Happy second birthday to Chloe tomorrow!! She’s been very interested in peeing on the toilet for months so we thought it was the right time that we potty train her. Since we were going to be spending spring break in Miami (last week) it was the perfect opportunity. We potty trained Jake when we brought Chloe home from the hospital because we knew we would be home for days. It’s important when you are potty training to be home for a couple of days so that if they have accidents (and THEY WILL) it’s easy and you are home. Accidents are the way they understand what is going on!

A prime example on how it’s easier being home: I was driving the kids to school this week and we were two blocks away from school when Chloe starts saying “pee pee!” I asked if she could hold it but we know it’s a whole thing- you have to wait in the carpool line etc, so I decided it was best to pull off on a side street and let Chloe pee on the grass or maybe sidewalk:). Of course then Jake starts saying he has to pee, too! The next day Chloe went on with the same business that she had to pee two blocks away from school – I made her hold it in!

I guess my advice is as follows: Always have at least two changes of clothes when you are out and about and, when you first start the training , always remind them to pee.. This is especially true if they are playing and having fun – they don’t want to take the time out to go to the bathroom.

Remember if you have a boy to make him pee standing up – it’s so much easier for boys. It’s been interesting for me going out to public restrooms with Chloe! I feel so spoiled to have had Jake first!

Going to Target and buying packs and packs of underwear is a must! Get the ones with characters because it makes it more fun for the kiddos. Also- do not send your child with a pull-up to school. It’s better in underwear because I find the teachers will pay more attention, just be sure to send extra clothes for accidents.

Hope this is helpful!

xo

Jenny