5 Tips for Potty Training

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Tips for Potty Trainging

My daughter is completely potty trained during the day. We are currently working on night time potty training. I was also a Nanny for five years before I became a Mommy. I am going to share what worked for us and if you have any tips of your own, please share them in the comments below so we can all benefit. ;D
1. Don't yell, get mad, or punish. My friend's husband wanted to yell at their daughter whenever she had an accident on the floor and put her in time out. When you have been allowing them to go in their diapers for two years, it can be an alarming sensation to go in a pot. We have to teach them because they don't know any different and need to learn to listen to their little bodies.

2. Make them help clean up messes. If they pee in their panties/undies, then they can take them off. This was a big deal breaker for my daughter. She didn't want to touch the mess, so I think it really helped with association. And as long as you don't get mad, you are teaching them that cleaning up after their mistakes is just a part of life. You won't always be there to do it for them, so best to teach them early.

3. Routine. Being pregnant I have to go more often, so anytime I have to go - I just take my daughter with me. I could never find a good app I liked that would regularly remind us, and I will admit, I was bad about remembering. But now her little body tells her when she has to go because she got use to going on the potty.

4. Ditch the Diapers. You will have to clean up some accidents, but they will feel less comfortable, so they end up paying attention to their body better.
5. Be prepared to clean up a lot of messes and be prepared to not fully ditch the diapers at night for a while. Everyone I have talked to said night time potty training was the hardest. And beside the fact that your little one's bladder may not be ready (like my daughter), sometimes accidents just happen.

 
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Pampers Swaddlers in Size 4 & 5 now at Babies-R-Us {GIVEAWAY}

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Pampers Swaddlers size 4 and 5 now at Babies

When Sweet Pea was a newborn I love the softness of Pampers Swaddlers. And I was so disheartened when she grew out of them. That's why it's so exciting to find out that my next baby will be able to wear the softness of Swaddlers longer. We fell in love with Pampers Swaddlers in the hospital. They were so soft against her new skin and we loved the wetness indicator. Did you know that Pampers Swaddlers is the #1 choice of hospitals and a trusted favorite of many new moms? Now, moms can keep their babies in the diaper they’ve come to know and love for all those important milestones – from the first tooth to the first step to running laps around the house while mom and dad try to catch up! And what's even more exciting? Babies “R”Us, the nation’s premier baby products retailer, now carries Pampers Swaddlers in Sizes 4 and 5.

In addition to expanding Pampers Swaddlers to Sizes 4 and 5, Pampers has been making other improvements to their trusted diapers to help keep moms happy and their babies dry. Besides being their softest diaper yet, Pampers Swaddlers now feature an absorb-away lining, wetness indicator and new packaging and graphics. Other improvements such as new cuff material and absorbency speed have been made to Cruisers and Baby Dry. To learn more about all the new Pampers diapers innovations and see video demonstrations visit www.babiesrus.com\newpampers. You can find all these Pampers products, and everything you need for your Baby’s Milestones, at Babies”R”Us.

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The most exciting part of this promotion (in my opinion), Proctor & Gamble has provided one very lucky Nanny to Mommy reader the opportunity to win a $50 Babies"R"Us gift card (valid at Toys"R"Us as well) and a 64ct. of Pampers wipes. How awesome is that?!

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With the kids back in school (for those of us with school aged kids) and the Fall weather starting to show it's beautiful face, I thought it was fine time for a giveaway just for ME! Well, really just for you but you get the sentiment. I have teamed up with some great Sponsors and Bloggers to bring you this FANTASTIC GIVEAWAY! 
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The Best White Chocolate Banana Bread (Kid-Approved & Perfect for Ripe Bananas!)

There’s something magical about the smell of banana bread baking in the oven, it instantly makes your home feel warm, cozy, and inviting. If you're anything like me, you probably have a few overripe bananas sitting on your counter right now, just waiting to be turned into something delicious. Today, I’m sharing a recipe that’s become a favorite in our home: White Chocolate Banana Bread.

This isn’t your average banana bread. What makes it different, and extra irresistible, is the addition of creamy white chocolate chips and the absence of nuts. While I’ve tried plenty of banana bread recipes over the years, this is the one that keeps getting requested again and again. Even the most skeptical banana bread eaters have been converted by this sweet, soft, slightly gooey version.

Homemade White Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe


Where This Recipe Came From

Be Yourself, Together with #TargetWedding

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Target Wedding. All opinions are 100% my own.



My wedding seems so long ago now and considering we just celebrated our six year wedding anniversary plus everything we have been through together - it makes sense. But most of my friends are still about to embark on this part of their lives. I have two very good friends getting married next month and I honestly had no idea what to get them. I wanted to get them something that fit them perfectly despite their glowing differences. So when I was contacted by Target Wedding to come up with a wedding gift combination that could celebrate the differences between couples using their theme "Be Yourself, Together", I jumped at the opportunity.

Here is a little description of my friends, he is a little bit country while she is a lot city. He is a penny pincher and she is just learning (since being with him) the concept of the value of a dollar. He is super athletic and very active outdoors. Although she is in shape, she has only started becoming active outdoors since she has been with him. She was the kind of girl that spent tons of time decorating her room and making it the perfect place to lounge.

So I thought why not get them something that could encourage both of their lifestyles.



What is more perfect than the Schwinn Legacy Cruisers and a cozy bed with the Threshold Puckering Comforter Set to come home a snuggle in? I feel like this represents Target Wedding's "Be Yourself, Together" mantra because they can enjoy what he loves during the day (and what she growing to love) and then after a long day of bike riding they can enjoy what she likes.



What makes us unique as couples is what made us fall in love with our significant others in the first place. And Target Wedding gets it. You can view the entire Target Wedding Catalog online.

What would you put on your Target Wedding Registry that would help you be better together?

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