DS1 is 2yrs 7 months and I'm preparing for potty training. I've wanted to wait until he was really ready and we've got a stretch where we're not rushing about with lots going on so there's no pressure on either of us.
He's been showing signs he's ready for a while now such as understanding what the toilet and potty are and what they are used for, what a wee and a poo are and if his nappy is off will tell he needs a wee and ask for the potty (this is usually at bath time / bedtime) and has asked for the potty when this has happened and has done a wee and a poo on the potty! This and anytime he tells us he's done something in his nappy is always greeted with massive well done's, clever boy, good boy for telling mummy or daddy etc. It's also now really obvious when he does a poo in his nappy as he physically stops whatever he is doing while he goes.
I've got 2 pottys, 1 for upstairs & one for downstairs & have dh under strict instructions to also give lots of praise for anything going in the potty & an 'oh dear never mind, next time we'll get in the potty' response for any accidents.
I'm planning on taking him to choose some big boy pants himself in the hope he will be more keen to wear them (he hates pull ups and won't wear them). On day 1 of potty training am I best just leave him completely pant / lower body clothing free?
Also, might sound stupid, but do I still put a nappy on him for daytime naps? He's no where near being dry at night so do I treat naps in the same way? As he's a boy do I teach him to wee standing up or sitting down?
Is there anything else I should know or any tips?
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Preparing to potty train - anything else I need to know or tips?
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OutNumberedByBlue2 · 22/07/2014 13:50
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