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Potty Training in 3 Days
by Brandi Brucks
The Step-By-Step Plan for a Clean Break from Dirty Diapers
Published: March 1, 2023
4.2 (18 ratings)
Book Summary
This is a comprehensive summary of “Potty Training in 3 Days” by Brandi Brucks. The book explores the step-by-step plan for a clean break from dirty diapers.
what’s in it for me? teach your baby to start using the toilet in three days.#
Introduction
brandi brucks' potty training in 3 days.
the step-by-step plan for a clean break from dirty diapers.
it takes months for most toddlers to go from diapers to using the toilet.
so how can you accomplish this feat in just three days?
brandi brucks, the author of potty training in 3 days, proposes a tried-and-tested technique that has freed thousands of children from the discomfort of the random wee.
follow diligently.
this formula will transform your baby into a conscious kid who understands when it's time to go.
you'll have to be patient, but you'll also have to be in control.
you'll have to find the three free days when you do nothing except watch your little star.
this chapter will show you how to prepare for the three days of potty training, including what to do and the tools you'll need.
equally as important are the things you'll have to do after the training to make sure these new loo habits stick.
after successfully potty training, you'll have a cheerful baby who's sure to carry this newfound confidence into other aspects of their lives.
so let's go!
it's time for potty training.
before the three days of potty training for best results, you need to pick the right time.
before the three days of potty training#
but how do you know when your baby is ready for a potty adventure?
most kids are ripe between two and a half and three years.
some start earlier or later.
if you observe them, you can pick up clues.
toddlers who know when it's time to be changed are ripe for potty training.
also, holding pee in is a sign they can control their bladders and their bodies are sufficiently developed.
observe your child's poop.
hard poop might be a sign of constipation.
if this is the case, they might be experiencing pain when pooping, scaring them away from the toilet.
a baby who follows you to the bathroom or wants to help you flush is definitely interested.
reward their curiosity.
if your baby follows simple directions, they're good to go.
once you've established your baby's readiness, start introducing the idea through conversations.
toddlers are smart enough to play you, so watch out for the little games.
study your child's personality and sort out how to get your message through.
do they like to be cajoled?
are they always taking the initiative?
these are subtle ways to get the best out of your baby.
sell the plan to family members so that everyone sends a clear, consistent message to your child.
raise your baby's bathroom awareness by drawing their attention to wet diapers.
from now on, yucky diapers are just not cool.
knowing when to use the bathroom is a thing grown-ups do.
they're a big kid now.
let them accompany you to the bathroom as much as possible to reinforce that message.
observe your child's body language to see how they communicate when they want to pee.
do they fidget, squat, get mad at you, or hide?
these small clues will help you spot accidents during training.
you're getting close.
now it's time to formally introduce your baby to their potty trainer.
the trainer should fit your toilet and be accompanied by a stepping stool so they can mount the toilet themselves.
from now on, start changing their wet diapers in the bathroom every time.
show them the new underwear and tell them it's going to replace diapers.
change your child while they're standing.
this feels familiar to the process of standing, pulling down their pants, and going to the toilet.
to reward your baby's effort, it's crucial to find a delicious treat or candy to keep them interested throughout the training.
it should be something really small so that they can have just enough of it.
place a reward where they can see it and tell them how to earn it.
once you've settled on the three consecutive days, stock ready-made food and supplies to last the training or more.
buy food that'll help your baby drink a lot of fluids.
bread, chips, crackers, pizza, apples, watermelon, and popcorn are your allies in this enterprise.
during the three days#
during the three days.
okay, it looks like you're ready for the three days.
the first thing to do is to ditch your baby's diapers and pull-ups.
it's crucial for your baby to understand they've outgrown diapers and they're never coming back.
let them see you discarding their remaining set.
of course, you can hide or donate them later, but make sure your child sees you getting rid of them.
tell them you're proud of the big step they're taking.
when changing your child on the morning of the first day, take them to the bathroom.
while they're standing, put on their new underwear and a short shirt so that you can catch accidents as they happen.
tell your baby to inform you when they want to pee.
from here on, your job is to follow them around the house all day.
there's a massive difference between tell me when you need to potty and do you want to potty?
they only have one choice in the first case.
giving them an option skews your chances of success.
remind them every now and then to tell you when they need to go potty.
it's imperative you don't get distracted because accidents are the best way to refocus on the goal.
when your child pees on the potty, celebrate and give them the reward.
when they poop on it, double the reward.
encourage them to keep their underwear dry and let you know when they need to go potty.
touch the underwear from time to time to see if it's dry and keep reminding.
if there's an accident or you find out their underwear is wet, have a chat as you pick them up and head toward the bathroom.
they should be drinking as much water and their favorite drinks as possible.
start heavy with the drinking in the morning and slow down toward evening.
watch how long your child retains urine.
if they're drinking a lot and holding it longer, wait a while before you ask if they need to use the potty.
this will show you how long they can retain pee.
repeat these steps for the next couple of days and watch their progress.
if they're retaining and informing, you're killing it.
remember, don't let them out of your sight until you see significant progress.
avoid distractions for both of you.
if the progress continues, let them wear pants and play outside by the second or third day.
keep nudging, reminding, and celebrating.
after the three days after three days of practice, your baby should be able to flag when they need to use the toilet.
after the three days#
reward and celebrate this new habit until they hold it steady.
then gradually wean them off the rewards by reducing their frequency.
you can also do this by waiting until they remind you about their prize.
accidents might still happen, but they're just another opportunity to repeat the message.
enlist every family member who's going to be around your kid to apply the formula just as you would.
if your child is already attending school, take them to the school bathroom and try to make them comfortable using it.
it's a good idea to get them to empty their bladder before you leave home and when you get to any new place to help them stay dry for longer.
tell their teacher the regime you've been working on so the teacher can also ask if your child wants to use the toilet.
you've mastered this wee art during the day, but how do you manage your baby's bathroom habits around bedtime?
first, make sure they use a bathroom before they sleep, whatever time of day.
also, no fluids two hours before they go to bed at night.
let them go 30 minutes before bed and again just before they sleep.
if they have a habit of waking up at a particular time, wake them up five minutes earlier to pee.
pull-ups are banned, but if your kid is still having accidents at night, use them and tell them they're using sleeping underwear.
but take these off before they have time to look down in the morning.
it's way past time for your kid to move around in their sleeping underwear.
three days is enough to establish this method, but some children respond differently.
activities like travel, a new sibling, or stress might also affect progress.
it might take up to 10 days for some kids, but beyond that, stop and investigate what's going wrong.
are there inconsistencies on your part or the part of your family members?
is your child manipulating?
you'd also want to find out if they're constipated.
keep building on your success by improving other aspects of your child's hygiene.
final summary#
Conclusion
you now know how to potty train your child in just three days.
here's the blueprint for ditching diapers for good.
before the designated three days, get a potty trainer you can attach to an adult toilet and a step so they can easily climb on.
prepare enough food for the house, including food that'll make your baby drink a lot of water and fluids.
these include bread, crackers, apples, and chips.
prepare your child's mind by talking and showing them the new kit they'll be using.
pick three free days and commit to reminding them to tell you when they need to pee-pee or poop.
remind them during accidents that they have to tell you, and reward them when they successfully use the toilet.
repeat this till it becomes a habit.
but remember that everyone your child comes in contact with during this period has to relay the same message.
your child should get the hang of it by the third day.
that's it.
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