    
Jennifer (Unregistered Guest)
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 23, 2006 - 08:29 am: | |
I read "Toilet Training in Less than a Day" (TTINLTAD) before finding this program and using it. (same concept, shorter book) It's a great concept and has worked great for many parents that I know of. It's day 2 and our son knows what to do but will not initiate on his own. So be mentally prepared, because it's exhausting.
Get the next size up of training pants for your child. TTINLTAD says that you want them nearly falling off your child so they are super easy to get off! I didn't follow this advice and I had to cut the elastic multiple times to make them easier (as suggested by TTINLTAD) and he still had a couple accidents because he couldn't get them down in time. I went out and purchase the next size up and it's so much easier (he's 30 pounds in a 4, or large)
Also, we are realizing that we are dealing with some behavioral issues with our son in regard to following instruction. TTINLTAD says that if you are dealing with stubborness (obedience) then you should not do this method until your child is able to follow instructions well. I guess we underestimated our son.
Here is what TTILTAD said to do: Call him by name, stand close so you can be ready to manually guide him within 2 seconds of a command, point if possible, be brief, use the same words, be detailed at first and then general after understands, be enthusiastic (that's god, yes, that's right - now...yes, you're almost done...now..), and use manual guidance (instead of frustration) which ensures that actions will be carried out (gentle/firm/mild touch of your hands on his guidance through proper motions 1-2 seconds after any instruction not followed immediately, and help him help himself - don't do it for him!).
Another suggestion, water down juices so your child is not hyped up on sugar (our son is not used to so much juice and was bouncing off the walls). We used as many non sugary treats as possible. Get away from treats as soon as possible!
Also, he got really bored after the doll that wets and having used the toilet for the first time. Have some quiet toys ready to go (books, coloring, a quiet car, doll, etc). We didn't figure this out until later in the day. He was bored which caused other behavioral issues.
Stick to it!!! My husband and I wanted to throw in the towel a couple of times, but what other program has your child popping 2 times and urinating 9 on the first day of toilet training! Be consistent, and stay positive (and well rested). You can do it! and so can your child! |
