Soon I noticed him heading for the potty on his own, and within a few days, he had the whole thing down pat. Yes, if you've got a generally cooperative child who thrives on routine and seems enthusiastic. But it's not right for your family if you or your child have a low tolerance for frustration, a limited attention span, or other kids around to distract from the process. If she's prone to power struggles, you may want to pass on this one. Disposable trainers contain accidents, keeping cleanups to a minimum.
Accidents are an important part of the process.
So I used the disposable pants for about a month, until he got the hang of using the potty. You never want to resort to negativity or punishment, emphasizes Lerner, so if too much mess will put you over the edge, go the pull-up route. Then, on the appointed day, make a production of putting on the underwear and let the spills fall where they may. Most kids enjoy feeling like a grown-up. When they do have accidents, they feel the discomfort much more acutely than they would with training pants.