and it’s still all over the map, give it a break. Having both parents
and child exhausted will implode your entire life. The important
thing to remember is that night training is never, ever behavior; it’s
never the child toying with you. You can always try again in a month
or two, but for now . . . rest.
- What do you recommend for pottying gear?
I recommend the Björn potty chair for its simplicity and low-to-
the ground squat factor. I highly discourage the potty chairs with a
ton of bells and whistles. This isn’t a toy; it’s a toilet. A sturdy stool
or better yet, a squat stool like the Squatty Potty will help encourage
independent toilet use. I recommend the Potette for a travel potty.
Any sort of piddle pads for car seats and beds. Brolly sheets come
highly mom recommended for waterproof sheets. I recommend a
foldable toilet insert (seat reducer) for both at home and travel.
There are tons of variations on all these products. A quick Google
search will help you determine the best products for your needs. I
always recommend plain and functional to help normalize the whole
process. Oh! And two-piece pajamas. - When can boys start to stand to pee?
My general rule of thumb is when they are tall enough for their
penis to clear the bowl. It’s impossible to stand up to pee at the little
potty chair because of splash back. And until he is tall enough, you
will have to use a step stool. And a little boy, standing at a porcelain
bowl, with his penis in his hand will probably not be focused on
balance. He can do this with your help, but I strongly encourage as
much independence as possible, so sitting on the little pot is the best