Oh Crap! Potty Training

sleep, the poop just comes naturally. You should dispose of the poopy
diaper as you normally would. I do not suggest you let your child
dump the contents of his diaper in the toilet. The entire process of
potty training is teaching your child that his bodily functions go in
the toilet. For him to do it in his diaper and then dump that is not
the connection we are looking for your child to make.
After nap, continue on with the day the way it’s been. You’ll
probably be exhausted. That’s normal. Your child may be exhausted.
That’s also okay. Your kid’s had to learn a lot about something she
paid no attention to until a short while ago. Many children may seem
more needy or clingy. If you are still nursing, your child will probably
want to nurse more. This is all okay and expected.
I wouldn’t put any sort of thought into whether the nap/bedtime
diapers are wet or dry. If your child has shown progress during the
day, a wet diaper means nothing. As your child gets better at holding
it till he reaches the pot, he will naturally start staying dry. The good
news is this happens in a short period of time. (I will address actual
night training at the end of this chapter.) Also, in the beginning
phases of potty training, he may not yet be fully emptying his
bladder, so nap and night diapers may be fuller than usual. This evens
out with time and practice.
If you intend to give up all diapers, even for naps and nighttime,
be sure to read the beginning of chapter 6, “Nighttime Training.” It’s
actually a better way to potty train, but I understand that it can look
overwhelming to attempt.
If you partake in alcohol, please have some wine at the end of this
day. It is also acceptable to have wine in your cereal when potty