery. The ultra high back and ultra dense molded foam provide complete protection of upholstery. It prevents scratches and dents through many years of car seat use. It is height adjustable, latch compatible and come with handy storage pockets.
Amazon Price: $26.95 (as of 12/17/2009)
Soaker Mattress Pad
Ease the nights of potty-training toddlers (and their parents) with this soaker mattress pad. Placed over the bottom sheet, it offers a100% waterproof barrier between the child and the bedding. When accidents happen, it holds up to 6 cups of liquid, keeping the child drier. The tuck-tail style makes putting it on easy enough for children. Also works perfect for babies whose diapers often leak during the night.
Amazon Price: $13.70 (as of 12/17/2009)
Springmaid Baby 2 Pack Reversible Waterproof Mattress Pad
2 Pack Reversible Waterproof Pad that is perfect for use in bassinets, changing tables and cradles - Size 18" x 27" - Fill 100% Waterproof Vinyl - Outer Shell: 100% Polyester
Amazon Price: (as of 12/17/2009)
Potty Training Pics
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"Once Upon a Potty" - HILARIOUS - MUST SEE
I found this video in my brother's video collection. I thought it was absolutely hilarious. I love how they repeat the words "Weewee" and "Poopoo". I almost died laughing when I saw him bend over and show us his "little hole for making poopoo"! This is great stuff! So good it had to go on Youtube. DON'T FORGET TO SEND THIS TO YOUR FRIENDS!!!
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My Son Pee'd in His Closet
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