• There is nothing wrong with being commando for a long time. Many adults don’t
wear undies. If your child does well with commando, that’s fine.
• Boxers work really well.Block Five: Consistent Self-Initiation
Self-initiation is the by far the biggest expectation people have in
potty training. It is normal and right for your child to need you to
help them with potty training. Prompting is a small crutch. Do not
remove it too soon.
• Reliable self-initiation usually happens within around three weeks from your start
date.
• It can take longer than that. Do not stress out unless your child still needs you to
prompt every time after a year.
• Because your child self-initiates once doesn’t mean he always will. Still be aware of
your child’s signals and don’t be afraid to prompt when needed.
Block Six: Night/Nap Training (Unless You Are Doing It All
Together)
Night training is the most unscientific process ever. Remember that
you must usually wake your child at least once in the beginning
because ten to twelve hours is a long time to pee.
• Read chapter 6, “Nighttime Training,” again. Especially, “Is Night Training
necessary?”
• Begin the Upside Pyramid of Fluids before actually night training. Once fluids are
being monitored, your child very well may start staying dry on their own.
• Night training is possible in a crib. But easier in a bed.
• Two-piece pajamas!!! Sleep sacks will make night peeing very hard.