"They have all experienced potty training differently. We try to keep things consistent, but they've all latched on to a different aspect of it in a stronger way. Our oldest loved the treats - she loves a training treat, and it's helpful because she likes positive reinforcement. Our second was big on timers because she needs a reminder, just like her mom. And then our third was all about watching her physical cues, because she is the queen of the "pee-pee" dance."
"Every so often, I'm just like, "Why are you wiggling?" And she will literally tell me, "I'm dancing." And I'm like, "No, you're not. You need to pee. Go upstairs." They have gotten increasingly easier, but only because they want to be like their older sister. There are more role models in the house ahead of them. I'm hoping Finn just starts getting on the potty by herself, but we'll wait and see."
"The learning layer in Pull-Ups is designed to help kids feel the difference between wet and dry, so accidents become learning moments. Did that concept resonate with anything you'd already been trying"
Potty training varies across children even when routines stay consistent. One child responds strongly to treats and positive reinforcement. Another relies on timers and reminders to recognize when to use the potty. A third focuses on physical cues, including a recognizable “pee-pee” dance that signals the need to urinate. Progress becomes easier as children want to imitate older siblings and as role models are available at home. The approach aims to reduce accidents by treating them as learning moments and to keep the process manageable for parents. Future potty training for another child is expected to follow the same adaptive, cue-based mindset.
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