just wondering if anyone of you have had experience or have tried using the pull-up diaps. my son is starting to get to that age (almost 2) and i was wondering if its worth it, if they work (hold the poo in), or are they just prolonging the potty training process. thoughts anyone?
pull-ups
every child is different
Pull-ups are not a good substitute for diapers until your child gets a grasp of the concept of potty training. Olivia (3) is on the backside of toilet training and only wears the pull-up @ night. We tried to put her in them too soon and it was more frustrating that it was worth. The pull-ups don't hold poo very well and are a bitch to take off with a full load. Take your time and don't force the issue too soon and you'll see better results with potty training when they are truely ready. Good luck.
Aye, there's nary an animal alive that can outrun a greased scotsman...
my 2.7 is in them now
the only reason I put her in them is because she announces the fact she has to go.. She still wont tell us about #2-- 50% of the time ......but I got 5 -#1's per day for the past 4 days.... yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
I too would have to say that they can't do the job that a regular diaper can do to hold the poop.
I also agree with Paddy that the whole concept needs to be understood by the child. If not don't waste your money.
Time is the only thing that will help.. If you push to hard your little one might loose interest . The whole proses is a positive experience at the house and we reward with stickers ( Not food) ...If you are in a bad mood let him just go in his diaper. They can feel the tension you are giving off...Remember that all kids want to do is please you and hear how proud you are if them.
These thoughts are my own and may not reflect what other parents feel. So good luck and like I said try not to stress you and your little out during the fun times you are having.... =0)
Chef Kev
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Right On
Having been through it twice, with one more to go, I can agree. Wait till he's ready. One thing that might help, let him know when you are going, and tell him all about what's going on. It will gear up his interest, and he will eventually ask if he can try.
Don't bother with Pull-Ups till then. One other thing, keep calling it a diaper. Just refer to it as one he can pull off and on. My second son once went through shear panic, because he couldn't discern between diaper, pull-up, & underwear.
Especially rememeber that 'keep it fun' part. It really isn't much fun for the parent, unless you really focus on the child's feelings. Like watching his face light up when he does it and you show your pride. :)
Jim
Boulder, CO
Dad to Cole, Luke & Trev
Unless your kid is ready to
Unless your kid is ready to go in underwear most of the time I wouldn't bother with PullUps. I would hate to have to deal with a poop besmeared pullup as they are simply not designed to do the same job as diapers. Think of them as a back up to underwear rather than a diaper replacement.
I would go underwear shopping with your kid to let him pick out the ones he likes and get him excited about the transition then pick up pullups for the first few times you leave the house and nighttimes if you need them.
My mantra
When my oldest was having a terrible time backsliding (just happened to happen during a move, go figure) my dad had a great comment for me,
"You don't see many High School students in diapers, they will get there eventually"
We used Pull-ups, and I wish we would have used Jim's advice, because we called them big kid unders, but then where do you go from there? But the happy ending is now everyone is out of them, regardless of my mistakes they all still got there.
db
Father of three,
Mac (6), Tavie(4), and Buddy(3)
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My thoughts...
First and foremost, the last time I checked, Pull-Ups cost about 33% more than Diapers. So that must figure into your decision to use them right off the bat.
I have learned (2 kids, just finished potty training the 2nd a few months ago) that they're most useful for me at bed time. They didn't help the boys go sooner, diapers come on and off just as easily and if they're supposed to be using the potty, quite 'aids' "cold turkey" and just go to underwear.
Here's my biggest hint - when potty training, we used diapers and put a small washcloth in the front. This way they felt it immediately. The problem with diapers today is that they are "too good" and kids don't have a problem with them. Our goal was to make diapers uncomfortable so that they wanted to get out.
But more than anything, kids won't be potty trained until THEY want to. Forcing the issue early will only cause grief on your part! That I guarantee.
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