Go Potty Go! - Campaign Launch
While I don’t look forward to diaper changes - and based on her behavior during the process, my toddler doesn’t like them much either - the diaper stage is fairly predictable. Apart from the occasional blowout or budding artistry (using excrement as the medium), the waste is confined to the diaper. Bathroom searches in unfamiliar locations are not classified as POOPCON 1 emergencies.
Not so once potty training commences. Even if we parents are relaxed about it - “Oh, he’ll use the potty when he’s ready” - the kids may be really eager and instigate the process themselves.
Much of potty training hasn’t changed over the years. Manufacturers have added bells and whistles - new potty chairs may play music when waste is produced (Pavlov, anyone?) - and upgraded the color schemes (I had an avocado-colored potty chair myself, thirty-something years ago), but the basic idea remains the same: Make the process as easy as possible on the toddlers and the parents.
Lucky us, we’ve got more than just musical potty chairs to aid us. The new DVD from Mazzarella Media - “Go Potty Go!” - is a great resource for parents as we remove the diapers and grit our teeth.
Not only does the show make the point that using the potty is a major step toward being a big kid - which is an excellent motivator in itself - but it helps toddlers understand and remember all the steps associated with using the potty properly.
Fifteen of our parent bloggers received a copy of “Go Potty Go!” Some of them are just beginning the potty training process, some are smack-dab in the middle of it, and some are looking for some reinforcement of what their kids already know and usually do. But all of them were extremely eager to check out this DVD.
Check out what they have to say about “Go Potty Go!” And if you’re in the throes of potty training yourself (potty training your toddler, that is), leave a comment on this post or the upcoming Mid-Campaign post - we’ll throw your name in the hat to win a copy of “Go Potty Go!” (winner to be announced in the Round-Up Review).
Thursday 4/26 - Mayberry Mom
Friday 4/27 - Karianna
Monday 4/30 - Creature Bug
Tuesday 5/1 - Surrender Dorothy
Thursday 5/3 - Plain Jane Mom
Friday 5/4 - Troll Baby
Monday 5/7 - Marketing Mommy and MID-CAMPAIGN POST
Tuesday 5/8 - Mommy’s Must Haves
Wednesday 5/9 - Domestic Diva
Thursday 5/10 - 24/7
Friday 5/11 - Motherhood Uncensored
Monday 5/14 - Sarah’s Dandelions
Tuesday 5/15 - The Delaney Diaries
Wednesday 5/16 - Daddy In a Strange Land
Friday 5/18 - ROUND-UP REVIEW
I have one that needs to start potty training soon. After my oldest, I’m not looking forward to it. I could use all the help I can get!!!
We have 2 sons, one now 7 and one 3 year-old. Our oldest was surprisingly easy - once we bribed him. We put a chart on the wall of the bathroom with spaces for reward stickers and a picture of a toy he wanted (Jay Jay the Jet Plane planes). He got one sticker for number 1 and appropriately two stickers for number 2. When he filled up a chart, he got the toy. Each new chart would have more spaces than the last. (Once, when his grandmother returned from the restroom while dining out, his grandfather coaxed him into asking her if she was going to get 1 or 2 stickers.) Our youngest has been more of a challenge, no interest at all. We’re trying not to stress him about it, but the preschool he’ll be attending this August doesn’t do diapers, so we’re feeling a bit of a time crunch. This Go Potty Go! DVD might be worth a try. I’m looking forward to reading more reviews.
This is SOO timely! My 2 year old has just started asking to use her potty, and we’ve had 3 successful attempts so far.
Please add my name to the contest. I’ve been trying to get Dawson potty trained for weeks and he’s just so darn reluctant! We’ve tried the rewards and everything. No “go”. Ha. I crack myself up.
My 3 year old boy just got the hang of the potty. But his younger brother wants to go too. He just doesn’t really understand what he is doing yet. This video would really help!
Count me in, as my 2 1/2 year old needs to start this and I am dreading it !!