LO regression?
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He’s not walking yet but has started to pull up everywhere and coast around where ever he can, will walk with his hands held. He seems to want to be super independent everywhere else right now but isn’t bothered by the potty. He will stay sat on it mostly but just wants to grab at things or reach for things around him
I'm going through this a bit too, like Melanie said I think its cos he's just learning so many new skills atm. I'm just continuing to offer potty at usual times- after sleep, after meals, after been in pram/car,etc and just looking out for any signs. I try and sing a song or give him something small to play with when he's sat. I'm also going to start giving him some time during the day with pants on as opposed to nappy which will hopefully make him more aware and signal clearer. I'm trying not to get to bothered by it and just be pleased with the catches I do get, there is so much else to focus on at this age
It can be so frustrating that toilet time is not linear. It’s been one of my biggest parenting learnings— that nothing is really linear. If it helps @anonymous check out some of the go diaper free podcasts on “help! We have complete resistance!” And episode 196 to learn a bit more about these phases. Totally normal. Frustrating as a parent, but @Claire has a great point to just focus on what you can and know this won’t last forever! He will return to the potty for elimination!
Hi there- is your little guy walking/ teething? Walking is a HUGE transition for this age which can lead to some resistance. Trying to work on that motor skill takes a lot of brain and physical space and we’ve found through transition times that that is when we get the most resistance. The change in regular care can also contribute not in a bad way but it is something for him to transition to normal through.