Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

We loved this method. Four days in, and our 33-month-old son is completely accident free! After the 3rd day, his pull-ups have even been dry after every nap and in the morning, and he tells us everytime he has to go. There are so many different opinions and methods on toilet training, but this one, hands down, has worked the best for our son. It's been amazing to see how proud using the potty and wearing underwear has made him over the past week. He's loved potty training. I took a week off work for us to focus on learning to use the toilet. He has loved the extra time together and the few days of having mommy's undivided attention. A few tips for parents just going into it (and a couple ways I varied from the author): Be patient and sensitive of your child's developmental needs. We tried this method when our son was 25-months-old, and it only created tears, stress, and frustration. The author seems to think that your child should be able to be potty trained when YOU, the parent, decide. But if your kid's not physiologically ready, then forcing it can do more harm than good. If you're unsuccessful, don't beat yourself up. Give it a break and try again in a few months. Consider having your child naked from the waist down for the first day. I know the author suggests underwear only, but if your undivided attention is on your child, it is much easier to see when he/she starts peeing when naked than if in underwear. Naked, I was able to rush our son to the toilet after the first drop of urine. With underwear, there would be a stream of pee down his leg or puddle on the floor before we got to the bathroom. Cave in and get juice. We are usually very strict about beverage choices for our kids. Water and milk are the only options. For potty training, I bought a couple bottles of apple juice and Gatorade. Our son was ecstatic that mommy was letting him drink something sweet, and it has made potty training more special and magical for him. It's ok to tell your kid to go. The author believes you should only take your child when they ask or if they have an accident, but we have set times everyday when I make my son sit on the potty if he hasn't gone in awhile. Upon waking, when his little brother goes down for his nap, before lunch, at naptime, etc. About once every 2 hours. I think having a schedule has helped him learn to go before his bladder is fit to burst, and by the 4th day, he's been asking to go when he actually needs to, and not just when mommy makes him.