Comments on: Thoughts on Potty Training

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:52:13 +0000

@Potty Training Guru – that sounds pretty funny! Thanks for sharing.

By: Potty Training Guru

Potty Training Guru — Wed, 20 May 2009 20:46:29 +0000

I’ve potty trained 3 children now and all i can say is that videos and books are a godsend. It really depends on the child some just prefer a book. I’ve tried a few videos like once upon a potty, and such but they are just too outdated. However, i was searching the net and i came across the magic bowl. I linked it above. It was 12 bucks and i can honestly say it was worth every penny. It’s a musical about potty training. The kids all watch it and potty training seems to have turned into a marching band at my house. Anyways thats just my two cents.

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:23:03 +0000

Thanks Denis, and I think you are right. We noticed some off and on periods for Smarty Pants too, also around when our second one was born too. That is great that she started taking to the potty at 18 months though! With our second one, who is now 8 months, we have been trying a “diaper free” approach, which is interesting and seems to be working… once I get some more experience with it I will definitely share my thoughts and experiences on the whole thing here!

By: Denis

Denis — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 08:34:30 +0000

We've noticed that potty training comes in fits and starts. Our oldest seem to take to the potty very early and very easily (18 months). Then she came to a stage where she didn't want to have anything to do with it. I chalk it up to the arrival of our second child and the regression issues that everyone talks about. I'm happy to finally report though that as of this comment, our oldest seems to have finally negotiated the training stage. I like your blog. Denis’s last blog post..Musical Butts

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:06:49 +0000

Thanks Kate, glad you found the tips helpful!

By: Used Baby Furniture

Used Baby Furniture — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 18:16:19 +0000

The potty training tips suggested by you are very helpful. Thanks for posting.

Kate

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:29:28 +0000

Hi JK, thanks for the kind words and your comment. Potty training in a single day? I can’t see how that is possible, so I agree, it must have been horrible! Good to hear about your blog. It is always good to see more dad bloggers out there! Good luck with it and I will be checking it out!

By: Head Jammer

Head Jammer — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 13:27:20 +0000

Hi Naomi, yeah, it is difficult, and it is frustrating, we went through the same. Keep looking for those signs (e.g. “the pee-pee dance”). Also, just keep remembering that the accidents will stop soon! Best of luck!

By: naomi

naomi — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:42:39 +0000

potty training , for me, is really difficult. My youngest will be 3 this coming april and yet he still pees on the floor! I get so frustrated every time he does that. Sigh!

By: jk

jk — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 22:10:10 +0000

Hey guys. Love the site. I vividly remember doing the potty training thing with my first son. My wife was given a book about how to do potty training in a single day by some evil friend. It was horrible! I’m just getting started at this blogging thing myself (http://dadicals.blogspot.com), and I appreciate the great content and useful information that you guys always provide!

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