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Post by YoshsMom on Jun 22, 2005 7:25:57 GMT -5
How do you know when your child is ready for toilet training and how do you get started? Yosh is 3 and I'm wondering if its time to get started.
On a side note, I had a nice experience yesterday when I was confirming the details for Yosh's birthday party. When I told the guy from the Little Gym that Yosh had ds he replied that it was good to know and would help him plan the activities. He asked questions about what Yosh liked and could and couldn't do. It always makes me feel good to get that kind of reaction. BTW, Yosh turned 3 June 2, but I had no idea you had to call these places 2 months in advance !
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Post by Jessie on Jun 22, 2005 9:02:30 GMT -5
Kerri,
Sorry, I don't have advice on the toilet training question! But, I'm glad you found someone that is really willing to make Yosh's party a good one for HIM! Did we miss Yosh's birthday? I don't remember saying Happy Birthday to him. If I missed the post, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY YOSH!!!
Let us know how the party turns out.
Jessie
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Post by YoshsMom on Jun 22, 2005 11:44:14 GMT -5
I'm ashamed to admit it, but I forgot to post about Yosh's birthday  I was so caught up in his IEP and the party was set for the end of the month, so I really didn't think about his actual birthday. Oops! |
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Post by Jodi on Jun 22, 2005 12:15:37 GMT -5
Belated birthday greatings... Happy Birthday Yosh!! Toileting - is he showing signs of readiness? Does he stay dry for long periods of time? Ryan is 7 and he stays dry most of the time (even at night). The hardest thing is getting him to initiate going potty! There are lots of potty posts in here... but it all depends on Yosh. We started Ryan when he was 3 - and we are still working on it!  Jodi |
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Post by rickismom on Jun 22, 2005 13:12:15 GMT -5
;D I've always heard that you need two basic signs:
- staying dry for several hours
- awareness that there is a problem when he IS wet/ dirty
I've also heard of an additional sign: if he squats a bit when making (just bending the legs a bit)
Geting started: TAKE OFF THE DIAPERS is by far the best way (and NO pullups either...)
I covered my sofa, armchairs, etc with nylon (like what you put on a table to keep the tablecloth clean)
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Post by momofrussell on Jun 22, 2005 13:31:35 GMT -5
Happy Birthday Yosh!
Does Yosh know when he is going? Does he tell you? Yes, staying dry all night or starting to.. and longer periods in the day. Those are some key signs. They also need to be able to communicate in some way (doesn't have to be with words) that they HAVE to go to the bathroom... pulling your hand.. PECS, ect... or by words...
good luck!
A.
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Post by Alice on Jun 22, 2005 16:25:22 GMT -5
I would say: it is never too early!
Good luck!
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Post by hannahph on Jun 22, 2005 19:29:34 GMT -5
With my daughter we just started it in small steps like buying a little potty chair and having her sit on it when she wanted to. We didn't ever force the issue just made a big deal out of it when she actually did go. It helps if they see you going,(I know never any privacy) my kids always want to copy what we are doing. After a bit of this we started taking her to the potty a little more frequently. I do have to say this was a LONG process , like two years but we just were excited for the times she did go. We went through a lot of pull ups but they help too. In NYS medicaid will cover pull ups after age three and we still use them at night. How great that the guy at the Gym place was so receptive to Yosh's needs , you don't see that a lot!
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I was so caught up in his IEP and the party was set for the end of the month, so I really didn't think about his actual birthday. Oops!
