Yep, we're goin' all out. I'm hot and heavy on the potty training train. Not because I'm in a huge hurry really, but because I'm positive Lilah is ready. I took a quiz in one of the books I'm reading and I scored on the "How exciting! Your toddler is clearly ready for potty training!" level. She's showing most of the signs and is verbal enough to do it. I actually think that picking out her own little potty and undies will be a serious treat for her.
So, I decided to do the potty training in a day potty party. I know obviously that it won't be magically in one day and we have no accidents and everything is free and clear, but I do think that the potty party will definitely appeal to my child. Especially for the fact that the theme is Elmo...her favorite non-human.
Last night I ordered Elmo stickers and a reward chart, some Elmo panties, an Elmo potty dvd, and an Elmo potty book. We'll go to the store to pick out some more panties, get all the pull-ups and training pants (I don't even know what those are yet), get a stool for washing her hands, and let her sit and try out potties. So exciting. And, hopefully we'll borrow a doll from my girlfriend to be Lilah's little peeing helper.
I know all of you will be at the edge of your seats to see how Lilah does with her potty training, so I will be sure to keep you updated on the blog. I thought putting stuff on facebook was weird and that my non-kid friends will think I have the most boring life ever (since I'm clearly so excited about this).
While you're out shopping, I'd recommend the training pants. They're those granny-panty looking undies for kids that come in a pack and have the padded crotch area (for absorption). THEN, also buy the plastic covers. Some are all-in-one now, but I still preferred the separates. This way, when you're ready to venture out into public with a kid who is starting to not wear diapers, you don't resort back to pull-ups or diapers, but if there is an accident, they don't get their clothes soaked (or worse...the floor of where they are-like the foam pit at gymnastics class...don't ask).
ReplyDeleteMostly, GOOD LUCK! Bailey was truly a day b/c I found her motivation and she was willing to do anything for her doll. Lola...well, she took a little longer ;)
Oh, the undies are usually in the underwear aisle at Target or Fred Myers for toddlers (with onesies and such), not with all of the themed underwear in the bigger kid underwear section. Took me forever to find them! TRU also has them.
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