This is one question I have no personal experience with though am going to attempt sometime soon. Aside from giving my daughter the potty and getting her used to it and reading potty books, we're not quite there yet. Therefore, I've enlisted an Ask Baby Expert, Jamie, to help tackle the potty training issue. Though some studies show the average age for potty training for girls to is 20-29 months with boys training closer to 31 months. Since every child is different, look for signs your child is ready to potty train. When ready, we first got our daughter used to the idea by reading books and showing her how to use the potty. One weekend, making the transition by putting the potty in the main playroom and encouraging her to use it, the diaper came off! Knowing her schedule and watching for signs, we guided her to the potty as she used it that day for the first time. I also used more than one of these potty training tips I found on Babycenter. Though the transition from diapers to potty was a relatively smooth one, there were issues with potty training while out and about such as shopping, driving, or visiting family and friends.
Essential to potty training is the development of independence for our little ones. We all know that they want to do EVERYTHING on their own at this stage! With that in mind, our choice of outfit must be considered very carefully while embarking upon this journey together. Avoid zippers, buttons, stockings and, leggings - which can all be challenging to manipulate for those independent little hands. However, don't put those skirts and dresses on the top shelf just yet. Try Baby Legs under those adorable outfits during cold months. Not only are they gorgeous, they are also simple enough for toddlers to manage during potty time.
Interestingly, Jamie mentions Baby Legs which Cool Baby Kid has reviewed on numerous occasions. My daughter has recently been wearing super luxurious and super soft Baby Legs since we live in the chilly Northeast; we'll definitely use during potty training now. She'll be the most stylish potty trainee. Thanks for the great tips Jamie!
Giveaway Time: Enter to win a pair of super soft Baby Legs by sharing which pair your would use during potty training and why. Click here to find out how to increase your chances of winning. Contest ends 1/20/2009. Contest rules apply.
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I would choose the Rainbow baby legs from the Funky collection. The little one loves bright colors, and looking at these while she's sitting on the potty would make her happy.
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I would absolutely want the "I Heart Canada" design. That's too cute and sums up our feelings exactly!!
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Great tips. I will probably use the super soft cream ones we have since it's chilly here in the Northeast. Brrr....
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I love these leg warmers. My favorites are the SuperSoft Taffy BabyLegs and the PinkRibbon_Legs_P. I think these woulod be great during potty training because it would be easier for a little one to not have to worry about pulling down tights and then trying to pull them back up!
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I'd use an Earth Organic (stone crop color) to keep my boy's legs toasty! I've found that training for my kids has occurred mainly in one day, with that day being mostly naked. That's great in the summer, but what if he's ready in the winter? Babylegs sure would help keep him warm and clean! Thanks!
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I think the rainbow baby legs are so cute. My niece wears these all the time. Thanks!
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the funky ones are so cute :)
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I think the SuperSoft Cotton Candy BabyLegs would be a perfect potty training aid for my daughter because they would match everything she wears!
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ReplyDeleteI've been making my own leggings from women's socks, but I'd love to have an actual pair of babylegs...in anemone. Great for diaper changes in the cold winter months. Been working on potty training since my son was 4mos old...he's now 14 months...when he's on the potty and needs to go, he goes! Just wish he could communicate and tell me when he needs to go.
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I like the American Babylegs best! Thanks for the giveaway...
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I like the popcicle baby legs. I've never thought about using babylegs while potty training, but it makes perfect sense! great idea!
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The rainbow are cute and funky! These would be great to potty train, just a t-shirt and some babylegs and a day or two at the house, good to go!
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I would use the SuperSoft Lollipop BabyLegs with my daughter. We live in Maine and our house is freezing this time of year so I would want a really warm pair. Plus the Lollipop pattern is so cute!
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I like the Modish, cause I like pink. I used a doll for potty training my first daughter and it worked. Maybe the doll could wear the babylegs until the little one gets the idea, then they are hers! Can you say bribe???
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I wish they had babylegs when I was potty training wee man... Now with lil kiwi I already know that babylegs will help potty training and keep her warm... Plus diaper changes are a breeze with them... I would use the supersoft hmm cottoncandy or the lollipop babylegs during training... wiicked13 [at] yahoo [dot]com
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I'd love to use the super soft panda babylegs because we have a very chilly house and this winter has been below 0 for several days/weeks.
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I would want the Popcicle ones for my daughter. She's 20 months and we're getting ready to actively start potty training her... She's got all the signs down and understands what the potty is used for. I think it's time!!
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My kids are done potty training but I can see where these would be useful (having gone through potty training 3 times)! I love the kiss me set. These are great for older kids to use as arm warmers
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