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FAQ: 1. Do you use a diaper/pull-up at night and nap time? Yes! I use one until they are able to go a full week with a dry diaper for nap times. We drop it completely when they are able to wakeup to go potty (usually age 4 for my kids).
2. Is juice necessary? Yes! My kids don't drink juice regularly. But, I make the exception for potty training. They need to be peeing every 15-30 minutes for those first two days...this can't happen with water. The juice makes them want to drink, so they chug it which makes them have to pee so you get lots of practice :)
Why I like this method: No bribery or crazy reward system, simply praise No little potties or seats No excessive amount of undies No additional purchases other than juice Doesn’t drag it out...Get’er Done! Doesn’t disrupt sleep No pull ups or special leak proof undies...EVER
Signs they are ready: Have told you pee or poop before or during elimination Can communicate verbally with you Can understand commands (please go put this car in the basket over there) Have gone a couple hrs with a dry diaper
3 Day Steps: Teaching what an accident is and where it goes (aka not on the floor) Teaching that we don’t pee even with clothes on and to ask to go potty We don’t pee in our clothes when we leave the house. Teaching them to extend their potty time
Things You Will Need: Juice, undies (5-10 pairs), paper towels, towels, cleaner, watch or timer (Apple Watch is perfect!) 3 days completely blocked off. Not a single errand. No playing outside. No friends or family over. Zero distractions for you. No cooking big meals (hello crockpot). Arrange childcare for older/younger kids if needed. You are glued to your toddler that first day.
Day 1: Eat breakfast with diaper and clothes still on Load in juice...keep it coming all day Set a timer for 15 min Change them into JUST a shirt; no undies or pull-ups Repeat “We go pee and poo poo in the potty” Keep child away from carpeted surfaces if possible When timer goes off, take them to the potty without asking them If they don’t go, set the timer for 5 min. Repeat 5 min timer until they go When they pee on the floor (they will), say very calmly “uh oh pee pee goes in the potty”, quickly pick them up mid-pee and rush to the big potty and let them finish on the potty (they may not the first few times) Praise and cheer for any drop of pee that goes in! Repeat. All. Day.
Remember: They may have never seen their pee come out. They are learning what it is, the sensation of peeing without a diaper, and where it's supposed to go
DONT: Ask them if they need to go. The answer will always be no for them Scold, yell, or say no when they pee or poop on the floor Don’t use undies that first day Don’t make them sit for longer than 1-2 minutes MAX
Big Potty If you only use a small potty, they will only be comfortable with a small potty. Then you will have to do yet another transition. That first day is really great for getting them confident on a big potty. Scoot them way back, spread their legs far apart, they hold onto the front of the seat. Hold onto their hands for stability.
Naptime and Bedtime Sleep time is an unnecessary time to try and potty train in my opinion. Use a diaper. Too much unnecessary stress on the parents and child for something biologically controlled. One day it will click. If he goes a week with a dry pull up then switch to undies. (Remember this may not happen until they are in kindergarten!)
Poop This is very scary for them and may not happen for a long time. They will do it on their own timing. That’s OK!
Day 2: Take potty Change into undies and a shirt (NOT leak proof undies...too similar to a diaper and you can’t see it) Repeat: “Pee and Poop go in the potty”. “Tell me when you have to go potty” Lots of Juice Set timer for 20 min Don’t freak out if they start out the day regressing in undies...don’t give up! After 20 min, take them potty (take off undies) Set timer for 5 min if they do not go (repeat 5 min until they go or have an accident) When they pee their undies, rush to the potty, if they finish in the potty...PRAISE! Repeat. All. Day
Eventually they will start to go in their undies and stop part way and tell you "pee pee". This took 2 times for James and all day for Cade. Both are wins.
Day 3: Take Potty Put on clothes NO JUICE NO TIMMER They will probably pee every 1 hr or so (keep an eye on the time) Have a successful pee before leaving the house Pack a change of clothes and portable potty 30 min to 1 hr outing MAX Try using the portable potty when you arrive at your location in the car and right before you head home Potty as soon as you get home
If you try it and it’s too much, don’t give up! Give yourself those full 3 days. Don’t ever give in to pull-ups!
Easy Exercises for Normal Delivery - Prenatal Exercises
01. Deep Squat Pose Breathing for Normal Delivery To begin with take a deep squat pose with legs wide apart and your both hands folded in front of your chest. In this pose, your both elbows should rest on your respective knee caps and palms facing and touching each other. Take 5 deep breaths when you are in this deep squat pose. Perform a deep squat and release all your energy through pelvis with your eyes closed.
02. Squat Exercise for Normal Delivery Squats exercise is great for your glutes and legs. Stand shoulder width apart. Push your lower rear end back and keep your abdominal tight and in, as you lower your body. Bring your hands forward in front of the chest with shoulder width apart as you lower your body. Be extremely cautious that your knees do not pass your toes. Repeat this squat exercise for 20 times at least.
03. Standing Squat Exercise This exercise prepares you for labor and delivery and is good for your lower body. To begin with stand legs more wide apart than your shoulders with both your hands on their respective thighs with legs pointing outwards. Now, lower your upper body and start doing squats. Be attentive to keep knees in the 90 degrees angle at the lowest point of your squat. Repeat this squat exercise at least 10 times.
04. Sitting Exercise for Normal Delivery Sit in a relaxed position with the back as tall as possible while putting the base of together facing each other, so that your legs bent at the knees. This pose will help you open hips and pelvis, which is very important childbirth. Lean backward and put your both hands at the back with fingers pointing to the sides and do focus on releasing energy through your pelvis. You can also bend forward, but not too far because of your stomach size. Go back as far as possible and return to initial position with your back as tall as possible. Repeat this for at least 10 times.
05. Sitting Wide Apart for Normal Delivery Sit with your legs wide apart as much as possible on the ground without overstressing or overstretching with your palms on the knee caps. It is very important yoga exercise for childbirth as it helps opening woman’s hips and pelvis. Take a few breaths to release your inner thigh muscles and to feel more comfortable and come in a forward bent position till you are comfortable. Stretch to your right side as much as possible comfortably and stay in this pose for a few seconds. Repeat the same on left side and do all this while you breathe as usual for both sides. Repeat this exercise for at least 10 times.
06. Sitting and Side Stretch Exercise Sit relaxed with your left hand on the right knee and vice versa, now breathe in to raise up your chest and upper back and exhale as you twist to the side. Come back to the initial position and repeat this on the other side. Repeat this for 10 times.
07. Sitting Up Straight and Bending The Knees Exercise To do this exercise, sit up straight and bend your knees and take your hands to the outside of the knees. Take a deep breath through your nose and round your spine and tighten abdominal muscles as you exhale. Hold for 3 seconds in this position and release abdominal muscles. As you come up straight and pull your shoulders back inhale and repeat.
08. Side Line Leg Lifts Exercise To begin with, lie down on your side with your fore arm resting on the ground and palm facing the ground bending at the elbow and the other hand also on the ground for support. Now raise your leg up and down as much as possible comfortably. This is a great exercise for strengthening your glutes and legs. Be careful that your legs are straight while moving up and down.
09. Abdomen Exercise Place your arms under your shoulders directly and put your weight on knees. Now, tighten up your abdomen and draw belly button away from the exercise mat and towards your spine. The purpose of this exercise is to draw away abdomen from the mat and toward the spine. Do focus on breathing while doing this.
10. Hand and Leg Raise Exercise This is a very good exercise for lower back problems or abdominal region. Take a deep breath and as you exhale extend your left arm and your right leg as far as you can. Keep your hips square and keep your abdominal region tight. You can stay in this pose for up to 15 seconds and breathe freely. Do consult your physician before starting any of the above exercises for your medical condition.
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