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[quote=Anonymous]No criticism if you used these methods, but we are avoiding bribery or rewards (which include M&M's, stickers, bubbles, toys, laying on the praise, etc.) for potty training our 2.5 YO (and behavior in general!). We are also in day care (small home setting) but are not attempting to dictate what they use besides just sharing what's working for us (or not). We are using a diaper for nap and night, but nap is usually dry and night is even dry sometimes now, too. Also trying to keep this positive and not forcing the issue, and with only a couple of exceptions, he has been receptive and not fighting it too much. Sometimes he's a little cranky and doesn't want to sit on the potty, and I guess in those instances I am using reading a book or the Potty Time App as bribery a little.

If you used this method, what worked well for you, and how long did it take before your DS (or DD) seemed to "get" it? We did a 3 day potty weekend at home, although we didn't go pants free this time (tried that once, too early according to DH and daycare). We basically caught 2 in the potty Friday and Sunday, and the rest DS said he needed to potty but had already gone. We wanted to do pants free again, but daycare will not allow either pants or underwear-free because it makes too much of a mess. I basically am taking him to potty every 30 minutes and at transitions (before/after sleep/eat/leaving house) and sometimes, if I know he needs to go, we'll sit there for 20 or 30 minutes until something happens. This usually involves me reading a book, looking at Elmo Potty Time app, or playing with a toy or two on his knees. We are using a small potty right next to his play space, although day care cannot do that because of regulations. When he has an accident I don't punish or say "that's okay" but just reiterate that pee and poop go in the potty. We use lots of "big boy" talk and talking about being like his pal/big brother at day care who is older and PTed already.

I'm being patient, but I don't want to have to stop and start a second time so want to make sure we are on the right course. We tried the "Oh Crap" book method the first time, but I think the pants/no pants at daycare/home was confusing for him. Thanks for the advice![/quote]

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