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@Sheena she doesn't tell me when she's done a poo or wee in her nappy yet. Communication is still improving.. I am on day 2 so will expect accidents as it's new for them. She hasn't done anything on the potty yet.. So I continue again tomorrow and see... If no progress stop and start again in a month?
My little boy never told me he had a poo or wet nappy unless it was really wet. But we have been using the potty first thing in the morning and before bed for a few months. Basically we do a whole get up and go to bed routine with him. He sees mommy and daddy doing the same. This includes brushing teeth too. So when I introduced the potty more often this week he knew what to expect. So we sort of did a soft start. For 2 days he ran around naked and I just set him on the potty every 45 min. If he didn't pee fairly right away I let him play for another 15. Then start the 45 min cycle again. Today he has been completely out of nappies and in big boy briefs, and we went out if the house for a short car ride.
I’d really recommend listening to the oh crap potty training podcast on Spotify or reading the book (podcast might be best for you as you’re already into potty training) basically talks about realistic expectations and how lots of people think their child isn’t ready and stops on day 2 it’s a common curveball and she talks through it in more details x
@Katie so I should keep at it?
@Jodie ultimately it’s completely your decision and what you feel is best , but from my experience and from reading this book I would keep at it x
I think this is a 2 way situation. Is the toddler ready, as in can they sit on a potty happily? Do they talk about it and/or are they starting to hid when doing a wee or a poo in their nappy. This is a good indicator they are aware of what is happening. The other side, are you ready to make the commitment. We started 2 days ago. My life has been dictated by an alarm every hour and putting my LB on the potty, or 15 min after he drinks, or just before we set out on a journey, or when we stop. The potty is with us all of the time. It is a commitment on both sides and I was not sure I was ready for the work I had to put in. But we have done alright so far.