Episode 48: Potty Training with Amy, Part 2

In this podcast episode of the Nourishing Birth and Beyond I chat with Amy about her journey of potty training her 21-month-old child, highlighting the methods from the Oh Crap Potty Training book. Amy describes initial challenges, the importance of consistency, and the surprising success of her child being dry at night. She emphasises the value of having a supportive partner and suggests that early potty training should be discussed more openly. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of motivation and the ongoing nature of the learning process.

In this episode of the podcast we talk about:

• The Oh Crap Potty Training book, noting the importance of following the book’s guidelines closely.
• Initial challenges, such as resistance and accidents, but emphasises the importance of persistence and consistency in the training process.
• The fact that the child has been dry at night without intentional night weaning.
• The crucial role of having a supportive partner during the process, which provided a safety net for managing any challenges.
•  The need for more discussions around early potty training to help parents recognise potential readiness in their children.
• The ongoing nature of the learning process and the importance of motivation and support in achieving successful potty training.

Sound bites from this episode:

“I think it’d be helpful to be something that’s talked about a little bit more at a younger age.”

” I did a lot of asking questions before I like, cracked on with what I was doing, as you know, because I asked you questions on the podcast and I asked other people questions.”

“That’s why I really rate the book because I think that that’s where my motivation really came from. Yeah, the nappies and, like, wanting to kind of get out of that.”