Potty Training Advice

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I went to a potty training seminar for kids with special needs. I

have 2.5 year old twin boys as well. I started to focus on Klye

first.He is my twin without DS. He was very easy so I was lucky. He

has been trained completely for 8 months. His twin watches him so it

was a benefit to train him first.(They are both trying to figure out

how to stand up at the potty now)

Here are the tips I got from the training that I am currently using

with (DS). I change him in the bathroom. All of the supplies are

in there & no where else. I put him on the potty the same times each

day. I do not do every hour or half hour. I do at meals, before bath

time & when he wakes up. They suggested that I use cloth pants & put

pull ups over them but I have not started that yet.(He is supposed

to learn what wet feels like)They also suggested to get rid of potty

chairs & use the regular potty which I did. (The theory is that when

they transition from a potty chair to a regular potty they have to

relearn.

I have been doing this for 3 months. usually always goes when I

put him on. He is not consistant with telling me when he has to go

but he at least is starting to tell me. He has also learned the

routine of going, wiping & washing the hands. I feel that we have

made progress.

Good luck,

Christiansen

Mom to Olivia 16,Isabelle 6, & 2.5