We started toilet training just under 2 weeks ago and I am so pleased to say it is going really well, I did try Jessica a few months ago but she just wasn't getting it, but day one, on this occasion was succesful and it has continued to be. I was really nervous about toilet training as you can never second guess how it will go, I built up fears in my mind, 'what if it doesn't go well, what if she continually wets everywehere, what if she is scared, will I be able to reassure her'. But I realised I had to just go for it.
I put Jessica into pull ups, we also used the bumbo toilet seat as I thought it would support her and be comfy, however she struggles to get on it and now it has split, very dissapointed considering we have only used it for a couple of weeks, so I am now going to look for something else. I really want to encourage Jessica to be independant with this new stage, so allowing her to get onto the toilet by herself is important.
It has all been really positive, Jessica is loving all the praise she is getting for being a clever girl. I have never used a potty and for my girls it has worked well, I felt the potty just added another step into toilet training so I decided to try and go straight for the toilet, they feel so grown up too.
I am glad that I tried when I felt she was ready, they do give you the signs when they are ready, but I think its important that its the right time for both of you, I wanted to make sure that I had plenty of time to dedicate to her, I also made sure I had nothing on for the week so I could stay at home with her, I was also very grateful as her nursery encouraged me to bring her in and now Jessica asks with confidence to go to the toilet.
Fiona x
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