Hi, friends!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day! Today we’re going to talk about potty training, and I’m going to share how we’re prepping to train BOTH boys at the same time. Yep, you read that right – BOTH BOYS. You see, we’ve been trying to potty train Wyatt for some time now, but for some reason he just really responds to seeing Levi do things first. So we put things on hold until Levi started to show the signs of readiness.
I did lots of research online, and sat down to map out a game plan on how we’d tackle this enormous feat. I’m not going to lie, the planning took a long time. William and I attended a seminar all about potty training for special needs kiddos so we knew all kinds of different techniques to try with Wyatt, and I researched all kinds of reward boards and systems to keep little Levi motivated too. We pulled out Wyatt’s first little potty chair for Levi to use, and then got Wyatt one that fits right over our existing toilet. This way, they could both have the bathroom space to share, and they could see each other and have a fun potty space that was just for the two of them.
I knew we wanted to use Pampers Easy Ups Training Pants because:
- They’re great for both daytime (while training) and at night for up to 12 hours to help keep the boys protected if they need it.
- The sides of the Easy Ups are really stretchy, so they’re easy to pull down and up.
- Like I mentioned previously, the boys LOVED the designs (they also come in Dora the Explorer.)
- The fun designs change color when wet so the boys can both feel and visually see.
I knew right off the bat I wanted to do some kind of reward board, so I went to the store and picked up all kinds of supplies to make one. I found these fun foam stickers and let each boy choose their favorite animal. Levi chose a purple hippo, and Wyatt chose a blue penguin. This would be their “potty animal” and each time they “go,” they get to add them to the board. I also developed a system for “rewards” if they go multiple times in one day, or go number two.
I also grabbed a cart that we had been using for storage, emptied it out and made it our official “potty cart” that could easily be moved around the house as needed. Each boy has a labeled shelf where their Pampers Easy Ups Training Pants live, and a few of their favorite books to keep them from getting bored while on the potty. I also created a shelf just for the fun stuff like their favorite snacks, the iPad, etc. All items that would be preferred items for them. This way, they would get excited about going potty, and would want to do it again and again!
So, what do you think?
Do I have a good game plan so far? Is there anything that worked for you that I’m missing?
Comment below and leave any good tips or suggestions!
Lucky for me, I only had to do one at a time, but potty training them was super easy. they were each done in a weekend 🙂
My girls were so easy to potty train. The boy – not so much! Looks like you’ve got everything ready to go. I also rewarded potty time with a small treat. My kids had a potty that played music when that first drop of tinkle hit the goal. 🙂
That potty training cart is so cute! I don’t have kids but I could definitely use that movable chart around my house. It would be perfect to keep all my crafting and planner supplies.
I’m so glad to read I’m not the only one going through this! My oldest is special needs and my youngest is not and she is motivated by him…so my husband and I just said this weekend maybe if we start with him it will kick her in gear…she’s almost there and he just wants to go on the potty because he sees her…so we are really going to try this!!! Good Luck Mama!!
I think this is a really good plan. Rewards and incentives are always helpful and the easy ups are great for transitioning.
This is a great way to start potty training, I don’t have kids of my own yet but I do love seeing what others do for various stages in parenthood with their kiddos!
For some reason, potty training took forever for me to accomplish with the kids. I was beginning to think I would be potty training until they were teenagers lol. I should have planned it and been more in the know of what to expect.
Great tips! My 2 year old has started showing interest and using the toilet. We’ve been having such fun celebrating every time he does and we’ve been using Pampers easy ups! He LOVES the thomas!
Wow, having to potty train 2 boys? Our youngest finally just got the hang of it finally lol. Great post. I love all these ideas.
This is so freaking cute, I love the idea of the potty train. I totally needed this when I was potty training my kids.
I couldn’t imagine potty training two kids at the same time! When you make it fun, the kids will remember it for years to come.
My kids are older now but when we potty trained, we went commando. Love your suggestions. Will pass on to my friends with littles ready to potty train now.
Planning Potty training is something I don’t miss doing. I would just keep washing the underwear out when my boys had an accident. I love that Pampers came out with the Easy Ups . I think it is brilliant that when they get wet it changes color.
Wow! Your rewards system is very impressive. I am forwarding this to my friend who is trying very hard to potty train her daughter.
I know potty training can be really tough with little ones. This seems like a great way to handle it and do it well 🙂