Pull-Ups Potty Training a Family Affair

Pull-Ups Potty Training A Family Affair

Last month I shared with you my tips on potty training a boy. Now that our little guy is two we have started preparing for the next phase in his life. Luckily we have been through this before, twice. But the one thing I have learned is all kids are different and thinking that potty training will run the same way is most likely not going to happen. I just recently attended a teleconference courtesy of Pull-Ups with Jeannette Kaplun an award-winning journalist and internationally recognized parenting expert and Dr. Alberto Andres Cotton a Miami based pediatrician in a teleconference to discuss potty training.

Pull-Ups Potty Training

I took away so much great advice from these two and after all the note taking I rounded up some of the important tips. The easiest way to get potty training to run smoothly is to get everyone involved. My little guy spends time with my in-laws and parents regularly, to keep him from regressing we have set up a plan that everyone is encouraged to follow.

Make a plan to keep the flow of potty training running smooth even when mommy and daddy are away.
Have pull-ups handy with caregivers and don’t resort back to diapers once the transition is in effect.
If you are using timed potty breaks as reminders, keep the pattern going when your away. We use a timer at home so the timer goes with my little guy and is used with caregivers.
Never reinforce anything your child does wrong in a negative way. Positive reinforcement is key.
Regression is okay. Some children need to regress at times and will soon catch up. Don’t pressure them but keep the encouragement and positivity even through the regression.
There is no age requirement for potty training and pushing them to early is not reccomended. If there is no steady progression by the age of 4 seek your pediatrician’s advice.
Flushable wipes are great for potty training and learning to wipe.
Celebrate milestone’s in small effective way. I love Jeannette’s idea to sing or keep a chart as a visual reinforcement.