“’Cause I’m a big kid now!” It is a phrase that is said daily in our home. We are all growing more and more every single day but it is much more apparent and recognizable in those that are the youngest and smallest. The biggest changes and growing occurs in our little ones that, coincidentally, often seem to have the biggest personalities. It is such a simple phrase, uttered so innocently, but it symbols so much. Our children are growing up – every second of every day – right before our very eyes. Luckily, they have us to guide them and we, well we, have some amazing companies to help us do that along the way.
Huggies is a brand that many parents swear by and their Pull-Ups have certainly become a staple item in many homes, including my own. As a parent of two, I have already been through the potty training stage once and am glad to have Huggies Pull-Ups on hand, again, for round two. With our oldest, the Pull-Ups Potty Dance was a big hit and I wasn’t sure that we were going to be able to keep that same excitement vibrant when it came time to potty train our youngest.
Potty training, for us, has been much easier this time around. Young children often try to emulate their older siblings so having our big boy already potty trained was much to our advantage when it came time to train our little guy. In a sense he, more or less, began training himself. He started by following his older brother during bathroom trips and, while he rarely actually used the toilet, he grew fond of having to “go.” Learning the feeling of having to go and staying put long enough while still remaining content with the idea proved to be the problem. Huggies, once again, allowed us a great transition tool with their Pull-Ups. He quickly grew to dislike his “baby diapers” yet he still isn’t quite ready to make the full jump to underwear. Pull-Ups give him the same feel and ease of big boy underwear but still allow for the occasional accident to be okay. The new designs even feature favorite characters including Lightning McQueen from Cars and Disney Princesses like Cinderella. To go along with their First Flush campaign, Pull-Ups has released their Big Kid App for, both, iOS and Android devices.
We were recently given the opportunity to put the, new and improved, Pull-Ups Learning Designs to the test. Now featuring easy-open sides, an underwear-like waistband and, of course, great Disney characters, Huggies Pull-Ups have continued to be the front-runner and brand of choice when it comes to potty training our little ones. My boys especially loved our First Flush potty celebration kit. During and after the potty training of our oldest, it has been customary in our home to cheer on all bathroom happenings. A hoot, a holler, too loud cheers, clapping, happy dances – you name it, it’s likely been done. Throw in some First Flush celebration hats and horns and you’ve got yourself quite the little shindig! There was even a nifty Potty Celebration Chart (much like your standard reward chart) complete with stickers and Big Kid Badges! The boys have a blast filling up the chart with stickers every time that our little one completes a potty task. We have ours hung up just outside of our bathroom.
To take all of our excitement even further – yes, really – Huggies Pull-Ups has not forgotten about the lovely folk here at Eighty MPH Mom. To help you share in and join us in our First Flush celebrations, Pull-Ups will be giving one lucky reader a prize as well!
Potty training is one of the biggest milestones in a toddler’s life and, regardless of your outlook on the task going into it, everything will work out wonderfully in the end. Let your children guide you for a change and remember, “All it takes is a little faith and trust.” Despite our attempts to keep them our “babies” forever, watching our children grow up is one of the most rewarding aspects of parenthood. Cheering our kids along just makes all of it that much more fun! So go on and celebrate! Celebrate life, family, love, and every single milestone (big or small) along the way – including your not so “little” one’s First Flush!
THE GIVEAWAY:
One (1) winner will receive a month’s supply of Pull-Ups Learning Designs training pants, a package of Pull-Ups Brand Flushable Moist Wipes, and a First Flush celebration kit!
Giveaway open to U.S. residents only. Ends 3/5. ARV of over $70!
*Randi received the above product(s), free of charge, to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of reviewer only.
Jessica Geiger
Just getting started but I like the chart idea with the stickers, and a small reward for going potty.
Cassandra Eastman
Just to be patient and wait until they are ready. I felt peer pressure from my family and friends like my son should have been potty trained by 2, he was fully potty trained at 2 1/2 and now that I look back I realize that’s great and hope my daughter does just as well! 🙂
Janet W.
The best tip that worked for my grandson is to have a little reward waiting for them when they do well on the potty seat. M&Ms really worked for my older grandson. I hope his little brother will follow suit.
Sara G
Be patient! If I could do it all over again, I would be a peace with each of my kids timing to train and always make it a positive. I think my own frustration only caused more pressure.
Carol L
Don’t push for progress because it will happen. When my kids were growing up we had a sticker chart where they placed their sticker for succeeding on the potty and also a couple of books to entice them to stay awhile. 🙂
Carol L.
Angela Neynaber
I think it’s best to be consistent and don’t try to start early, wait till they are ready.
Rachael Leventhal
Let the kid lead when to start. My older one refused until he was 3. My younger one started by himself at 16 months and will probably be fully trained by 2 (he just turned 18 months).
Renae Cruz
The best tip I have is to give your kids treats each time they successfully go in the potty. Instead of M&M’s or something similar, I used gummy vitamins. Instead of giving them pure sugar, they got something healthy, and they had no idea! 😀
Stephanie
Consistency!
Jennifer
letting your child start potty training when they are ready is best… I trained my daughter in one day…. my son, is not even interested yet!
Maria Iemma
Being patient is really hard when you want to have your kid out of diapers however you must wait until they are ready and willing
Fawn H
I like the tip – Keep Potty Perks Simple. Stickers, dances, hugs and high fives make great rewards.
D SCHMIDT
My best tip is do not push your child, I tried to potty training my son at two because I read it was the right age but it was a dreadful failure, I followed his cues and he finally did it on his own at 3.
Sonya Morris
I like they recommended big hugs, high fives or a celebratory song and dance when successful.
steve weber
give them some type of candy after they go.. M&Ms works best.
Deborah
My best tip is to have rewards…we called them poop toys. 🙂
Had a box of small toys…son was trained at 2 yrs old in what seemed like no time at all. Daughter wasn’t ready until 2 1/2, but again we used rewards and no problems.
courtney b
bet patient and consistent !
Erin Rok
Start when they are ready not at any particular time & stay patient accidents happen
shirley
We just go very often.
sarapete
I keep all the “potty” themes kid books in the bathroom and they only get to read them on the potty. They are highly favored since many make flushing sounds!
Sonya Morris
https://twitter.com/catholicfanatic/status/304999055380066304
Link to Klout tweet.
Dawn K
I liked the info on the “big finish” part. That’s about where my grandson is.
Allison Downes
Be patient and consistent
Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!
Patti Hess
To be patient and if its a boy you can toss a cheerio in the toilet and have them aim for it….but patience
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thank you
Carolina T
Patience, lots of patience
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Laura Jacobson
I think my best tip is to just be very patient and we keep bringing Carter to the potty to try. We have potty books that he loves that we ONLY read at the potty. 🙂 Encourages him to want to sit and try to go potty!
Belinda Parker
Persistence. Don’t give up remember to encourage your tot.
Ashley C
We’re gradually starting potty training and I think the key is to be laid-back. We’re not forcing my son to start and letting him move at his own pace
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kelly g
the progress chart
Hafsa Begum
Don’t get discouraged or frustrated if your child has accidents. Wait until they have full understanding and is ready for potty training.
April Brenay
my tip is to not get frustrated, it takes time
Allegra B
Be patient.
latanya
have potty sing along songs
Charlene S
Read a story while they are on the potty.
Carol
I like the chart idea with the stickers, and a small reward for going potty.
Tabathia B
Start every morning off by putting your training toddler on the potty
beth shepherd
My best tip is to take your time and be patient. It will happen as I have not seen any child in Kindergarten that is not potty trained.
Tamar
We did the 3 day potty training method and it was GREAT.
Kayla Pacton
I have the best luck with immediate rewards, I usually do one m & m or one mini marshmellow
Stephanie Larison
My daughter is 3.5, and has been so easy with everything else. She had no problem getting off the bottle, always slept when she should, no pacifier at all, but wow…she is not budging on this potty training at all. I read the tips, consistency sounds good, we’ve been trying to do that. I’d love to win this, maybe it would make potty training a bit easier.
Debra S
I started early. As soon as they could walk, I’d put out their little potty chair. They would sit on it while I went potty . (you KNOW how at that age, you don’t even get to go alone!) So even when they just sit on it fully clothed at that age, you make a big deal over it- O look you’re going potty! Then, over that next year, you graduate to sitting on it with their pants off and one day, they suddenly will pee in it … and most times, think it so great, they try again……..
Tarah
Enjoy the ride. Potty training is a process, not a single event. Celebrate the small steps your child takes toward mastering this important milestone.
Erica C.
The best thing is to be patient.
Kim
Consistency is the key!
Paula Tavernie
Always praise and be very patient It will get easier!
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Brigette Streeper
My biggest tip is to not get upset! You want this to be a positive experience. Accidents will happen, and patience and understanding will go a long way.
Jessica
I like the tip: Make the trip to get the chair or seat a big event. Present it as a Big Kid® gift.
Pam Flynn
Lots of love, be consistent, and positive, positive, positive.
Sonya
Stickers and small prizes work best for us (and planning to spend lots of time reading to your child on the potty!)
Brittney House
My tip is to be patient and rewards.
Deborah Mireles
I like the whole chart idea with the stickers so we are going to try that with my grandaughter
alvina castro
one you start dont go back
Karen Gonyea
Relax – every kid will be potty trained when it’s his or her time…..don’t force it or get upset with your child.
Candice D.
Being consistent sounds like a good tip.
Beth Rees
let them decide when they are ready. rushing them just is headaches for everyon
Dijah A
I’ve done it 3 times, and about to start again, and the most important tip is patience. Not to force it or otherwise you will both be so miserable. Learning to follow my children’s clues made it easy for us.
betsy unterborn
be consistant
Carrie
My best tip is don’t push. They will do it when they are ready – encourage, reward & make a big deal but never force them
Colleen Maurina
I like their Big Kid Tracker Tip.
carol lewis
Make it fun! If it looks like a chore it won’t be something they will want to do.
kelley wood
Patience for sure and lots of encouragement!
susan smoaks
my tip is to be consistent and don’t give up!
Dorothy Deakyne
for boy potty training, put a cherrio in potty and the boys like to aim at it to pee
Trisha
Would love to win! Just starting potty training with my son!
Michelle Tucker
I think patience and expressing happiness when they “go” is important.