Alice has been doing really well with her potty training. Actually, she has been doing so well that the teachers at her school felt it was time to abandon the Pull Ups and bring on the panties. Even I felt emotionally ready for the transition. Cut me some slack. I am a postpartum woman. I am still a little hormonally charged. Anyhow, this past Monday was the day I took a deep breath and hid the few Pull Ups I had left in the closet. When I got her dressed for school, I put on her favorite Cinderella panties. When she asked for her Pull Up, I told her that the Pull Up fairy took them away and that there would be no more Pull Ups only panties. She was not too thrilled but she let me put the panties on and pull her leggings over them.
Success!
Until her nap time anyhow. The teachers at her school put a Pull Up on the students for their rest period and once Alice got that absorbant puppy on her butt she was not letting it go. She refused to let the teachers change her or to go to the potty. When I got her home, I convinced her to let me put on some panties. She wet a few, but before bedtime she managed to use the potty and to keep her panties dry.
Success!
Until today anyhow. I guess I should be happy that she wore her panties all day today without a major battle. Still I am disappointed that I had to learn the importance of packing socks along with changes of pants and panties. I know I have no real control over this whole process. I think that is the most difficult part of not only potty training but parenthood in general. When it comes down to it, you really don't have any control over anything. Yes, you can make rules and have expectations. But, in terms of development, the kid runs the show. It doesn't matter how often you model a behavior or talk about something. Your kid is the one that has to figure it out for himself or herself. It is so hard to stand back and let things happen according to a timetable that is not yours. With all this in mind, I shall head to Target tomorrow and purchase at least 10 pairs of black leggings. This way when I change yet another soaked pair of panties and pants, I won't have to worry about matching.
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Make sure that your child is not constipated. This is the most important in getting started. Children’s are afraid of the toilet and the whole process of getting in a cold wet small room. If you are not an expert in knowing about the constipation, get them to a doctor when you see signs of them not eating well or change of mood. Increase the amount of fluid and fiber in their daily diet. Water plays an import role in helping your child staying healthy and helping to digest easily. Give lots of water and encourage with praise when they drink. Fiber enriched food for kids include; Barley, Navy Beans, Baked Beans, Split Peas, Oat Bran, Raspberries, Green Peas, Prunes, Spinach, Broccoli, Raisins, Mixed Vegetables, Strawberries, Carrots, Potatoes, Corn, Rice, Apples, Oranges, Celery.
ReplyDeleteRead children's story books about potty training to your child. There are lots of books available for you get online on potty training. Reading and imagination helps the child to relate to the interesting characters and behaviors within the story and helps them follow accordingly. Offer lots of praise when your child does make some progress. It is not an easy practice but this will help you see results amazingly when you really put in the effort to make your child proud of their achievement. Avoid physical punishment for not using the potty. Stop all reminders about using the toilet. Replace the reminders with the potty training stories you’ve read to your child. This helps as their mind recalls the story and how will keep it in mind when its time.
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Thanks for the feedback. Thankfully the potty is now a non issue and Alice is doing awesome with it!
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