I never realized how easy I had it potty training my oldest until it came time to potty train baby sister. Oh my goodness! With my first, she went cold turkey from diapers to panties over the two-week Christmas break from preschool. With Sissy, we’ve been at this since May — five months.
She has been in panties full time (during the day) since July, but she still has accidents almost daily. In fact, she went from very few accidents in August (none at school) to multiple accidents a day — every day in September. We went backward!
We recently invented the “Dry Panty Club” to encourage dry panties. Members get high praise for having dry panties – and are often rewarded with jellybeans. It seems to be helping, I think.
With all of our ups and downs in training, her little bum has needed some extra care and freshness. I quickly discovered that using “baby wipes” to freshen up after accidents didn’t help because she associated them with being a baby and wearing diapers. So I switched to Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths – perfect for cleanups, flushable and made for “big girls” they became a big part of our potty training routine.
We still have a way to go with potty training this young one. But we are getting there — she didn’t have a single accident on our four-day cruise last week! And in the mean time I know that her little bum is fresh and clean with Cottonelle.
Whether you are potty training or just need to freshen your family’s bums, grab a printable coupon for up to $2 off Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths and Cottonelle Clean Care toilet paper and make fresh bums part of your family routine.
Potty Training Chart
By the way if you are potty training, check out my printable Potty Training charts (available in two color combos). And good luck!
Daisy says
My son is now potty trained (finally!). We use those Cottonelle wipes in our bathroom because it is a lot easier for him that way. I love that they are flushable.
Jennifer Sikora says
We always used cheerios for my son when he was potty training. My daughter just hated being wet down there, so we never had a problem with her. These wipes are amazing and even I love them! Thanks for the coupon!
Scott says
We also made sure wipes were handy in all bathrooms when we were potty training. It’s so much more than just going in the potty, they have to learn to clean up properly afterwards.
Caitlin says
Just leaving a message!
Kimberly says
We used M and M’s for my daughter. We still use the Cottonelle flushable wipes in our house because they work so well.
Shannon says
I honestly cannot give any advice since I don’t have kids. Thank you for sharing these tips with us.
Amy Orvin says
I don’t have kids , so this wouldn’t apply to me. I do Cottonelle products though and must say I enjoy using the Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths myself.
Betsy Barnes says
I would have loved having this when my son was potty training! He did well, did not take as long as I thought 🙂
RICHARD HICKS says
I like the chart. Yes, potty training can be a trying time, but once they get it ….they get it!
Amanda Sakovitz says
I don’t have kids but I think this is a great idea for parents.
Susan Smith says
I like the potty chart, it’s a good way to keep track of a childs potty traing progress. I also like the wipes.
Jennifer Marie says
What a great idea. Potty training isn’t easy.
Rosanne says
We used M&M’s and kept the potty in the kitchen
Jillianne says
This chart is awesome, I also heard about the “Flushing colors”, when you put the watercolors into the potty and let the boy water them down. It’s on “concisework potty training”, really useful stuff there.
jen says
Ohhhh – the colors is really an interesting idea. Anything to make it fun because we all know toddlers only do things b/c they want to 🙂