Comments on: Let me tell you how I really feel about potty training

By: Shoshannah

Shoshannah — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 02:41:25 +0000

Mother of six. Had a wise pediatrician tell me years ago, “Do NOT potty-train,” “Do not mention it.” “Leave it alone.” “The kid will let you know.” He commented that he had “never seen a 16 y/o yet that isn’t potty trained.” I listened, and I’m glad. No stress to me or kid, no fuss, no muss. All “trained” between ages of 2yr.2mos. and 4 yrs. When they decided to “train,” it took all of ONE DAY, and they were done. No accidents (unless you count the time I gave an orange soda to my daughter too close to bedtime! Not her fault. Mine.)

By: Jenny

Jenny — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:38:37 +0000

I feel your pain. Both my boys pooped in their underwear for a total of 5 months. Well, the angels finally sang on me and they are both potty trained. Seriously awesome when that happens. Although the youngest does like to pee all over the bathroom, its like a firehose. Anyway, good luck, it does suck.

By: Smalltowngirl

Smalltowngirl — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 06:05:51 +0000

Ohhhh the joys of potty training! I really feel like for me- JUST when I thought I could NOT stand it any longer-they figured it out….I hope that is this case for you too! This article will make you laugh Good Luck!
http://www.bettyconfidential.com/ar/ld/a/Let_the_potty_training_begin.html

By: the farmers wife

the farmers wife — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 04:20:39 +0000

This is going to sound gross to some but with multiple children to unbuckle to take one to the restroom before he pees in his pants I finally just started keeping an empty water bottle or soda bottle in the car. (Granted I have all boys) When one needed to pee NOW and there was no quick way to get everyone unbuckled, (generally put shoes back on at least two of them) and get the key from the gas station man before the one peed his pants I just pull over pull out the bottle have him stand up in the back, pee in it, put the lid on and toss it in the nearest trash can. That grosses my sister in law out, but it beats the alternative…peed in pants or struggling to keep all the other kids from touching anything in the filthy bathroom *shudders*.

By: Dinissse

Dinissse — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:49:32 +0000

As these are related to moms they get experience with the children. But this was great explanation which is useful to kids as well. Dinissse´s lastest post..Ponce, Puerto Rico

By: Deb - Mom of 3 Girls

Deb - Mom of 3 Girls — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:42:12 +0000

I’m guessing that now probably isn’t the time to let you know that Becca pretty much potty trained herself last fall? Night-time and all, even… Nah, I wouldn’t want to gloat or anything.

Then again, Hannah is now 6 and still wearing pull-ups at night, so I’m thinking we’ll end up sending them off with her to college at this point! LOL

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By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 00:35:51 +0000

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By: Carrie

Carrie — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 21:09:01 +0000

all I have to say is, potty chair in the car!! I know it sounds gross but that thing has been a lifesaver for me. I just keep it in the back with some plastic bags in case of poop and my clorox wipes. I’ve gotten very good at discretely dumping it out in parking lots.

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By: Julie @ the calm before the stork

Julie @ the calm before the stork — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 20:46:03 +0000

Okay, so now I have to go back and read my own post from this morning about poop to see if it sounds arrogant. Living in the Bay Area, I've been more than exposed to the Diaper Free/Infant Potty Training philosophy. I even subscribed to the Yahoo Groups. My lazy-mom version of early potty training is working for us so far in that I'm trying to make it fun and keep expectations low. Wish me luck! Thank you for writing this. Thank everyone for sharing your successes and frustrations in the comments. I realize now, having barely survived getting my kid to sleep through the night and nap during the day, I have a big mountain of poo to climb next. Wheeeeeeeeeee. Julie @ the calm before the stork´s lastest post..must have more