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  • Suggestions for Potty Training

    • Aim to have it down by the time they are three.  
    • Start talking about how cool it is when they are two.  
    • Tell them they will get a toy if they go poop on the potty.  
    • Stick them on there in the morning right after they wake up.  Often they will pee.  
    • Go with them and get them new underwear from Target or Wal-Mart and talk about how cool it is.  (Wash it and pull off the tags in the back so it is ready).  
    • When they pee and poop on the potty, cheer like crazy.  Immediately go out and get a toy.  Matchbox car (99 cents) for younger boy.  It was an action figure for the older one.  
    • We don't mess with the little potties but that is another option.  
    • Get a stool so they can climb up and get on the potty and so they can wash their hands.  
    • If they are a boy, they really need not touch their penis.  That is counterproductive to peeing.  
    • If they don't pee within 30 seconds, let them get off.  Make them feel like this is no big deal.  "I sit, I pee, I get off, I wash my hands, I'm back playing with my toys."  

  • Balloons and Beach Balls are ideal first sports experience

    When our boys were 1 1/2 year old and 3 year old, they loved playing with balloons and beach balls.  They were great for soccer.  We had 16" beach balls.  

    Inflatable Earth Globe Beach Ball 16…

    NINGBO

    Best Price $2.45 
    or Buy New $2.45

    Assorted 11" Latex Balloons Assorted…

    BSA

    Best Price $8.50 
    or Buy New $10.91

  • Bedside Lamps

    We went with this from Lowe's for bedside reading lamps for the boys.  

    Portfolio Chalet Spot Light

    Portfolio  Chalet Spot Light

    Item #: 145689  |  Model #: GL19951-FBL-I

    $19.97

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    Bunk
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