hi, I used Potty training in one week by Gina Ford.
if you are interested i can give it to you as soft copy :)
May I have one please? TIA
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I only read Gina Ford's book. But did a little bit of her suggestions and my own. I really listened to the part to determine if they are ready. They might be ready but am I?! I had to ask myself that question too!
Rewards are great and we made it a really big deal when he went. Jumping up and down, kisses, singing, etc.
like barboram mentioned GF only classifies your child as potty trained if they can do everything themselves. I agree with barboram which 2yr old can do that. that is a tall order and frankly too much pressure for the LO.
good luck.
I personally like Elizabeth Pantley's books. She has one called "The No-Cry Potty Training Solution."
Details and a few key excerpts are here:
http://www.pantley.com/elizabeth/books/0071476903.php
hi, I used Potty training in one week by Gina Ford.
if you are interested i can give it to you as soft copy :)
If it is not too much of a bother may I also have a copy pls - [email protected]
Thanks!
<em>edited by mishmash on 22/11/2011</em>
Although I love G.ford sleeping book I felt like the potty training book was too much. I think i only did like a fun song when my LO went to pee in the potty, she loved the song and than I rewarded her with smarties, when we made it to the potty. 1 for pee and 2 for poo. It took her 2 days to get it. I have found that the traveling potty from mothercare was the best purchase I ever made. Potty was in our car, took it to outings, it was a life saver and money well spent. Also recently when traveling on plane, the bathrooms at the airport were packed there was a huge line, in all toilets and my 2.5 yr old would not be able to stay in line for 20 mins so thankfully had my travel potty, went to the bathroom in the corner and she did her business.
Also gina ford calls potty trained child a child that goes to the bathroom by itself, takes their cloths off,wipes and washes their hands and which under 2 child can do that?
Good luck!
I am also looking for a book on potty training !!
Its been 2.5 weeks with the new baby and now my 21 month old seems to want to start being independant and go to the toilet on his own but i have no idea what the best practices would be so any help would be appreciated from recommended books to advice from other mums
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