Messy Accidents After Potty Training!

Below is a letter we received via email that we were given permission to share with everyone. 

Dear WeeMinder:

We don't know what happened.  We had amazing success with Wally and the WeeMinder.  We had tried other potty tools that Jacob was not interested in and did not work.  When we got the WeeMinder, Jacob instantly took to the weeminder watch and Wally.  He watched the DVD over and over and he felt so "big" to have his own watch and book and DVD.  Things turned around almost instantly.  He stopped fighting us and took charge of his own potty training almost like he was teaching us.  We had finally found success in potty training, which was good because we were nearing his 5th birthday!

Well, I don't know what happened, but he began to have accidents during the day again almost a year after our success with the WeeMinder.  First, one a day and then two or three times a day. I was shocked.  Now we are back to the old bathroom battle!  Help!

Sincerely,

Sheyenne Jaxson

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Dear Sheyenne:

Take heart.  This is not a problem!  This happens to nearly all potty trainers, usually during a time of change or stress that occurs in their life.  Have you been extra busy lately?  Did you change anything significant in the schedule?  

Many potty trainers have a relapse and how you handle it is crucial, especially if the child already had a previous negative experience with potty training.  Below is a list of the best way to handle these sudden and out of the ordinary accidents when they begin occuring.

1.  STAY COOL! Don't overreact or make a big deal about it. 

2.  NOTICE why.  Be aware of the possibility of a change in routine as the cause.

3.  NONCHALANTLY, begin using the WeeMinder again, but not as a punishment!!

4.  PLAY the movie a few times, bring the book out again, and keep the WeeMinder where everyone can hear it again.

5. CATCH the potty trainer succeeding without overdoing it.  

It usually just takes the family getting back into the routine of the WeeMinder and they are back on track! The key is staying calm and giving positive attention instead of negative.

We wanted to share this email because this is real life!  Real people like you have life LIFE them once in awhile and very often our children subconsciously pick up on it and many times it results in a potty accident.  How we react to this is so important.  The ease and fun of the WeeMinder can save us from unnecessary accidents, frustration, and possibly from serious control problems down the road.  

If you are in need of another WeeMinder Musical Reminder, please email us at wally@weeminder.com and we may be able to sell you a replacement for $9.95 depending upon availability.

If you have any questions or concerns, we are more than happy to help.  Please email us at wally@weeminder.com. 

Hopefully, this is helpful for all parents to keep in mind if they ever come across messy accidents after potty training.