DH finally took DS2 to the toilet!!

[SunCB]

I have been taking DS2 to the toilet for about 2 months now (started at around 3 months). The first time I tried to get DH to take DS2 to the toilet he just handed him off to me (last month). Last night though I was preparing dinner and DS2 awoke so I told him he needed to be taken to the toilet. I thought he would just change his CD but he actually took him. I did not go all the way in but caught a glimpse in the mirror. It was pretty funny from what I could see and hear. DH really does not know what to do but DS2 peed for him. Thanks for letting me share.

Any other ways to get DH to help in taking him to the toilet?

Smiles,
Lisa Marie

[cmg]

Originally Posted by SunCB

Any other ways to get DH to help in taking him to the toilet?

Whoo hoo! I think the best way is just to mention something like "he peed 10 minutes ago, he'll probably need to pee again in..." when you hand off. DH will ask for help if he needs it!

[granolalight]

This has been an interesting area for me too. I am w/ DS all day and many nights by myself, DH isn't "in charge" of DS very often, so he is not as comfortable with it. I just try to gently remind him and encourage him during the times when I would normally do it. If he starts to fuss, I will tell DH, "I would probably try the potty." Or, when DH gets him up from a short nap, I will say, "He usually goes when he first wakes up. Will you take him and see if he needs to go?"

But if DH is alone (God forbid I leave the house for ANY length of time w/o DS!) he whines about it. Whatever. He better get used to it, b/c we're not turning back!

[lexmas]

I am also the one doing most of the pottying here.

DH will potty DS if I tell him to, but if he's left to his own devices, its *much* less frequent. He's always trying to create some kind of excuse for why he can't take DS to potty, so I should do it. That said, if he notices that DS is signalling, and I'm not around to "take care of it", then he will take him...so I guess that's good. Like CMG, I try to give DH a time frame for when DS should have to pee next, but really DH prefers to wait for DS to tell him. Lucky for DS, he pitches a fit if he even has to trickle a pee in his diaper, so he's not sitting in it for long, even if DH doesn't take him. For us, all I can do is make sure DH knows the "timing" aspect of EC, and then I can hope that DS makes his signals clear! Glad that your DH is starting to take the initiative!

[Valian]

That's great! I'm glad to hear he's opening up more. Just make sure he knows how to hold/position the babe so Dc feels comfortable/safe/supported.

Dh is in charge of pottying over here. He does 98% of potty trips. This is partly because he is SAH, but I WAH so I'm usually around too.

Dh really does a fantastic job and after the first few months I handed things over 100% so he initiates when we're out of the house and just generally keeps track of when, how often, if Ds has pooped yet that day, etc. I love the close bond those two have together.