What methods have you tried in potty-training? What has been helpful? What hasn't worked?
I found this list describing various potty-training methods, although I'm sure there's more. I got this from,
http://www.pottytrainingconcepts.com/Potty-Training/How-to-Potty-Train-Potty-Training-Techniques.htm, though I did edit some of the personal comments in there (not many).
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How to Potty Train: The five potty training methods
The hardest part of any task (including potty training) is figuring out HOW you are going to do. Once you have figured it out, then it is a matter of getting everything together and just doing it. Not only does this article presents the 5 different ways on HOW to potty train your child, it also presents the pros and cons of each potty training method. Potty training methods can be broken down into the following categories:
1. Infant Potty Training Method
2. Practice until you get it right Potty training Method
3. The Potty Training in One Day Method (aka Dr Phil's Potty Training Method)
4. He will go potty when the time is right Potty Training Method
5. The Naked & $75 method
The Infant Method (ie Elimination Communication):• Most used potty training method in underdeveloped nations around the world and probably the least used potty training method in North America .
• It basically involves holding the infant over a potty to catch the eliminations.
• It basically works by having the mom learn the infant's rhythms and infant learns to recognize physical sensations that precede elimination.
• This is very effective when the disposable diaper use is minimal or nonexistent.
• Infants can learn to signal when they need to relieve themselves.
Pros• Promotes parent child bonding
• Start early, finish early
• Wetting and soiling are not likely to become entrenched habits
• Limited use of diapers results in:
• Cost effective
• Prevents diaper rash
• Better for the environment
• More hygienic
Cons• Time consuming; nearly impossible for working mothers.
• Have to stay on top of it and stick with it until child can potty independently.
• Accidents and accident clean up
Practice until you get it right potty training method:• Introduce the potty to your child
• Have potty be accessible
• And then gradually teach him/her to use it.
• This will include:
• holding regular practice sessions
• rewarding child with things such as stickers or candy or whatever works for you child
• charting progress
• Gradually transitioning from diapers to potty to underwear.
Pros• This method can easily fit into a today's family's busy schedules
• With some planning, some structure can be created around the practice sessions i.e. in the morning and in the evening.
• Is done gradually over time.
• Very limited accidents, if any.
Cons• Sticking to the structure and schedule until the toddler is potty trained
• Could take anywhere from a weekend to a few months depending on the child's maturity level, temperament and readiness.
• May not learn to initiate him/herself, because parent always initiates.
• Keeping the curios toddler interested long enough to sit on the potty and relax, so s/he is able to eliminate.
The Potty Training in One Day Method (aka Dr Phil's Potty Training Method):Based on two simple concepts:
1) Best way to learn something is to teach it.
• Use a potty training doll to model the appropriate potty training behavior for your child
2) Behavior is shaped by consequence
• Use consequences for action - logical and natural.
Pros• Quick - can be done in less than one day to a maximum of 2 weeks
• Is a structured method.
• Tools are now available.
• Requires follow through by parents
Cons• Takes planning and preparation
• Is a structured method.
• Made to look easier than it is.
He will go potty when the time is right method:• This method is recommended by Dr Terry Brazelton and is also adopted by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
• This is probably the most used method in North America .
• The premise of the method is that since potty training is a developmental milestone in your child's life (such as walking, talking, eating etc), your task as the parent is to introduce the potty and all the related tasks to your child.
• Then when your child is ready, s/he will decide to use the potty and in effect will train themselves.
Pros• Very easy to fit into busy lifestyle
• Very little preparation required on the part of the parent.
• Does not require a large time commitment or consistency from parent; therefore ideal for working parents
Cons• Could take anywhere between 1-6 months or longer in many cases.
• Child may quite old before s/he is ready. The average age for potty training is going up every year.
• Wetting and soiling can become entrenched habits for children.
• Costly and harder on environment if child uses disposable diaper
The Naked & $75 method• Children 24 to 30 months of age
• Parents spend three to five consecutive days on the training.
• The child is allowed to be naked all day, with a potty available at all times.
• It is important to note that experts (i.e. Amer Acad Ped) disagree with Rosemond's approach.
• The $75 is for the inevitable carpet cleaning.
Pros• Simple, easy and inexpensive
• Can be quick - 3-5 days, depending on child's temperament
Cons• Not supported by experts
• Messy
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I hope this helps some of you as you start thinking about potty training.
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