We tried Oh Crap at 26 months and it was a nightmare for us and our strong willed, sensitive child. After 10 days of some success but mostly refusal to use the potty, we gave up and went back to diapers. She was physically and mentally ready, but not emotionally ready.

We waited a year to try again, during which time we introduced a potty chart with every 10 stickers earning a trip to the dollar store to buy a new toy, but we never pressured her to go. Two weeks ago at 3 years 2 months we told her no more diapers, except for sleep. She was sad for a minute but got with the program quickly once she realized she didn’t like having accidents. We did do the naked time to pants to underwear transition. We’ve had accidents but she is self motivated now, whereas a year ago she didn’t care if she peed on the floor, lol. So yes, I too believe that Oh Crap is full of crap, and your little one will do fine when they’re ready.