Just a quick post as I know I haven't been posting on the blog very often lately. I think there maybe an end in sight for Evan's nappy wearing days. He has successfully used the potty 3 times now. He recently moved up to the toddler group in nursery and I think that has encouraged him to use the potty as nearly all the toddlers are either potty training or are able to take themselves to the toilet.
When it came to potty training I have previously been told to just go straight for trainer pants however training pants are not absorbent enough to catch a full wee (as my son effectively demonstrated for me recently), also the nursery would prefer to use pull ups. The nursery have been great at using Evan's cloth nappies so I really don't want to complain about them not using training pants and I can understand why they prefer pull ups.
Now this is my problem. We have used cloth nappies on Evan since he was just a couple of weeks old and I don't want to have to start using disposable pull ups so I have been trying to find a suitable cloth alternative. I currently like the look of the Minki Yoyo and I'm hoping that I will soon receive one secondhand to try out. So will keep you posted on how I get on with that.
As for other news, Baby Bump has been growing well, that is if the size of my belly is anything to go by (I'm already in the maternity trousers). Baby has also been doing some flips and giving me a few kicks too. I have already bought a couple of new nappies, secondhand Lollipop softee and micro. I love how fast they dry
Hi Caroline,
ReplyDeleteHave been reading your blog and now this last post with interest! It's something we've been looking into a lot lately running some toilet training sessions in London.
How do you feel about going straight to pants? If he is showing signs, then we advise parents to get the child to choose pants they want to wear and then have a go! Training pants are good if you are going on a long car journey or for overnight etc but can confuse children more.
On the other hand, if you would like another one to try, then I'd love to send you the Bummis one http://www.nappyeverafter.co.uk/training-pant.html. I have found them good for overnight with a booster but would love to get another opinion!
Best,
Katrina
Hi Katrina,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your message and I am glad you enjoy reading my blog. I'd love to try out the Bummis training pant and it would be great to have something to compare with the Minki YoYo. I had a look at it on your website and really like the cool design. I think it is something my son would like too :)
I do agree with you about just using pants or nothing at all around the house and just being ready with a mop for the occasional accident! I wish I could stay home with him until he has mastered using the potty or toilet but, I expect like other working mums, that's not always practical.
For out and about and nursery I think it will help to have a little extra protection but still something that looks and feels like a pair of pants. Just in case we don't quite make it to the toilet in time.
All the best,
Caroline :)