Potty Training

I've read up a lot on potty training. When I read the 3-day method I was excited to get started. Only 3 days? That's awesome!! But first I had to figure out if my son was ready. He seemed to have some of the signs down. http://www.babycenter.ca/toddler/pottytraining/whenchildready/ He couldn't yet pull his own pants down, but I was ok  with that.

My in-laws got us a potty over a year ago (http://www.fisher-price.com/en_CA/brands/babygear/products/58894) and Asher had used it a few times then.

From previously trying to train him, I realized he didn't understand when he was peeing or going to pee so that was my first plan. He didn't seem to get it by just leaving him naked, so I put undies on him so that the wet feeling would last longer. It worked!

So, I started doing the 3-day method. Sit him down on the potty, give a treat. If he pees give him another, if he poos give him 2. Well, he did learn. He learned that if he said poopies he would get a chip (chocolate chip). Let's just say day one was a bust. He did manage to go in the potty a couple of times, but it didn't really seem to register.

There were a couple of days we had to scoop poop off the floor & one time *gross part* my dog ate it. Makes me gag just thinking about it, but for the most part it was easier and nicer than trying to wipe up smooshed up poop from his diaper.

Day 1 was October 23, 2012 and I can officially say that today Nov. 3, 2012, my son is potty trained!!!

Without any notice or anything he sat down on his potty and went to the bathroom. He didn't take his undies off (that's next on my list) but he did pee on his potty. And that's all that counts. I'm just happy the only time we have to deal with diapers for now is night time & nap time. And possibly long car trips.

I have to admit it was a lot easier than I thought. As a precaution I think I'll pick up some piddle pads from the dollar store. You never know when an accident will happen in the car.