Potty Power

I started to wonder if I was going to have a child who would go past three still wearing diapers. And I have realized that that is normal. Anyway, Clara showed interest in the potty around 18 months. I decided to try and sit her on the potty, except it took me awhile to buy one of those rings to put on the toilet to make it easier (and a smaller area so they don't feel like they are falling in) for her to sit down. So she got scared because her small bottom was going onto this large toilet. Well, there went my chance to attempt potty training early.

Can't remember exactly when but it was after she was two, I put in the Elmo potty DVD. By then I had a borrowed potty chair which Clara sat on every once in awhile but nothing happened (I also was attempting the naked baby thing but there were many accidents). This Elmo DVD sparked Clara's interest and she sat on the potty and was excited. One time even a few drops came out. Exciting times in the Biasi household. But the newness of the Elmo DVD soon wore off and we were back to going nowhere fast. Everyone kept telling me, one day, she just go and it will happen. On her own time.Anyway, to make a long story short. The best DVD for potty training is "Potty Power." We have watched this DVD about 1000 times. And ever since getting this DVD, it has clicked. Clara no longer wants to wear diapers, she goes on her potty chair, and goes in public restrooms. Along with her Yo Gabba Gabba friends (thanks to a friend for telling me about this website where one can get free printable behavioral charts) for support, it clicked. Don't know how else to describe it. So...I'm afraid I will jinx everything if I say this...but I think I still will...I won't have a three year old still in diapers (well except at night probably but I've learned to not stress about that part of potty training). And...another cost we can cross off our list!