Am I really doing this? Is Kira ready? I know she is over 3, many many children get potty trained a lot younger than Kira but am I ready for it. I love diapers, they are dependable, they are easy, the kids like them what's not to like except the cost? I am a control freak, diapers fit into my world. Potty training is unpredictable, sometimes messy, time consuming just to name a few things. But Kira is 3, all of her friends are potty trained, her favorite cousins (Kiara and Indigo) wear big girl pants so it seemed about time. Long long time ago before she was 2 Kira went potty in her toilet twice. I didn't want to potty train her then thinking she was too young , I just wanted to see if she could do it. We bought her a Dora padded toilet seat that she saw at Baby's R Us, that prompted this potty training thing, she really really wanted the seat we told her she couldn't wear diapers any more if we bought her the seat, she agreed. We've been doing this potty training thing since Saturday, Kira has had one accident since then she had it this morning. It frightened her a lot, she cried really hard so Joshy cried. While I was getting her on to the toliet she was worried about the mess in the kitchen (thank goodness she was in the kitchen.. easier to mop than clean carpet) she kept on saying Mommy I'm ok, just go clean the mess, clean the mess! (I'm glad she has her priorities straight). Kira only gets her diaper for nap time and bedtime. She has woken up from her nap with a dry diaper every day since Sunday and this morning she woke up with a dry diaper from her nighttime sleep. (14 hours!) Now if we can just get her to go in the toliet, she hasn't yet but has had just the one accident so where's it all going?Any potty training advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Advice? Be patient. I don't care what the various books say-- it doesn't happen in a day. Also, be consistent. Don't start putting her in a diaper again during the day (or during sleep times, once you decide to phase that out) when she has more accidents or refuses to go on the toilet. You'll be tempted to, but it will leave you both worse off in the end if you do back down.
And though it may be rough for a little while, you'll be so happy when everything clicks and you can take "Kira's diaper" off your "Things to clean" list!
Best Wishes!
This is a huge step but so worth it- you can do this! I was the opposite- diapers don't fit in my world and the toilet is so much easier for me. We took Mya out of diapers over a year ago and never went back. Like Alyssa said, I think it confuses them to wear undies and then a diaper.
For us going no diapers at all worked the best- monitoring the liquids to none an hour before bed and naptimes and then making going potty part of the bed and naptime routine so her bladder was empty. She never had an accident until I forgot to do that- but she was accident free during sleep time for at least 6 months. I also think pushing the liquids during the day when she was awake helped Mya a ton so she felt the urge to go a lot and she could really learn when she needed to go. Good luck- expect setbacks and keep on pushing forward.
Sounds like Kira is already doing well. I'm soooo happy that Skylar was potty trained (day and night) before Trevor was born. I agree with other comments, just decide to do it and don't turn back. Expect delays. Be patient. You're already doing great.
Wow, can I just say I am so jealous. Noah has no interest whatsoever. It sounds like she is ready for this step. Since I have never done it, I have not words of wisdom. It is a huge step and change for both of you.
No wisdom here, but all the rest of that sounds good! Listen to Hannah, she's a recent veteran of potty training. I'll be asking you for tips when Bella's ready- say, when she's 6? I think Kira's doing well and you both need to be patient- it's only been a few days.
Hopefully my experience in house-training dogs will pay off in the patience department when my time comes. For years I called it 'house-trained', then quickly correcting myself to 'potty-trained' when talking to Michelle. It's just what i knew.
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