[blParent] Potty training my son

[Mercedes Zapata]

I potty trained my eldest son (who is now three and a half) and I also
highly endorse "Oh Crap!" Although you can hear the pee hitting the floor,
I just used a "sighted guide" so to speak (grandparent) for that first
intense day so that I did not need to be quite as hypervigilant and could
focus instead on keeping the transition positive. If that kind of help is
available to you, maybe consider it?

We kept ourselves in the kitchen and permitted lots of screen time for the
first many hours. This helped me feel less overwhelmed. As for him being a
boy, I don't know how much difference it makes because we're training him
to sit down on the potty. Lastly, I found the first day of potty training
to be the hardest day of parenting so far (and I have three kids), but by
the second day it started to click for my son.

Good luck!

On Thu, Jan 16, 2025 at 6:31 PM Nadja Oeberg via BlParent <
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> > On Jan 15, 2025, at 11:16 PM, Ashleigh Moon via BlParent <
> blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
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> > My son is only one years old, so I don’t have experience potty training
> a boy. However, I potty trained my daughter very successfully by using the
> method from the book. “Oh Crap Potty Traibing!”
> >
> > The book is available on bard and is probably also on Audible. The
> method is not for everyone, but it worked well for us. It involves having
> your child not wear any diapers or underwear for the first three days. This
> actually works well for blind parents because you can hear the liquid
> hitting the floor if you know what I mean lol This gives you enough time to
> know what’s happening and quickly get them to the potty. I’m not going to
> lie, the first week was absolutely stressful. However, my daughter was
> basically fully potty trained within two weeks. That is just what worked
> for me. I’m sure others have lots of other helpful suggestions. Good luck!
> >
> > Ashleigh Moon
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> >> On Jan 15, 2025, at 5:57 PM, Judy Jones via BlParent <
> blparent at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> As a grand parent, the easiest thing to do is to place him on the potty
> if
> >> you think he has to go.  You'll have several false starts, and wet
> diapers
> >> with missed opportunities, but that is okay.  It will eventually come
> >> together.
> >>
> >> You can also offer the potty if you notice his natural schedule and ask
> at
> >> those times.
> >>
> >> There are also books and videos that help introduce the potty concept to
> >> toddlers.
> >>
> >> Judy
> >>
> >> "Embrace each day with His mercies and blessings."
> >>
> >> -----Original Message-----
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> >> Subject: [blParent] Potty training my son
> >>
> >> Hi,
> >>
> >> My son is almost 2 years old, and he is showing signs that he is about
> >> ready for potty training. What are the most effective ways to potty
> train
> >> my son? For those of you who have boys, what tips and strategies have
> >> worked best for you?
> >>
> >> Thank you.
> >>
> >> Clayton Jacobs
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