Waterproof Pads for Cars Seat for Potty Training

There is no reason your daughter should be peeing in her car seat. She's four and perfectly able to 'hold it.' Its a control issue with her and if rewards don't work then you need to withhold something that she likes when she wets. If she enjoys going to the parkstore/friends and wets her car seat, take her right home and tell her she cant go anywhere because her seat is in the wash. Warn her before hand this is what will happen and stick to it. When you get to where you are going and the car seat is dry, tell her good job that you knew she could do it.
I'm wondering why you waited till she was 4 to train her.

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Well, my son had more than his fair share of "accidents" in his carseat, but it was never enough to really flood the seat. I'm one of those frugal people, so I would just put a used plastic grocery bag under him to protect the seat. One caution - make sure its tucked under her well and she's old enough to follow instructions and not play with the bag and put near her head or mouth!

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Hi T.,

I don't know about the pads specifically designed for carseats, but I use the hospital grade pads like the ones they use on the beds when you are in the hospital...they are about 3 foot square, white on top and either pink or blue on the bottom. They are waterproof and can be found at any hospital supply store or even at the hospital. I have two of them and use them for potty trainers on the bed at night, and anywhere else I am concerned they might have an accident. They are great!

D.

T. I purchased the piddle pad and it doesn't have holes to put the straps through so it does not lay right but you can always try it in your seat. The tip about the waterproof blanket thing is a good tip I may even try it. You know those lap pads that is what I was thinking. As for it being a control issue I don't know kids bladders develop at different times also if she is anything like my oldest if she falls asleep and is "holding it" she would pee. Usually if kids won't use the potty it's because of lack of consistency make it fun and don't punish her by taking things away. It sounds like you are dedicated and it will happen. There aren't any college students I see still in diapers. Relax and enjoy the rest of your summer with your daughter. Good luck

Hi T.,

I never used the pads, but I did buy a $10.00 potty seat at WalMart which I keep in the back of my van...it's great for those spur of the moment emergencies! My 5 and 4 year olds still will use it in emergencies...we take it with us everywhere...I have a little box of wipes and hand sanitizer. It's great to know I don't have to search for a potty while we're out and about and they are doing the 'pee pee' dance!

As for school - she will love it! I sent both of mine to a little program (T and Th from 9-1130) when they were just 2 years old - just to get the used to peers and away from me just a bit as I'm a SAHM, too...Then they went MWF, same times when they were 3 and 4, now my daughter is 5 and off to Kindergarten (can't believe it!!) They're so adjusted and ready - you'll be amazed at how excited she'll be!!! (And you'll be amazed at the crafts they come home with using a simple paper plate or paper lunch bag!! LOL!!)

Best wishes!
J.

Hi T.,

I used rubber pants from Walmart OVER the thick training under pants, Buy a smaller size tho so that the rubber closes propperly around the legs, and there are no leaks,

M

Potty training is a lot of work for parents and children. Please do not take what Nan said to heart. Car trips can be difficult even for children who have been potty trained for awhile. Children are not expected to sleep through the night dry by this point - and so many children fall asleep in the car. Also, even as adults we know that bouncing around in a car can make the most well trained bladder want to burst. Combine that with excitement and tiredness that occurs in the car, as well as age, and you're bound to have an accident here or there. Remember, children cannot control a lot in their environment. We are the ones driving. They do not have a good sense of time like we do and are still learning decision making skills, bodily awareness, and communication. Whatever you use to protect the seats, discuss it with your daughter in a calm way when she does or doesn't have an accident. "I'm so glad you went potty before we left because that was a long trip and look! You're all clean and dry! Nice work!" or "Oops! Well, let's clean this up together. What do you think we can do next time to make sure you don't have an accident? I think going to the potty before leaving would have done the trick. But if you feel like you have to go in the car, please tell Mommy as soon as you can so we can make sure you don't have an accident."
Good luck!

T.,

Wow, lots of good advice. For many children toilet training is a "control"issue. They can control food intake and toileting, and that is about it. As a parenting education specialist, I recommend you put her in cotton panties, with old fashioned rubber pants over them. (I like the idea of putting cloth diapers on the car seat to soak up any spills.)Children need to feel the difference between being dry and being wet. She is four and should have the ability to tell you when she has to go. Some may think this is a hard line approach, but often times as parents we want to make our children as comfortable as possible and it does not teach them responsibility for their actions. If you begin at four it will be A LOT easier when they are teens!

A sample discussion: "oh, you wet yourself. I wonder how that happened?" 'I wonder what would happen if you told me you had to go potty, what do you think?" Children need to think for themselves and learn that they are responsible for their actions. Yes, there will always be accidents, but at age four, she is developmentally ready to be dry on a car ride, unless her doctor has discovered a problem.

Good luck & be well,
E. S.

T., my oldest was potty trained two months after turning 2 1/2 years old and what happened was, I put on pull-ups when we went out but at home, I let him go 1/2 naked, no shorts or anything and just kept him at using the potty chair. Then one day, he got these spiderman underwear and my husband and I told him that Spiderman does not want o get peed on and he didn't pee, but he did BM. Then we told him that Spiderman doesn't want to get peed on or poopy on him and we worked on that at home everyday. Then one day, we were going somewhere and he fell asleep in the car and I was afraid that he was going to pee in his sleep and he didn't and that was the day he kept saying to my husband, "potty daddy" and my husband ran to the bathroom with him sooo many times and within that week, he was dry day and night. Then, my second who is only 1 year and 3 wks younger was potty trained two months before turning 2 1/2 years old. Dry through day and night and it was easier perhaps with him because he has seen the older one pottying all the time and that encouraged him to want to do the same. You haveto work at it and keep her bottoms free of clothing at home and that way she'll just go to the potty and sit down without worrying about getting the underwear and pants down in time. I did it gradual..Step 1, go without anything on the bottom and go potty all the time both pee and BM...accomplished. Step two, put on underwear and tell her that so-and-so (and make sure she picked out the underwear that makes a difference) doesn't want to get peed on and pooped on...accomplished...and so forth. She's old enough to understand what you're saying to her and you're doing a wonderful job with her now and staying home to help her is such a wonderful thing you're doing. Let us know what happened and if any more questions don't hesitate to ask....pray for you and her and that you'll have the Wisdom in doing it from Jesus.

Hi T. -
As long as there are no physical reasons, I think you should have a one on one conversation with your daughter. (Since you used the word 'refuses', I'm assuming you're in a kind of power struggle.) Tell her it's time for her to be in charge of using the potty. She's a big girl now and you know she can do it! She's also in charge of clean up. (even though she won't do a great job, it'll help her remember.)
As far as the car seat goes, I would use a kitchen size garbage bag (tuck it into the car seat pad and tape the edges for safety) with a folded towel on top. If she has an accident, she's to put the towel in to whatever container you choose. Right at the start, tell her that if she has no accidents for X number of days that the plastic can go. Then the towel can go after X number more days. If you make it positive and upbeat, it all can be a fun challenge for her. I'm pretty sure she won't think the whole thing is a good idea. Who wants a plastic bag on their car seat? Another reason I don't think buying something new is the way to go is that it's telling her you accept things the way they are. If you stick with it, you'll both be so happy and proud!
Good luck to you both!

T.,
Kiddopotamus makes ones - Babies R Us carries it around here. We've used it - not that we've ever had to rely on it, but it's wide, and covers the entire seat. It is also versatile - we've used it for our (up 'til now less than 1 year old) child, and it is big enough to cover the new car seat.

The times it HASN'T worked have been the times that it wasn't in the jump 'n' go, the exersaucer, the...

Good Luck! Stress free is the key!
M.

Hi
When I saw that you were going to stay home and really work on it I had to respond! If your daughter is developmentally appropriate I would love for you to change the game! Here is what will work...ask her what prize she would like for learning how to use the potty ? Make a list together. 1 time if she goes to the potty by herself what prize should she win? Special stickers, lunch at ___ with mom, a tri[ to the park, a small bag of m&m's? You get the idea, Let her change the role of power....isread of controlling that she will not use the potty...let her decide when and what prize she wants.. make it truly a group decsion. Let her out of the blocked door...let her know that she is the big girl who can help chose what prizes she wants. I once gave my son the jc penny Christmas Book and told him he could have any toy in the book if he would give up his bottle. He picked the little tykes castle. Yes!!! it was expensive, but when we picked it up we put his bottles in their garbage can. That was a deal that won for both of us. We had this many years and we used it for many other negotiations as he grew, Give your daughter the power she wants, just switch what her goal will be...let her take ownership of learning to use the potty!
Good Luck.
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Bye bye diapers,
K.

They make small waterproof blankets for in the crib/bed, I have been using those since I started training. She has not had an accident yet so i can't say that they work well, but they should.

Hi T.,

Two thoughts. The first, which works pretty well, is a plain cloth diaper, or 2 doubled one on top of the other. They fit the space perfectly and they don't interfere with the buckles. Just make sure to bring it up over her front (like you would a normal diaper) underneath the buckle--she won't even really notice it. The other thing that works well is to put a pull up OVER her clothes for the car ride. That way, if she goes, she gets wet but your car doesn't. Sometimes that really helps drive home the idea that her pants aren't the best place to go!

Good luck!
J.

Hi T.~
Wow you got a lot of responses here!

Just wanted to give a second to the piddle pad by Kiddopotamus, too. It works great for us.

Got it at babies r us - You can cut and paste this link - http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2265545

Happy Potty Training!
A.

I used to slip a plastic bag under the car seat cover.

We kept a self contained potty in the car for pulling over for emergencies. We also had a car seat with removable cover so worst case if our daughter had an accident we would just take off and wash the car seat cover in the laundry. Worked well. I also kept a towel in the car in case the accident was on the way out, she sat on the towel for the way home.

Hi T., I just bought a PiddlePad waterproof seat liner (Babies r us in the baby gear dept.) I just started using it so I can't tell you my experiences but my friend recommended it. She said it saved her from a few messes. Hope it works for you. I.

Hi T., I know that Chux are a product they use in hospitals. Or you could get and inexpensive felt backed plastic tablecloth and put it upside down in your car. You could even use a towel on top for extra absorbancy.She will get there!! My Best, Grandma Mary

I am a mom of 3 (14, 13 and 2) and have invented a removable, washable and waterproof car seat cover. It's the nomie baby car seat cover (www.nomiebaby.com). It is patent pending, designed with elastic edges and Velcro opening, so it easily slips over the existing cover without removing it from the car or disassembling the straps. When it gets dirty, and it will, simply slip it off, throw it in the washing machine and dryer, and start all over. No need to cry over spilled milk or worse. The feedback has been terrific! Please visit the website, www.nomiebaby.com, check out the testimonials. I hope to hear from you, and good luck with potty training!

I use the piddle pad by Kiddpotamus. Works great!