MONTESSORI AT HOME: Potty Training
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- MONTESSORI AT HOME: POTTY TRAINING // Learn how to guide your child on their toilet learning journey using a natural and gentle Montessori approach, including recognizing readiness, setting up the environment, as well as how to begin and what to expect during the process.
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Thanks! All your advice was simple and REALISTIC unlike a few other videos I watched for tips. Wish us luck!
You are most welcome! You got this! 💪🏻
Cara Fallis hi! How is the potty training going? I am planning to start next month
@@HapaFamily thank you!!
Physical isolation during the pandemic...PERFECT TIME FOR TOILET LEARNING
You can say that again....lol
How's it going, we're in the thick of it
Absolutely! It's a blessing in disguise haha.
This
Taking full advantage of not being able to go anywhere
When I was getting my education degree we took a “what is your education style” quiz and I remember Montessori ranked third. Now I remember why it’s not #1. After raising 4 kids, I know that there is nothing wrong with praising your kids for doing things like going potty. No, no one cheers me on for going to the bathroom, but I do get praised for things like making dinner, deep cleaning the house, etc. Yes, that’s part of being an adult, but the same holds true for someone who goes to work; Raises, promotions, etc. potty training and cleaning up spills are part of my toddler’s chores but they still deserve a job well done.
Otherwise, I enjoy some of the cute activities and your home set up! Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
You can certainly ensure that your tone of voice is one of pride, and if you feel a need to praise, to do so without being excessive about it. A simple “thank you” also goes a long way for other things, instead of the highly overused “good job” that loses meaning after a while. Thanks so much for watching.
Yeah I totally agree! Like when my little guy finally waved at someone on his own and said hi, I was so happy and said good job. If he does something new and does it well, I want to praise him. When he does it for the 50th time I probably won't praise him lol. When I went to the bathroom for the first time after birthing him, I celebrated! And told my husband and he was so proud too! But yeah this vid was super helpful.
@@carolinebarley i hear that the first bowel movement after childbirth is like best day ever aside from having little bundle of joy. my sis felt same way after she gave birth to her son she had a c-section so it was like she was happy but in tears of pain. she had rough he wasn't preemie and healthy she had have him week earlier than due date because of pre eclampsia. but i have friends too and fam members with children who said was the best thing to start having normal urinating and bowel movements no matter type of delivery.
Do you remember what ranked #1? TIA
@@HapaFamily I agree with you. I think we have created this weird society of parents who over praise everyday things and kids are now addicted to or at the very least expecting praise over simple things. I think that's why they give trophies to everyone at sporting events now. It's crazy!
I laughed so loud at “no one claps for you when you go to the toilet!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣
that's not true - my toddlers clap for me! yay mommy! you went potty! good job! (I didnt teach them that LOL 🤣)
😂😂😂
@@joiedevivrea Let me guess, they're extra excited for you in public restrooms with a lot of people around haha
@@joiedevivrea it's always great when toddlers and small children compliment adults for being human they do say the darndest things
@Kasey it's soooo disgusting when men/ people do this kind of thing. It's literally poop particles in the air that people around are forced to inhale! It's NEVER FUNNY, I always look at the person doing the farting like they are the dumbest person I've ever met. If they feel dumb maybe they won't do it anymore. I know..... Fat chance but I can't help looking at them like that after the fact either way. 🙍♀️🤦♀️🙅♀️🤷♀️😖😡
She's on point with the "avoid the bells and whistles on a potty" suggestion. I have 3 kids. I bought my youngest an elmo potty that laughs, flushes, etc. It was nearly impossible to keep him focused on the task at hand. After a few days, I went and bought a simpler one. Worked so much better!
Looove this video!
Starting our potty trainning today 😊🙌🏼
My notes:
Staying dry
Predictable times during the day
A Sign
Environment
A place
A Step stool
A small potty seat
(Going to the bathroom is not supposed to be intertaining. It's a natural thing)
Small basket with just the essentials: toilet paper and clean undies.
When going out: using pull ups might take a bit longer..
Try: Waterproof diaper covers or piddle pads for car seats and strolers, or a towel...
Diapers at night time
It's not a 3 day process
Keep it simple and stress free:
Put her in undies
Lots of accidents for the first couple of days
Take her every half hour
Don't ask her if she wants to go, say "it's time to use the bathroom" instead
Sit for a few minutes only, not for long
Clean up together
Montessori=natural consequence:)
Acknowledge but no praising
Hardest days are first couple of days. After that she'll get the hang of it, showing signs that she need to go bc she's verbal
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Yay thank you!
My son was fully potty trained by 20MO . He’d bring a diaper for me to change him right before he pooped. I figured if he could tell me to change him right before he pooped , he could tell me to take him to the bathroom before he pooped .
My twins were done at 16 months my daughter caught on quick it took her brother a extra month then he got it.
My 3y old just started ...not extra keen with it....I've missed that "milestone" u are talking about cause it doesn't last them much if you don't act fast on it,and now he doesn't even tell me after he pooped ...Gross....
I used this method with my first child and he was independent by 24 mos. I have another child who is 5 and still has accidents. Folks, if you try this method and it doesn't work after a few (or six) months, please don't make the mistake that I did and switch to a reward/punishment method. It turns out my second has neurological issues that prevent him from feeling when he needs to go. Be patient with your kids.
Now I am setting out to potty-train my third and hoping it will proceed more smoothly than the last.
Thank you for this! I finally committed to toilet training 4 days ago. On day 3 we had an accident and on day 4 my son stopped himself when he realized he was peeing and we quickly made it to the toilet! Keeping things simple IS the most affective way!
Choked on my tea laughing when you said "Potty training isn't a magical three day process". I had just watched a few videos on it and felt dubious, so it just seemed perfect.
I was a Montessori kid! I'm 20 weeks pregnant and have been unschooling myself on respectful parenting and Montessori. So glad I found your channel :)
Day 2 of potty training and just wanted to say that your videos have really helped our household a lot. Thank you for taking the time (and privacy!) out of your daily lives to give us awesome and helpful content!
I’ve watched at least 6 of these now and as usual Ashley you’re the real MVP. Thorough and organized information. Thank you
I just want to say, I’m a nurse and I absolutely clap for my patients who are able to pass a bowel movement 😂😂😅
I'm a urology nurse, and I definitely clap for patients when they are able to pee after their catheter has been removed 🤣
@@APRILtheCALDWELL hehe
Haha
Great! Other readiness points are: confident independent walking & able to/almost able to take their pants and undies off and on. Also, when buying a potty/step stool, make sure the potty is low enough/step stool is high enough for them to keep their feet firmly planted on the ground/stool. This is important for easy bowel movements; preventing boredom/frustration/discomfort/constipation.
Also, your positive discipline video was God sent!
It helped me sooooo much when I got my foster baby back and she had learned some "new" behaviors.
I was able to correct the behavior using your positive discipline techniques, and I saw results within a week or less!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
Thank you soooooo much!
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Me at 22 watching this and I don’t even plan to have kids until I’m around 28-30. I will be very prepared when the time comes. (I basically raised my brother though, wish I had known these techniques back then!)
Thank you for this. I’m currently in the middle of potty training my daughter, she is 20 months. I didn’t do much research before I started potty training, I kinda just jumped into it. It’s day 3 of me trying and I am starting to think I’m not doing it right. I started to do a bit of research and keep seeing all of these “3 day potty training” videos. I felt like I’ve been doing everything wrong, but I didn’t want to give my daughter prizes for going pee. I just came across your video and I’ve been following all of these steps. My daughter is at the point now where she tells me she has to pee but we don’t always make it to the potty on time. I’m glad I got reassurance
Sounds like you're both doing great! Hang in there, Momma!
Please bring back the vlog where your daughter is potty training at 18 months 🙏 you showed how you guys did it on the go and that's where I'm at with my son right now 😅
I grew up in a Montessori elementary school and I loved it. Now I have a 15 month old and so excited to use these Montessori teaching methods as I guide my son into new phases! Thank you for the help!
this is so helpful, clear and concise. my girl is 34 months and still not trained😳 i shall start now after watching ur tips 👍🏻
It’s never too late to start! Glad I could help! 😊
Is your daughter potty train yet? My daughter is 2 and three months and its hard ugh.
@@sheblesst.v2166 i just started and we r taking it slow. One day she just came up to me and said i want to wee wee, then it was success every time. But i still let her wear her diapers when she goes to school or go out, im a little scared of accidents outside.
In my opinion, this is the best, wait till they are a bit older and they WANT to do it!! My daughter was 34 m too and it was done in 1 day!!! She decided it was time and she did it!! No need to start early tbh
@I Love The Colour Pink go and have some loving experiences in your life, you are an aggressive being that needs some cuddles and kisses so you dont need to come here, behind your screen and insult someone you dont even know. I hope you find peace and that someday you can actually leave a positive feedback.
Thank you. My daughter is 20 months and goes to a Montessori nursery. There they don't potty train them until they're older but I think it's something I should do rather than have an institution do. I was scared and anxious hearing conflicting advice but I have faith now that she is the right age and that she will catch on. I'll follow what you say, thank you so much.
I potty trained my 2 year(just turned two) in 2 days with this method not knowing it was a method 😂 but we didn’t buy any little toilet seats we just taught him that there is only one toilet 🚽 and that’s in the restroom. We definitely kept it simple and he hasn’t had an accident no even for nap time 🙌🏼
@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel its her baby her life if she wants the baby to sleep the whole year let her be lazy...it is not in your place to judge
@Nikki Bentley Is My Angel Facts or no facts it is your way of stating them that has an issue.
Honestly, since I had my first baby girl 2 years ago, your channel were and still the most beneficial material I have ever came across in the Montessori approach. Thank you so so much, your advices had guided me through so many stages and phases, and the relationship we have developed me and my baby girl has been flourishing more and more thanks to this beautiful philosophy and way of raising and accompanying the child, il is full of modesty respect love and consciousness ❤❤
And the best part is that you make sound so realistic and faisable since you explain the essence and purpose behind every activity and encourage the parents to reach the goals with they have with no need what so ever to buy the best toys and products on the market.
Because that is when a parent gives up totally when everything about Montessori becomes a matter of money and not that of attention and availability of the caregiver and the interaction with the current needs of the child.
Thank you so much again for your beautiful contribution in this regard it is very much appreciated and helpful ❤
Love from Morocco 😊😊
Thank you! This is so helpful as I was wondering how to potty train my boy without using the quick three day method that almost looked like a traumatic thing for the child in other videos. The only thing I would like to do differently is praise and celebrate when he learns to go. I think as adults it would be nice to praise and celebrate with each other when we accomplish things anyway. Maybe I need to learn more about the dangers of praising a child too much. I find it highly enjoyable to celebrate with my child so its hard for me to imagine letting that go.
Helpful about signs to look for. And good to know we needn't overly praise for doing what is expected.
Hey Ashley, I stumbled across your videos when I was looking for a way to handle my middle childs tantrums, who is 3, and I can’t thank you enough. I’m going to be looking into the books you’ve mentioned in other videos. My son definitely responds better to the Montessori methods and I’m so glad I found a way to handle his tantrums, and just peacefully raise him and avoid anxiety and unnecessary stress. He’s recently regressed with potty training so I’m going to work on this method tomorrow and for the weeks ahead and hopefully we’ll be good to go. No pun intended. Thanks ❤️
Hi kindly tag video
I've been considering have a kid in the next 2 years or so and your giving me so many amazing parenting tips.
A game changer for my second son was setting him up for success. When he was a baby I started sitting him on the toilet after he woke up in the morning and after he woke up from nap. That was a natural time when he would always pee. I also signed toilet every time I took him and while he peed. I think that's what taught him the sensation of release while on the toilet. Eventually he started signing and asking to go unprompted. Then refusing diapers. We're not all the way there yet (he's two tomorrow!) but so so close and completely lead by him.
We don't use little potties (the kids always want to play with them) and with my first I had to basically train him to use the little potty and then train him again to use the toilet. We have a potty seat but my youngest just uses a step stool and sits on the toilet backwards. Feels safe for him and he can get on and off independently.
I really like how straight forward you were. I introduced Potty time to my 12 month old and it’s been going really well. Thank you for such great tips
After 8 months of you posting this comment, how is the potty learning going?
I watched a few other videos as well as the 3 day potty training ones before this and this just makes so much more sense and gives me more confidence in doing it with him rather than the anxiety I was getting with “I can’t do this in 3 days!” And I never even thought about a diaper cover over the underwear. And the signing, he won’t tell me verbally when he has to but he knows a bunch of signs so that would be easy to add.
i loved elimination-communication with my daughter =) it was so fun to learn how to recognize when she needs to pee or poop from birth, and she was completly dry with 14months in the day and 12months in the night
That is great to hear! I wonder how many other children would be able to start earlier but parents don't try. In my grandparents time babies were usually out of diapers by the time they were 1 year old but then there was a more of an incentive to toilet train because diapers had to be washed by hand😆
Meanwhile i got another child, also grown Up with EC, she ist sry now with 1 1/2 day and nicht, Kids are all different :)
2:26 "you'll want to start out as you intend to go on" this is aplicable to so many parts of life! 😃
I potty trained my four children when they were 15 months old. Upon arising after they had been asleep all night, first thing in the morning I put them on the potty. No guesswork here, we all urinate when we wake up. Then you celebrate with their favorite treat. I put them on the potty every 15 to 20mins so that I could get a good idea when they potty throughout the day. This mother stated that no one claps for you when you potty. Well that’s because you already know how to potty. When a child is learning any new life skill or task there is absolutely nothing wrong with praising them for their accomplishments. Shalom
" You're teaching them how to be a human" I love that you said that ! I am currently potty training my 2 year old and OMG it's frustrating ! But I love that you said rewards aren't needed due to that not being a natural thing. Going to try this out this weekend. WISH ME LUCK !
Thank you for reducing my anxiety about toilet training. Have blessed day.
I’ve probably watched this video 10 times 😭 trying to prepare myself 😩😭😂
Small space tips:
If you're trying to navigate this with a small bathroom, there are tools that can be used to help modify an adult-sized toilet to fit little bums. Instead of a removable potty seat like shown, there are toilet lids with built in potty seats. These are more seamless and won't take up extra room in a cramped bathroom. Instead of a step stool, getting something like a Squatty Potty can also work instead of a step stool because it'll help the child reach the toilet, but it's designed to fit around the toilet. As a bonus, it's something that can be used as an adult, so it still serves a purpose even when a step stool is no longer required.
(And a well-placed potty seat in the trunk of a car can be useful on car trips or visits to the park where there's no public restroom available and you have a toddle who needs to go NOW [so, 5 minutes ago])
Sweatpants or pants made of thicker material are also good for helping to minimize messes when wearing regular underwear.[I speak from personal experience] . The thicker material can help absorb the liquid.
And PLEASE be careful with things like piddle pads, etc. Anything that goes between your child and his or her carseat that is not directly approved and designed by the car seat manufacturer for use in the particular carseat can be a safety hazard. If your carseat manufacturer does not have a product for your child's carseat, CONTACT them to find out you best plan of attack. Even something as seemingly unobtrusive as a thin puppy pad can void safety warranties and, more importantly, endanger the life of your child. When it comes down to it, there may be times when it's best to hope for the best and prepare to pick up a new carseat at the grocery store. Carseats are expensive, yes, but compared to the safety of your child, there's really no contest.
Hapa Family- Side note that the carseat comment was a general statement for anyone who comes across it. It is not directed at you.
I apparently just decided to go to the potty when I was two and I was potty trained (according to my mom, my siblings were nightmares), but even at age 8, I was still wetting my pull up every night. It took this wireless beeping device that sensed when I started peeing in these special underwear, so I woke up when I was peeing in my sleep! It actually worked within a week or so!! Never regressed, best invention ever. Highly recommend
Very interesting!
So thankful I found this!!! I have moved away from my montessori heart living with family who doesn’t get it. Ugggh. I am disciplined and my daughter is growing!
These tips were soooo helpful and practical! I feel more prepared to start training my 20 month old. Thanks!👍🏾😊
Potty training #1 was definitely not my favourite thing to do as a parent but found it so much easier with baby #2! Thanks so much for sharing a great video :)
I have a 15 month old niece and her mom asked me to watch your videos that are age appropriate for her little girl.
I am very pkk look eased with your methods.
Your videos are very helpful.
So we tried the 3 day potty training method and she WAS potty trained until we went out of town and it’s like she forgot everything because we got out of our routine, etc.
I didn’t like that I had to give her a gift or reward each time but I was just trying to follow the book lol.
It was waaay complicated and stressful.
After watching this video I feel like I did everything wrong lol 🤦♀️
Even bought a flashy potty, cheered and clapped and put pressure to accomplish it in 3 days.
We have not mentioned the potty in months for her to reset her brain of poor learning habits.
I hope to accomplish potty training next month MONTESSORI style! ☺️
Thank you for your wisdom!
You are SO welcome!
I love your channel. Thank you for being of service to parents and caregivers and most importantly our children ❤
The best potty training video I have seen so far. Never was in favor of bells and whistles nor did i believe it could be done in 3 days!
Hey! So when my son was about 10 months old I started learning about elimination communication and also the Montessori method take on toilet training and your videos was one of the first I watched!
Of course looking back I wish I would have started learning about these things before I had my son. 🤷🤦
And I always try to share your video with people who are "potty training"
I started with the elimination communication and then a few months later once he got the hang of it i started implementing the Montessori method in it and my son was successfully and fully using the toilet by the time he was 22months old! 🥳🥳
So thank you so much for making this video!
I think the key is to not give up, keep it positive, have patience for the many many clean ups, obviously not punish or reward and stay consistent!
I'm sure that if I would have been more consistent in the first few months that my son would have been done using diapers much sooner.
But I got discouraged because I let other people's judgment get to me.
My son is and was ready to learn! I understand that every child is different...but I really do feel that we live in a culture where people are waiting so long to teach their kids to use the toilet just because thats what everyone else is doing...
America needs to stop waiting till their kids are 3-4 to start getting them on the toilet!! Our kids are capable! ❤️
Also maybe I just got lucky but my son has never peed in his sleep. He has always went pee after waking up 🤷😂
Thank you so much for sharing this comment. I needed to read it. I'm trying to toilet train my 20 m.o now and it's not really working. It seems she knows what to do so there is something I'm missing.
@@kokolatte825 just keep going and trying different things! I think one of the things that helped my son was keeping him bottomless all day also keeping his toilet near him too! And then also just telling him whenever I had to use the toilet 😂 I feel like they are more comfortable telling you when they need to go if you tell them when you do! 🤷 Don't give up it will happen eventually! Learning to do the opposite of what they have done their entire lives takes time and patience ☺️
@@jariahguernsey I started elimination communication with my son before we even left the hospital. I'm "lazy" about it, but he sits on the toilet first thing every morning (14 months old now). Most days since he was 6 months old he wakes up dry, and I don't think he's pooped in his sleep since about 2 months old. I expect we'll be able to start giving him the responsibility to initiate in the next couple months. I'm finding it MUCH less stressful than traditional potty training.
Thank you so much for making this! My 14 month old needed to air out his diaper area for 20 min x2 a day so we got him a potty so he could sit for that time. We didn't force it but he almost immediately started going. I quickly realized I wouldn't need to do those 3 day methods but had never heard of anything else!
This is the best video about toilet training issues. I was looking something like that. Can't tell you how much you helped me regarding my child's toilet training process. Thank you so much for this help.
We have been doing this with our baby boy and I was so surprised at how quickly he picked it up! Thanks so much for this video :) x
youre my favorite mom on youtube your videos are SO helpful for this first time mom of a now 2-year-old thank you.
you don't know me! I get standing ovations :D Haha.
Great video.
You’re a genius that I need more in my life. We haven’t even started potty training Ezzie. He’s starting to show signs of readiness though and I thought today, “I should really start investigating different types of toilet training.” And alas, here you are! So glad to have found your channel!
Yay!! So happy to help! :)
Thanks for this. This approach seems the best that I’ve ever heard. I’m going to try it out with my 14 month old!
You’re welcome! I love that it’s a straight-forward, no nonsense approach. :) Wishing you luck!
I’ll be trying these tips with my daughter! Montesori techniques make so much more sense to me than other pieces of advice I’ve gotten. Thank you so much!
My 3 yr. Old turned 3 in July and is autistic. I've tried everything to potty train him..including bribery 😢.. I loved your advice and will try. Thanks for the wonderful video. Turns out I've been Montessori parenting and didnt realize it had a name. Just thought i was letting them live & experience their own journey. 😉 i also have a soon be 2 yr old daughter who's not autistic but follows suite of her brother. Truly am hopeful this will work with both. Thanks again!! - NAMASTE 🦋
Felicia Lynn serenity try scheduling it into the day, and using a timer to let him know when to go, as well as having a visual schedule of what to do, you could model the whole routine for him as much as possible, say “I need to go to the bathroom” go in, follow his visual schedule very concretely so he sees it in practice
Thanks for the advice 😇 He hates being wet so he pulls off his pull up to either pee on the floor or in one of his trucks then pours it out on the floor. His pediatrician suggested it was a texture issue to the wetness that's he's scared of a urine splash. At one time i wouldve agreed, however he recently decided he's no longer scared of water and enjoys playing in the rain and taking long baths. Previously he screamed and had a total melt down if anything wet touched him. He pees in the bath aswell. Just ABSOLUTLY REFUSES to use the big potty or any of the little ones ive bought them. He will use the smaller potties as chairs with pull ups on but not bare bottom. They go to the restroom everytime i go. Noah loves to flush the toilet and wash his hands after I potty as ive taught him we POTTY/WIPE/FLUSH/WASH. So any advice you may have to get through these barriers would be huge. His next apt. Is Sept 5th I'm hoping to get some answers then aswell. At least knowing a specific reason for his hate of the toilet bare bottom gives me someplace to work from. He's incredibly intelligent knows how to read/multiplication/advanced colors & shapes. So after receiving your advice I will go to Wal-Mart get a timer & poster board & allow him to help me put it together. Hopefully this will allow us to move forward on this potty training journey 😉 Again very helpful thank you so much. NAMASTE 🦋
My daughter is 16 months and able to tell us by signing when she needs to use the potty. It’s not consistent though so I also offer her to sit on the potty when she wakes up from nighttime sleep and naps. I’m so happy for her when she goes and she just thinks it’s no big deal haha
This is great my son is 9 months crawling since he was 7 months and he starting to get up with the help of items around the house like furniture. Every time we go to the bathroom he crawls so fast to come inside the bathroom with us. Not sure if he is too young to start sitting him in the potty to get him used to it and get him familiar with it he can sit unassisted. Love your videos and love the montiesorri
We started sitting our daughter on the potty here and there as soon as she could sit up unassisted. Never forced the issue, just opened the invitation and the idea of it. She never had any fears of the potty or going on it once we started formal training... so I would say yes!
@@HapaFamily thank you so much since Friday my 10 month old goes to the potty for pee and #2 every two hours I offer the potty to him and he goes and its amazing!! Thank you!!
Jenny Diosa That’s so exciting!!! 👏🏻💕🥰
My son is 14 months now and the only sign he's given me so far is saying "caca" (Spanish for poo) when he has actually done it. I used to offer to sit on the potty before and he would sit with the cloth nappy on but now he just refuses. I'm trying to understand more about the signs they give? 😭 If you can, could please share your toilet learning journey with Mia and what has helped you sit them on the potty and communicate their bodily functions?
I was watching the videos of when Mia was just born. And it reminds me that wow, you are an amazing mum, educator, wife, woman and teacher for us 💖 All the best always 💐
Just from a safety point of view, you need to be careful when recommending piddle pads and towels to be used in carseats. These are aftermarket products and are not crash tested in carseats. So they can alter the harness fit and effect the way the harness performs in an accident. In many countries aftermarket products are illegal to use and will go against most carseat manuals. Alway use products that are made specifically for your carseat as they will have been crash tested.
The cloth nappy cover is an awesome idea though, I'm definitely going to try that.
Best video I’ve found on this topic so informative !
My 2.5 year still is doing runny stools sometimes that's why I've been hesitant in starting potty training. I was told by his physio to start at around 3. I wish I watched this sooner. I regret not doing it sooner.
Hi Ashley, would you do a update on potty training? I’m curious how long it took Kylie to stay dry reliably during the day and night, also when did she start to self initiate going potty? Many thanks!
Thanks for the advice! We're embarking on that adventure soon :)
It's funny to watch this as an American who lives in a cramped apartment in a large European city. "Anywhere in the bathroom" -- "wait, you have extra space in the bathroom? You do not have to bump into your toilet when you step out of your bathtub?"
Or "her playroom" -- "What do you mean, an extra room just to play in?"
Hi guys I follow her advice and in 3 days no more nappies. My girl was 2 years and 1 month.
my girl is 16 months old. we 1st sat her on a potty when she was 7 months for no2 and since then she loved it. Obviously she still can't hold everything but she got sooo much better at everything. She now tells us that she needs to go, sometimes she says it a second before it happens but it's a great progress!
“Nobody claps for you when you go to the bathroom” 😂 that really made me laugh but it’s so true! Thanks for the tips x
my 2 year old nephew last time i babysat him clapped right after i got off the toilet. i was like thanks Brady i laughed was cute. he isn't potty trained yet. he has been experimenting.
I only people did!! x
Thank you for this video! I’m about to start potty training my 20m twins and have been stressing about it! This helped simplify it in my mind 😊
Ray Pitts how did it go for you? I have 23 month old twins (boys) and I think I’m gonna start next week!! I’ve been kind of dreading starting but these tips seem super helpful.
@@livv909 I think consistency and patience is the key.. Obviously there will be ups and downs but anything is possible! x
My 3.5 boy isn’t interested and he just won’t go 😩
@@malkaklein5239 when did he start then, because my son is 3 years and not ready yet
I really like when you count in months, it is helpful to be specific 🤗
Thankyou so much, your approach is very simular to my attitude and method I used for my first. It validates my using this method on my second. You also gave me some Great new tips! I know it worked for me once, and hopefully works on my 3rd baby in future she's due in Sept. ❤ good luck to all you potty training parents! Consistency is key.
You are so welcome! And congrats on your new little one!! 🥰💕👏🏻
Your confidence gives me confidence. Thank you for your amazingly helpful videos and for sharing your knowledge!
I really enjoy your videos on all the topics that you have. I am Montessori trained and worked in a Montessori house of children when my children were young , but have been out of the field for sometime. I would like to get back in by opening a Montessori based home daycare. I am very “rusty” and need all the help and tips that I can get. I live in Canada. I find your videos very helpful and practical. Thank you and continue posting
I’m sooo happy to watch this. My baby boy (17 months) is signing “potty” and then pooping almost every time. I’m soooo nervous because he’s my first and I’m clueless. Your video was sooo helpful.
I love your information! I thank God that you created this channel, and that you take time to share the Montessori approach with me!
WE ARE ON THE POTTY RIIIIIIGHT NOW!
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We have been sitting our son on the potty from 10 months old. We have been doing nappy free time and having a potty in both bathrooms and downstairs and givin him reminders to sit on the potty and sitting him on the potty reading books singing ect he is 2 in a few weeks and we still have alot of accidents on the floor x
Great tips. My 2 1/2 year old is at this stage. This video has really helped.
I've been at this potty training thing with my daughter almost a year, she is fighting it
i just wanted to tell you that i love your channel so helpful ! I'm a young mama of two, 14 months apart and i was just thinking of putting them in a montessori but its super expensive but then i stumbled on your channel and you have no idea how much you've truly helped me!
keep up the AMAZING work .
you are awesome. thank you for taking the time! I love your delivery of clear, useful information.
You are so welcome! I’m just happy to share what I learn with others in this crazy adventure of parenting! 😆🥰
@@HapaFamily our 3 year old is Potty training but will not tell us when he needs or is having a poo and is very good at disguising it. We only have him on weekends he sometimes tells his mum and nursery but is struggling with them too. He's been Potty training for a good month now. I always get him to tell me what he needs to do when he wants a poo. Say "I need the toilet". He's doing so well with wees. Ive only ever managed to catch him once part way through a poo and sit him on the toilet and even then he ended up doing more in his pants once we came downstairs. Any advice?
Definitely helpful. My daughter just turned 1, I’ve been rent to figure out when I want to start potty training. But it’s more dependent upon her and when she’s ready. I definitely want to wait until she’s walking, and showing signs.
I think she’s ready now. I’m nervous… but excited. Tired of diapers and pull ups… tired of diaper rash as well. 😢
Finally... someone who makes it simple..
I picked pile 4. Thanks for your honesty.
This is the most helpful video I’ve seen on Potty training
I’m realistically gonna try when the little one starts walking…she’s a busy one and stubborn like her father so I’m gonna give her more time for each step, a week housebound etc hope giving her more time gives me more leeway as I often give myself a really hard time as a parent 😮💨 please let me be zen during this process 😅
This is great!! I was doing a lot of this but you helped fill in the gaps.
Thank you for this video. But could you please open subtitles?
My child with be four soon and still hasn't been potty trained. I have tried for a long time, though for a couple years we were going through things and I wasn't allowed to potty train him when it was probably the best time to, I won't get into that though. But he has shown all the signs at some point. But he's at a point now where he doesn't want to go in the potty. He will sit on the toilet after I tell him he went in his diaper and needs to sit on the potty. He will tell me no he wants to go in his diaper when I tell him he has to go in the potty, I have bought him special underwear that he refuses to wear instead and I have also tried no diapers or underwear and he will put pants on to replace them or just go on the floor. I'm at a loss now. I have gotten a few tips from the pediatrician, friends and family but none of it works for him. It's like he knows what I'm trying to do, and finds ways around it because he does not want to go in the potty. He definitely understands the concept though. I've done a lot of research too and there's nothing different to try.
I did the 3 days method with my now 4 years old when he was 24 months old. He got it. He used diapers for naps and nights until he was 2 1/2 years old no treats, no accidents. However my other one is now 2 1/2 and don't even interested. I make him help with disposal his diaper and so on, I am doing Montessori method with him now.
This is wonderful information. I have been bribing my son for every time he goes #2 on the potty. Oops!! He’s really good at saying he has to go #1 and has barely any accidents, but for some reason, he won’t tell when he has to go number 2. At daycare, they were throwing away a lot of his underwear because he was having lots of accidents and that was a lot of money so we had to start using pull ups. It’s very frustrating. At home, we ditch the pull up all together. But he also has my full one on one attention so I’m able to see the signs when he has to go #2. Again, he won’t tell me... sigh. :( he’s already 2 years old. Heeeelp.
We put underwear on inside the pullups. I've helped several learn using this method.
Good idea!
Any tips on teaching your child to sign or say "potty" when they have to go?
This is great, thank you! Can you give some advice on what to say to get your kid to help you clean up the accident, so that it does not come across as punitive?
Thank you for sharing the Montessori way to potty train! Just wanted to agree and emphasize that an m&m is never a good praise for a toddler because any round and hard food is a real choking hazard
Hi! I keep rewatching this video because we are starting potty training this weekend and I'm a bit nervous. I've been following you guys almost since the beginning and I remember there was a video where Kylie knew she had a miss and came running to tell you, but looking for it I realized maybe that one is one of the videos you made private, maybe? So I was thinking if you had any plans to make a Real Talk video about potty training with anecdotes with both Kylie and Mia now that both are trained, do you think it might be worth it considering you already had this one?. It would be really helpful to watch even if I already started the process. Thank you for all your content it is very informative and realistic!
I've found that pull ups are for PARENTS! kids will just pee in them but they are good if the child does say they need to go potty and you are out it's much easier to pull them down for a rush to the potty vs getting a diaper unlatched. so it's easier for parents while out. so i use those when we go out and undies at home
Pull-ups are just expensive diapers. I know one family that only used them for nighttime after their girls were fully potty-trained.
And a diaper can be pulled down in a pinch if needed.
10:23 Glad someone finally said it.
Very informative video, thank you! Oh But I'm definitely clapping when my baby goes potty 👏
Thank you! So helpful and realistic! Here we go!!!!!
Just wanted to say thanks for posting videos about this. This is very helpful for raising my baby girl and I look forward to using the montessori environment and teachings for her as well. You do a great job explaining! :D
I’m curious; since first watching this video, I did my Montessori teachers assistant training with AMI for 0-3, and I’ve just found myself back here.
What I was taught in regards to toilet learning was pretty different to this! Have you learned more on your Montessori journey that would be additional to this video?
I was taught that it was more in line with EC, ie using cloth nappies to feel the wet/dry concept and offering the potty with each change or after naps etc, as early as birth, rather than waiting for the child to be ‘ready’
(Of course, different teachers would have different interpretations so it may have just been my teacher)