I didn’t plan to potty train my son until summer.
But then … quarantine.
What better time to potty train?
We talked about listening to our body all day long
We drank lots of beverages. We read stories about going potty and even found a few YouTube videos and songs that played into our week’s theme.
Day 2 went even better than the first and the third day was near perfect. Then, I got a little lazy. Day 4, we regressed some because I forgot to be as prompt with the potty reminders. He had been doing so well, but was obviously still new to getting to the potty on time. We rallied, though, and got back on track. By Day 10, the only mess we had was a sink and counter full of bubbles because I left the bathroom while he was washing his hands and he went to town with the foaming soap pump. Rookie mom mistake.
I’m so happy I took advantage of the time at home in this way
I can’t accomplish a lot right now, but helping my youngest graduate from diapers will definitely be a highlight of this odd season. If the idea has crossed your mind to potty train during your family isolation, go for it. As long as it's fun — no one needs an extra stressor right now — and your child has bought into the idea, there's really no better time.
