Rhys is a clever little nugget. I’m not just saying it because I love him but he really is quite advanced! He was walking at 9 months and even posting Groupon deals to Facebook (ok that may have been a fluke but still …).
I have no doubt that he’ll be pretty early at potty training too; of course we won’t be pushing him into it though, when he’s ready he’ll let us know, but I do make sure to vocalise when he’s done a poo, and wave my hand over my nose so that we can try and build up some kind of communication with it.
I’m keen to know what I’m doing in advance so when that time comes, me and Pete can be ready. To get ‘in the know’, I’ve teamed up with Dry Like Me’s free summer potty training programme which starts July 14th 2014!
The programme was designed by the creators of Dry Like Me pads, Di and Jude; who have a passion for guiding parents through the stress and mess of potty training.
Dry Like Me pads help your child to recognise their body’s cues for the toilet which is really important when it comes to potty training. While they’re learning, they capture small accidents and therefore reduce the mess and stress.
The 4 week programme is broken down into key stages and you’re pretty much hand-held throughout to make sure that any questions you have can be answered and any concerns washed away. There are tips and tricks, videos, competitions, blogs and so much more throughout.
Is it time to start?
Research shows that around the age of two years old is the best time to start potty training. In fact, nappies could be ‘masking’ that your child is ready. Look for the clues…
- Can your child communicate with you?
- Does he/she have good physical skills, such as being able to walk and climb stairs?
- Can he/she take direction, like being shown how to wash hands?
If you answer yes to these and your little one is around two or more then don’t be afraid – go for it!
To celebrate the launch of this annual summer training programme, Dry Like Me and Lilypod and Sweetpea are giving away this ‘Smarter Way To Potty Train’ starter pack.
It includes 4 boxes of Dry Like Me pads, as well as a rewards chart and stickers!
It’s not our time just yet but I’d love to know how it goes for those of you whose bambino’s are ready! It sounds like a fab support systems for what I can only imagine to be a slightly daunting experience!
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Good luck! xx
42 Comments
lisa owen
7th July 2014 at 5:14 pmim very stressed out over potty training have done with older kids but this time I have twins and am dreading it
marion king
7th July 2014 at 7:26 pmwithin reason, do not stress your child, ive found it easier if you make it fun too
Leanne Lunn
13th July 2014 at 7:57 amLooking forward to it, maybe not so much the mess, but it will be a fantastic experience.
Paula Readings
22nd July 2014 at 11:35 amLots of praise & telling daddy how clever she was. keep asking if she needs to go. I was lucky enough not to have wet knickers, boys next!
karen cowley
22nd July 2014 at 12:21 pmNervous but excited x
Lynn Heath
22nd July 2014 at 12:48 pmIt’s 3rd time round for us so not worried at all! My youngest is 16 months so not quite ready yet, but this would be so handy to have for a few months time!
becca staples
22nd July 2014 at 1:24 pmI have twin boys over two, we are on our holidays next week but after that we are going to start preparing x
Rachel Craig
22nd July 2014 at 1:57 pmI feel it should just be a natural, normal progression. Which I hope it to be for the little one. Given busy lifestyle, and going out and about etc :- I think these may be the most challenging for us. As many public toilets etc seem to vary in amenities, styles (water taps etc, when it comes to hand hygiene etc).
donna large
22nd July 2014 at 2:16 pmstressed
Kevin Honey
22nd July 2014 at 4:15 pmThey’re only four months old, so I’m trying not to think about it…
Sandra Lane
22nd July 2014 at 5:09 pmMy 2 year old screams the place down when I try to put her on the potty so I’m trying to reward her (in other words bribe her) for using it.
Louise (perry) fairweather
22nd July 2014 at 6:45 pmDreading it. Hoping it will be third time lucky!
Jennifer Jack
22nd July 2014 at 8:50 pmsomething you always dread but we all go threw it
Chris Burrell
22nd July 2014 at 9:51 pmExcited that she’s growing up but a little sad too!
Viv C
23rd July 2014 at 7:08 ambit nervous – but as with everything we’ve faced so far in this parenting process – it’s got to be done 🙂
Ben Thompson
23rd July 2014 at 7:46 amApprehensive, but we’ll get there!
Katharine Bourne-Francis
23rd July 2014 at 4:05 pmlike i will need ALOT of patience lol
laura stewart
23rd July 2014 at 5:52 pmwe have just started
Rebecca Nisbet
25th July 2014 at 10:57 amsummoning all my patience lol
Jodie Burnett
25th July 2014 at 8:38 pmNervous
Stephen Woods
25th July 2014 at 9:21 pmMy wee boy is 2 in a few weeks so we’ll be trying him up pretty soon
Julie Ward
25th July 2014 at 9:29 pmBeen there done it, this is for my grandson mum
claire little
25th July 2014 at 11:03 pmconfident
sarah stevens
26th July 2014 at 5:37 amstay calm n give lottsa praise 🙂
Janet Thornton
26th July 2014 at 9:29 amI’ve potty trained 4 children so I’m a dab hand at it now.I’m now helping my daughter potty train my grandaughter.I wish someone would have helped me with my first child.
Kerry Lethbridge
26th July 2014 at 4:48 pmNervous now that my twins are 19 months old…. I think she’ll be ready before him though
sara owen
26th July 2014 at 7:44 pmhoping it will be pretty smoothly running
Jackie Chapman
26th July 2014 at 9:31 pmI feel relaxed about potty training. I’m sure it will be fine.
Monika S
26th July 2014 at 11:05 pmdone it once 9 years ago and now I have 17 months old daughter so i start gearing up for this, not my favourite part of parenting I must admit
Sue McCarthy
27th July 2014 at 7:49 amI don’t have any children but would love to win this prize for charity, to go to Romania.
Hayley Todd
27th July 2014 at 8:06 amI am looking forward to it with some trepidation!
Allan Fullarton
27th July 2014 at 9:40 amReally looking forward to it.
Lou M
27th July 2014 at 10:11 amjust about to start – very nervous!
Kay panayi
27th July 2014 at 12:40 pmI’m a little bit nervous
Susan Hill
27th July 2014 at 1:33 pmHelping to potty train my granddaughter, it’s been a long time, but hoping it will go ok.
andrea lloyd
27th July 2014 at 2:11 pmjust take it as it comes,patience and keep trying
Joanne Higgins
27th July 2014 at 3:23 pmI’m dreading it if im honest, my eldest is 2 years 8 months and has learning difficulties (no-one give advice for this) and my 1 year 4 month old is now on the move (will soon be time for him though) xx
Caroline Anne Bellamy
27th July 2014 at 4:21 pmdaunted but will be worth the effort in the end, for all of us
Pauline Burroughs
27th July 2014 at 6:28 pmDreading it, needing a lot of patience x
tiffany wills
27th July 2014 at 9:49 pmfeeling positive! hoping it all goes well!:D
Natalie Crossan
28th July 2014 at 12:31 amI’ve just started with my daughter and so far, i’m feeling confident 🙂
kim neville (@kimneville2)
28th July 2014 at 7:52 amfeeling relaxed about it at mo – children are all different and expecting lots of accidents