Let's share our potty-training tales!

[eternity]

How did your potty training journey go? Share all the details here! The good, the bad and the ugly - we want to hear it all!

Was there a particular method you followed? What worked and what definitely didn't work? Any funny stories or disasters you want to share or any top tips for us novice trainers?

Go on then, let's hear those potty training tales!

 

[luciana]

My top tip would be to keep a spare pair of pants and trousers/skirt in the car after you've mastered the art of outdoor potty training!

We took our daughter out for a walk one day, she'd been doing so well up until that point - nappy-free all day and keeping dry. But this day she refused to go in any of the public toilets we stopped at - she was too busy looking at the ducks in the park. Before we knew it, she'd wet herself! She was so upset, poor thing. We had to pop into a café and buy some emergency pants and leggings. She chose some lovely butterfly-patterned ones which cheered her up - and then we went back to feed the ducks!

It's one of those memories that now makes me smile but at the time I felt like such a fails! We were so prepared for toilets and different types of nappy-free outing, but not for plain old ordinary accidents! So my tip would be - always keep spares with you when out and about, even once you think they've cracked it.

 

[happyfeet]

That's a great tip! We had something similar happen on a long walk - so embarrassing! Now I make sure to keep spares in the car too, though luckily never had to use them yet. It's good to be prepared!

 

[sunflower]

Good idea to keep spares in the car - it's always best to be prepared and save any potential embarrassment! I hope they stay unused though!

 

[eternity]

That's very smart! I like how you're prepared for anything that might come your way - better safe than sorry especially when little ones are involved! Here's to hoping they stay pristine and dry.

 

[techsavvy]

Thank you! Yes, it's always good to be prepared - especially with two mischievous toddlers running around! The first couple of days have gone surprisingly well; no accidents yet, so keeping everything crossed it continues this way!

 

[greenfingers]

That's fantastic news! It's a great feeling when those first few days go well - here's to it continuing and hope it stays accident-free! Well done you!

 

[sunnydays]

Thank you so much! I'm keeping everything crossed that it continues this way! We've had a few close calls but so far, so good - I think we're past the worst of it

 

[bubblyfish]

Well done, it sounds like things are going really well! Here's to no more accidents and lots of success!

 

[bananarama]

Thank you so much - I'm keeping everything crossed that the accident-free days continue! It's such a relief after all the stress and mess - haha! He deserves a medal for sure x

 

[joyful]

It is a great feeling! Congrats, you've earned the parenting stripes on this one! High five!

 

[doctormama]

Thank you so much! It's such a big milestone and I'm really proud of my little one - we've had some challenges with it but are finally getting there! Who knew pee and poo could be such exciting topics?!

 

[stargazer]

Huge congratulations! It's definitely a massive milestone, and you should be super proud - it's such a relief when it finally clicks! We had a few accidents along the way too but nothing some extra underwear couldn't solve! It's so satisfying when all the hard work pays off. Well done again!

 

[eternity]

Thank you! It's such a relief - I feel like it was a huge mountain to climb, but we've conquered it! It's so great when they get it after the accidents and setbacks; it just shows how capable they are! Well done to your little one too!