So there are tons of potty
training methods. My method is to wing it. It takes longer than those 3 day or
weekend methods, may cost me more in terms of sanity, and it definitely has its
ups and downs. But that’s how I roll. This is my second go around with potty
training. My first born, CW, was out of diapers at about 28 months. And that
was 1 month after his little brother was born. This time around, I’m attempting
a fully potty trained boy before baby #3 arrives this July. Call me ‘Crazy’. I
don’t mind. Really.
As of right now, it has been
adventurous. With BW, he’s either hit or miss when it comes to sitting on the
potty. And to be completely honest, he doesn’t always sit. He has to stand
while making an attempt. Cute, but messy. And I’m totally taking advantage of
his big brother worship by encouraging him to go when brother goes. Poor big
brother. His ‘shadow’ now follows him to the bathroom. And it’s enforced by
mommy. As the oldest child in my family, I feel his pain!
Anyways, this time around I’m not
using disposable training pants, and the experience has been wonderful!! I used
to freak out every time CW had an ‘accident’ in his pull-up. I could just about
hear the ‘clink-clink’ of 50 cents being thrown in the garbage can. Since we’re
in the early stages of potty training, I’ve started using GroVia®
My Choice Trainers. I love them. I’m not throwing my money away
every time BW doesn’t make it to the potty in time. I also love that it doesn’t
feel like a cloth diaper inside. No cotton & no fleece. The inner layer is
silky smooth and feels similar to that of soft basketball/athletic shorts,
which GroVia® calls GroCool. The difference in the material makes a
difference to BW. I’ve been using side snapping diapers as trainers. But to him
he knows they are diapers, and realizes that he can use them as such. So I
really love how the inner GroCool layer does not have that cloth diaper feel!
He really does much better staying dry when wearing a My Choice Trainer, and I
think it is because it doesn’t have that ‘diaper feel’. The trainers also have
snaps, so I can easily change him like a diaper if I need to. And I have needed
to do that, but for the most part it’s easier to just pull the trainer off and
on him. I’ve also been line drying the trainers, as I do with all of my cloth
diapers. And while they are quite stiff when air dried due to the cotton/hemp
inner layer, they are still soft on the inside since they are lined with that
soft GroCool lining. They also air dry very quickly, especially here in the hot
desert sun. There is also a pocket opening to allow you to add more absorbency
to the trainers if need be. Think naps, nights, longer trips out of the house. There
are also one set of rise snaps in the front of the trainer. BW has it snapped
down at this point. It’s nice that there is sizing flexibility in the trainer
as far as the rise. It really helps to get a good fit. The flexible side panels
also come in a larger size to accommodate bigger kiddos. They are sold
separately. And I didn’t take any pictures, but CW {4 years & 40+ lbs} fits
in the trainer. He does need the larger side panels.
I should also mention that BW is 2 years & 25 lbs. He’s a tall and lanky
kid.
I’m sure we’ll be working
on potty learning for quite some time, and the GroVia® My Choice Trainers are super handy. I’ve been thinking
about why trainers should be used instead of going straight from cloth diapers
to underwear. For me, I need that added protection that my carpets and
furniture are safe when I can’t watch BW like a hawk. At times he wears
underwear around the house, but it still makes me nervous since accidents are a
common occurrence. Trainers can make for a cleaner transition from diapers to
underwear. Also since another baby is on the way, using trainers is giving my
stash a chance to ‘rest’ before being used again. It helps to keep additional
wear and tear at bay while using trainers, and I know I’ll be using trainers
when baby #3 is ready for them.
As the adventures in potty
training continue, I’ll do my best to let you all know about them. I really,
really hope to have BW as close to potty trained as possible before July. Here
goes nothin’…
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