Postby seabel » Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:59 pm
I agree with the other responses, there is no book that can teach you about potty training. Your child will tell you when they are ready and again the later the better. There are plenty of signs to let you know when they are ready (just google for a list). Personally, I didn't use a potty as I don't see the point as you then have to train them to sit on a loo seat. I just went straight from nappies to the loo. I bought cloth pants (Bambino mio) to catch any accidents, it doesn't stop them from feeling wet but at least it doesn't run down their legs! You have to be prepared to be housebound for about a week so that there is no stress on either your child or yourself. My first daughter was 2 years and 4 months and she was so obviously ready so we were done both days and nights in a week. My second I tried when she was 2 years and 10 months (it was summer and I thought it was the perfect opportunity) but was clearly not ready so after a couple of days I left it and tried again when she was 3 years and 1 month (December!) and we were done in a few days. The key is to not get stressed, be prepared to sit with them and read stories and sing for a long time and lots and lots of praise! I bought stickers that said "I used the toilet" and they were in different colours. Red for a wee and yellow for a number 2! She was desperate for a yellow one so that helped! Whatever you choose to do, good luck with it! It seems a big deal and feels like forever when you are doing it but then looking back it is such a short time!
