Potty training

[playfelt]

My daycare children get their "treats" from their parents so there is a delayed gratification learning time here too. They stand very proudly when I report to the parents on the success of the day and are reminded on the days they need to try harder the next day. That way whatever currency works for each child the parent has available and I don't have to do it. I have trained many kids successfully using pullups. It is all about the child wanting to be trained. When they get to the success stage we draw a happy face on the pullup at the first potty trip and if they still have a happy face diaper on when mom gets them home they get their treat. The onus is on the child to come to the potty and keep that pullup dry. If they are truely ready for training they will do it just fine in a whatever is on their bottom. And the carpet in my playroom stays dry.

[sunnydays]

playfelt: I love your idea of drawing happy faces on the pull-ups! I may try this with the training pants (I will check with the parents first, but I am certain they wouldn't mind...only it would have to be a sticker or something removeable because otherwise it would still be there after washing). I also love the idea of parents providing the rewards instead of the daycare provider; that eliminates the need to give everyone a reward and it also leaves it up to parents to decide whether or not to use treats, prizes, stickers, a special reward activity, or simply praise. My son also trained just fine with a pull-up and he understood that he shouldn't pee in it.