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Posted: 09 February 2006 at 7:34pm | IP Logged

Oh no tomorrow is the day!!!

Yep we are actually going to commence potty training at last!!

Do you have any last minute tips for us before we hurl head long into this dreaded stage?

Posted: 09 February 2006 at 7:38pm | IP Logged

keep a mop handy!! Thats about all I can remember with potty training LOL

HelenC

Posted: 09 February 2006 at 7:51pm | IP Logged

gawd!

thanks for that!!

i need to invest in some marigolds as well

Posted: 09 February 2006 at 7:52pm | IP Logged

no matter how little wee goes in the potty or how long it takes for him to do a wee give him loads of praise & have loads of Patience lol

the hardest bit i found was teaching Harry to stand a pee and get a good aim lol

Good Luck

Posted: 09 February 2006 at 7:53pm | IP Logged

Ooooh good luck little Max

Just been consistant babe, dont give up no matter how hard it gets. If you go out take lots of clothes..not an emergancy nappy lol

take him to the toilet every half hour or so, that way he will go, once he done it and you have danced around he will want to do it more and more.

If he has a million accidents dont look to disappointed, reassure him. If he is continuely having accidents dont make a fuss..stop and change him then carry on as normal.

did I send you a wet proof travel mat when I sent the travel potty? If not I will get on to you great for the pram/car seat.  Dont feel embarrassed when ur out about pulling out the travel potty, if he needs to go he needs to go lol He will in time as he masters it learn how to stay dry.

i think thats it for now, good luck babe and good max. Im so sorry your pressies didnt arrive in time Max but I promise they are in transit as we speak so hopefully in daddys bag next week.

Hugz n love to u both xxxxx

Posted: 09 February 2006 at 7:59pm | IP Logged

aw, I've not got any advice I'm afraid but wanted to say good luck!! 

Posted: 09 February 2006 at 9:18pm | IP Logged

As all have said patience, i cant remember going thru it with dd1 now it was so long ago, but i do remember asking her all the time do you need to go?, also try to look out for signs when he does want to go, like holding his lil manhood or extra fidgety (more than normal for a lo anyway).

Those wet proof travel mats are a godsend if you do get hold of one.

Other than that hope it all goes well, Good Luck Hun

Posted: 09 February 2006 at 9:25pm | IP Logged

good luck -

 i have no experience of potty training for boys - but with dd the peepee was ok - but it took ages to master the pooh in the potty (tmi etc)

i think it has something to do with letting go