No matter how many times I tell myself I am going to be finished potty training this week, it never happens.
I can rattle off a million reasons why:
- I'm busy
- My kid just isn't ready
- It's not convenient right now
- We're going through a transition period
- I'm already trying to do some other training
- We had an earthquake, a hurricane, and a flood in one week...
Well, that last one isn't that good, but I can make it sound convincing.
Trust me!
But the truth is...there is no excuse.
I have no excuse other than than the fact that I just haven't been consistent all year.
I probably shouldn't admit it (but it was so much fun), I was one of the moms chosen this year to host a Huggies "Potty Dance" Party for my mommy friends. In March, we celebrated the start of potty training with our little ones.
We had a great time! As you can see.
I showed off products available for potty training and it was a success...(as far as parties are concerned)!
My girls were front and center, showing the other children how to do the "potty dance."
Go Girls!
Well, that was six months ago, and here were are...still potty training. But let me tell you why and how we plan to finish potty training COMPLETELY, (if possible) within the next two weeks...
What is YOUR potty training ritual?
Here is a list of the potty training products that I purchased for $50 at Walmart to get started:
- Disney Princess Folding Potty Seat ($9.50)
- HUGGIES Pull-Ups Cool Alert Training Pants ($15.57)
- HUGGIES Pull-Ups Nighttime Training Pants ($9.47)
- HUGGIES Natural Care Baby Wipes ($9.94)
- HUGGIES Travel Wipes ($1.18)
All of the products were purchased in the store, but are also available online at Walmart, and they qualify for the Walmart Baby Days promotion* below:
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- Get FREE shipping on certain Baby items during Baby Days
Click here to view the Walmart Baby Days Promotion online.
*this promo is online only from 9/3-9/16
Don't just buy, WIN!
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(3 winners)
Starts: September 10
Ends: September 17
Prizes:
- $50 Grocery Walmart Gift Card
- Aveeno Gift Basket
- Johnson’s Baby Gift Basket
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GFC follower (Elena). I visited Walmart site and I like My Little Lamb Cradle Swing. Thank you for the great giveaway!
September 10, 2011 at 7:31 PMelena150980@yahoo.com
My potty training tip is lots of praise and encouragement.
September 10, 2011 at 7:33 PMelena150980@yahoo.com
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Great post & great giveaway!
September 10, 2011 at 8:56 PMI would suggest using a kiddie stool to help kids with their confidence. It's best for them not to have their feet dangling and trying to balance on the toilet too.
September 12, 2011 at 1:12 PMAs a new mom, I'd love to win the $50 Walmart gift card. With it, I'd buy diapers, wipes and formula (all newborn necessities :).
September 12, 2011 at 2:05 PMp.s.- here's my tip for potty training, start early, adopt a pattern and stay consistent.
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Potty Training Tip: Start early, and have a routine
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September 12, 2011 at 10:10 PMI would love to purchase a new set of space bags and storage bins for my grandkids at Walmart. A great potty training help is the mini potty.
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September 12, 2011 at 10:32 PMI love the Garanimals - Baby Girls' Short-Sleeve Tiered Print Dress.
My potty advice is to have a stool and to always give positive feed back when he goes.
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Publicly following The Chatty Momma with Google Friend Connect {Cheryl F.} -- My favorite baby product is the Nest Grommet Diaper Bag in Toffee Brown :) *Thanks* for the giveaway!
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I would buy the Johnson's - Natural Baby Shampoo, Wash & Lotion Set.
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I would love to buy the Johnson's Lavender Calming lotion from Wal-Mart. Thanks for this awesome giveaway! :-)
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September 13, 2011 at 7:20 PMhttp://twitter.com/#!/Melissa3841/status/113753355976843264
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I need potty training tips for a little boy, my little girl was a breeze but I dont think he is going to be the same
September 13, 2011 at 10:23 PMI love all the adorable, tiny baby clothes!
September 14, 2011 at 11:35 AMbigklittlea@gmail.com
My daughter had it down, but wouldn't take the time to go if she had a pull-up on. I finally decreed that I was no longer buying any, and within that same week, we were good! Sometimes knowing they have a backup keeps them from actually trying.
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Since Laura was diagnosed with severe milk allergies, I like products that are dairy free and labelled so that is easy to tell. Unfortunately, not all baby products do that!
September 14, 2011 at 10:10 PMrebeccabew at msn.com
Best training tip is follow your child's lead. Help them figure out when the time to potty train is, but don't force them if they don't have the maturity. Have them pick out undies that they love the character on and remind them "that so and so does not like to get pee on them". Reward the small stuff so they take pride in it, but don't punish the mistakes. Take those as an opportunity for your LO to learn... Don't get stressed that so and so's kid is potty trained at this time... How many kindergartners are still sporting their huggies?
September 14, 2011 at 10:13 PMrebeccabew at msn.com
I like the inexpensive ottomans they have for sale. It makes feedings, reading, and resting a lot easier. (Yaay! I can comment again)
September 15, 2011 at 8:30 AMI wrote a post about potty training twins: http://goo.gl/zuqDV, but I would like to add that as a parent you should rewards yourself as well throughout the process because potty training can be overwhelming.
September 15, 2011 at 8:33 AMAs a mother of a newborn I am nowhere near potty training, BUT it is something that I know I will have to deal with in the future. I once asked my mom how she had my 2 sisters and I potty trained by the time we were 1 (that was not a typo, all three of us were potty trained by
September 15, 2011 at 7:34 PM1).
She said that little kids want to imitate their parents so she would sit us on the potty while she used the bathroom and eventually we just got it. This may not be the best method for mother's who might be shy about using the bathroom with their kids, but for those of you who aren't shy try it out and let me know how it works.
If it does work think of the money you will save on diapers! Good luck!
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September 16, 2011 at 9:56 PMThank you.
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What always worked best for us is simple praise.
September 16, 2011 at 9:57 PMWhat a big boy or girl, etc.
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I follow with GFC, and my favorite product is the Pampers!
September 16, 2011 at 11:40 PMeemoody77 at gmail dot com
Potty training advice: pull-ups are great, but try not to rely on them for too long--I've known parents who used pull-ups to rush kids into training when they weren't ready, then found that they needed the pull-ups for months or even years after they were supposedly trained!
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Hi, I am a new GFC follower and I would love to win one of these for my new grandchild, this would be so nice and I would be so grateful. I looked at the sale on Walmart and I love the Baby Relax - My First Nursery Crib & Changing Table/Dresser Set, Walnut, it's only $169.00 wonderful price! Thank you, Paula Caudill paulasue39@yahoo.com
September 17, 2011 at 12:24 AMMy potty training advice would be: Not to rush it, some children need more time and need to be alittle older. They need to be old enough to understand what it all about and to be patient. Paula C. paulasue39@yahoo.com
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September 17, 2011 at 12:32 AMThank goodness for retweetes, or I wouldn't have find this awesome giveaway! Following thru GFC and visited the Walmart Baby Days sale online and I love the sale that they have on Pampers. I am a first time mom to be and I would love to win, thanks...Molly Bussler meolemeATyahooDOTcom
September 17, 2011 at 12:41 AMDon't have a tip for potty training, but I would like to have the Ocean Wonders Baby Swing at Walmart. Molly meolemeATyahooDOTcom
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Tip: Don't give up - potty training can be frustrating. Lots and lots of praise!
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September 17, 2011 at 11:11 AMThanks for having a giveaway!
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gfc follower-My most favorite baby product was my boppy and second was the johnsons lavender bath products, so soothing and made for babies.
September 17, 2011 at 6:34 PMPotty training advice is put underwear on and than a diaper or pull up over it. They learn the wet feeling and keep your furniture clean.
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September 17, 2011 at 6:36 PMLollipops on the back of the toilet and lots of praise.
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