I swear my son Gabriel was just two, and I was asking every wise mother I knew for advice on how to graduate him from diapers. Four more kids later, and suddenly I’ve got another 2 year old on my hands! How?! We’ve tried all of the tricks and experienced most of the horror stories, but I finally figured out at the end of the day every child’s personality is so different. There is no magic age to start training or no fool-proof trick that is going to work across the board. It’s made it a little easier this time around keeping this in mind. I’m following Rocco’s lead, and waiting for those signs that tell me he is ready.
He is getting pretty close. Curiously listening when I show him his little stool and seat topper. Understanding all of the language that comes with convincing him to try on his own. Always excited to put on his foxes (“foxthes”) training pants that he knows are just for him. Stubbornly resisting to actually sit on the potty. You know, the usual stuff. The other week he came up to me eagerly asking to give the toilet a try. I was hoping this meant he was ready to start practicing, but my hopes were quickly deflated when I realized he wanted to just stand in front of it like his older brothers. Sigh. Two in diapers can wear you out.
On the other hand, Rocco was my cuddliest, most giggly baby, and part of me doesn’t want to see that phase end. Milestones will always be hard for me. He’s quickly losing his baby chub, and quickly seeking to do everything on his own. I wish I could keep him small enough to cuddle up in my arms the way he still likes to.
So I’m not going to rush it. I’ll let him take his time, knowing it will all be different sooner than I realize. Maybe by the time he is potty trained, Azelie will be ready too. These Seventh Generation Protection for All™ Training Pants in the meantime have made the process so much easier. Rocco has always been my sensitive skinned baby, and reacts to any chemicals his skin comes in contact with. These are one of the few options he has never had a problem with since they do not contain fragrances, petroleum based lotions, or chlorine processing. I put them on in the morning, and we practice a few times each day to get him familiar with the routine. Once he feels confident enough to go on his own, then I usually start the three day stealth mode session… (aka dedicating a lot of time to taking them to the bathroom every 20 minutes). Which is why pants are optional around here 😉
What was your best friend during potty training days if you have been through it? I also love a humorous story if you want to share a good one for everyone reading below. Happy week ahead!
This post is sponsored by Seventh Generation, and all opinions are my own.
