Name: Potty Training in 3 Days
Author: Brandi Brucks

What’s in it for me? Teach your baby to start using the toilet in three days.

It takes months for most toddlers to go from diapers to using the toilet, so how can you accomplish this feat in just three days?

Brandi Brucks, the author of Potty Training in 3 Days, proposes a tried and tested technique that has freed thousands of children from the discomfort of the random wee. Followed diligently, this formula will transform your baby into a conscious kid who understands when it’s time to go.

You’ll have to be patient, but you’ll also have to be in control. You’ll have to find the three free days when you do nothing except watch your little star.

This Blink will show you how to prepare for the three days of potty training, including what to do and the tools you’ll need. Equally as important are the things you’ll have to do after the training to make sure these new loo habits stick.

After successfully potty training, you’ll have a cheerful baby who’s sure to carry this new-found confidence into other aspects of their lives.

So, let’s go – it’s time for potty training!

Before the Three Days of Potty Training

For best results, you need to pick the right time. But how do you know when your baby is ready for a potty adventure?

Most kids are ripe between two-and-a-half and three years. Some start earlier or later. If you observe them, you can pick up clues.

Toddlers who know when it’s time to be changed are ripe for potty training. Also, holding pee in is a sign they can control their bladders and their bodies are sufficiently developed.

Observe your child’s poop. Hard poop might be a sign of constipation. If this is the case they might be experiencing pain when pooping, scaring them away from the toilet. A baby who follows you to the bathroom or wants to help you flush is definitely interested.

Reward their curiosity!

If your baby follows simple directions, they’re good to go.

Once you’ve established your baby’s readiness, start introducing the idea through conversations.

Toddlers are smart enough to play you, so watch out for the little games. Study your child’s personality and sort out how to get your message through. Do they like to be cajoled? Are they always taking the initiative? These are subtle ways to get the best out of your baby.

Sell the plan to family members so that everyone sends a clear, consistent message to your child.

Raise your baby’s bathroom awareness by drawing their attention to wet diapers. From now on yucky diapers are just not cool. Knowing when to use the bathroom is a thing grown-ups do. They’re a big kid now. Let them accompany you to the bathroom as much as possible to reinforce that message.

Observe your child’s body language to see how they communicate when they want to pee. Do they fidget, squat, get mad at you, or hide? These small clues will help you spot accidents during training.

You’re getting close.

Now it’s time to formally introduce your baby to their potty trainer. The trainer should fit your toilet and be accompanied by a stepping stool so they can mount the toilet themself.

From now on start changing their wet diapers in the bathroom every time. Show them the new underwear and tell them it’s going to replace diapers.

Change your child while they’re standing. This feels familiar to the process of standing, pulling down their pants, and going to the toilet.

To reward your baby’s effort, it’s crucial to find a delicious treat or candy to keep them interested throughout the training. It should be something really small so that they can have just enough of it. Place the reward where they can see it and tell them how to earn it.

Once you’ve settled on the three consecutive days, stock ready-made food and supplies to last the training or more. Buy food that’ll help your baby drink a lot of fluids. Bread, chips, crackers, pizza, apples, watermelon, and popcorn are your allies in this enterprise.

Final Summary

Before the designated three days, get a potty trainer you can attach to an adult toilet, and a step so they can easily climb on. Prepare enough food for the house, including food that’ll make your baby drink a lot of water and fluids. These include bread, crackers, apples, and chips.

Prepare your child’s mind by talking and showing them the new kit they’ll be using. Pick three free days and commit to reminding them to tell you when they need to pee pee or poop. Remind them during accidents that they have to tell you, and reward them when they successfully use the toilet.

About the Author

Brandi Brucks has combined years of experience as a nanny with a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education to fuel a peculiar passion, potty training. When she isn’t busy potty training, she’s busy potty educating through Your Village Consulting, a parenting consultancy in Austin, Texas. Thousands of babies have learned to manage their business through her work.