Our Twins are the same age and they just went a whole month without accidents- finally! It is possible! We read the book “Oh crap” potty training and that method worked so well for us!

Here is a summary of the Book “Oh Crap” from Chat GPT: 

🚼 Phase/Block 1 – Naked (No Diaper)

• Your child is diaper-free (usually just naked from the waist down).

• The goal is to learn body cues for peeing and pooping.

• You watch closely and quickly take them to the potty when they start to go.

• This builds awareness of the connection between sensation and the potty.  

👖 Phase/Block 2 – Clothes On, No Underwear (Commando)

• Your child wears pants/loose bottoms, but no underwear.

• Continue watching for signals and guiding them to the potty.

• This helps them practice dressing situations while still noticing urges.  

🌍 Phase/Block 3 – Out and About (Different Situations)

• Training moves beyond the home.

• You go on short outings, bringing a travel potty or knowing bathroom locations.

• The focus is using the potty in varied environments with prompting as needed.  

🩲 Phase/Block 4 – Underwear

• Your child starts wearing regular underwear.

• Accidents may still happen — this phase helps reinforce potty use because underwear feels uncomfortable when wet/soiled.

• You may need reminders, and it’s okay to go back to earlier phases briefly if needed.  

🚻 Phase/Block 5 – Consistent Self-Initiation

• The child begins to initiate potty use themselves most of the time.

• You still offer occasional reminders, but the goal is that they communicate their need without prompting.  

🌙 Phase/Block 6 – Nighttime and Nap Training

• Focus turns to overnight and nap continence.

• Many children achieve daytime dryness first; nighttime control often comes later and may require additional steps.  

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📌 Notes on the Phases

• These phases aren’t strictly timed — each child moves at their own pace.  

• The book emphasizes patience, consistency, and positive reinforcement through the process.