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Potty Party: A Stylish Celebration of a Lil One's Big Milestone

Kate Stahl — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:03:08 PST

Potty parties might not be standard for most mamas, but after seeing the adorable pastel and chevron celebration created by Creative Juice's Mindy Starr, you might just be inspired to change that.

Starr celebrated her daughter's potty training by throwing a stylish fete, inviting other recent potty users and their "trainers" (aka moms) and creating diaper-themed games, a sweet dessert table, and some clever printables, which are now available for purchase through Etsy. While this party is undoubtedly over the top, Starr credits it as one of the reasons her potty training was a success - and with cupcakes, cookie pops, a cake, and candy potty favors as an incentive, we're not surprised!

Source: Creative Juice

Struggling With Bed-Wetting? These Products Could Help

Natasha Dantzig — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:16:13 PST

It's gonna be a wet one, folks! As unpleasant and frustrating as bed-wetting can be, it's not at all uncommon. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 20 percent of 5-year-olds and 10 percent of 6-year-olds wet the bed. Most lil ones outgrow bed-wetting without medical intervention, but there are some great products available to make the process a little more manageable for parents and tots. Support and positive reinforcement is crucial when it comes to helping lil ones get past the bed-wetting phase, so the last thing you want is to make a tot sleep in a soggy bed or underpants. Keep reading for some helpful products to support lil ones on their quest for total potty domination.

Bathroom Reading: The 10 Best Potty Books For Tots

Nicole Abbott — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:24:27 PST

That diaper's gotta go, baby! Potty training tots is a tricky feat for any mama - and sometimes scary and stressful for all of those involved. Mama wants to move on from the diapers stage but doesn't want to pressure her tot into going potty. On the other hand, tots can be very uneasy, and even afraid, around the toilet. It's uncharted territory and lots of them just plain hate it!

Call for backup and help your lil one achieve potty-training success with the assistance of these 10 potty books tots will love!

6 Helpful Tips (and Tricks) For Potty-Training Success

Nicole Abbott — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:01:01 PST

Feeling the stress of potty training your tot? The feat of potty training a child just might be mama's hardest task. Mama's read all the books and watched for all the signs of readiness, but nothing! Have no fear - and check out these six helpful tips (and tricks) for potty-training success.

5 Parenting Methods That Take It to the Extreme

LilSugar — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:31:19 PDT

No two parenting styles are exactly alike, but most families follow some variation of, "Eat your vegetables, go to bed at a reasonable time, and don't watch too much TV." They adjust their parenting style to fit the needs and personalities of their individual kids. However, some parents adhere to much more clearly defined - what some would consider extreme - parenting philosophies.

Did you adhere to any of these?

Pet Community: Potty Training Tips

Pet Community — Tue, 03 May 2011 11:35:48 PDT

Readers, PetSugar Community member and Sugar staffer popsugar2 needs your advice on training her new puppy!

Need help potty training 4-month-old goldendoodle. Can he have a water bowl down day and night? He is thirsty! Any other tips??

Share your tips in the comments below! Got a pet-related question of your own? Ask it in the PetSugar Q & A group, and let our amazing community help you out!

Source: Flickr User Logan Frick

5 Ikea Items Every Family Needs

Angelica Marden — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:01:28 PDT

Raising children in any city or culture will cost you. In fact, the price of caring for children adds up quick: The US Department of Agriculture estimates that the average middle-income family will spend almost $300,000 to raise a child from birth to age 18. While the trend to splurge on swanky goods for your child can be tempting when you have extra funds, there is plenty of great gear you can get on the cheap at superstores like Ikea. Here are a handful of perfectly acceptable (in fact, cute!) must haves you should shop for with a deal in mind if you have an infant or toddler.

Best of 2010 in Numbers: 71% of Moms Taught Sons to Pee Sitting Down

LilSugar — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 06:00:01 PST

Pop a squat or stand and stream? Tots decide when it's time to ditch the diaper, but parents figure out how their boys will learn to pee. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests training boys to sit on the potty so there is no confusion between urination and bowel movements. Many moms prefer to teach their sons to stand so they can pee like their fathers, and do so faster. Seventy-one percent of moms said they taught their boys to sit. Some mothers said they chose this method to cut down on cleanup, and then there were those who opposed the practice because they felt it was emasculating.

Pee Controversy: Sitting Lessens Mess or Emasculates Boys?

babysugar — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 07:00:40 PDT

Potty training is messy business and hits and misses are part of the process for lil boys. Though 73 percent of LilSugar readers said they taught their sons to pee sitting down, their reasons varied.

Several moms instructed their lil ones to sit, but then had dad demonstrate the standing technique. Other mamas told their tykes to pop a squat (like Kate Gosselin did), to cut down on cleanup. Then, there were mothers that taught their sons to stand since they believe that it is "emasculating to make a boy pee sitting down."

Do you think the way a child urinates affects his masculinity?

Did You Teach Your Son to Sit or Stand While Peeing?

babysugar — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 06:00:00 PDT

Pop a squat or stand and stream? Tots decide when they are ready to give up the diaper, but parents figure out how their boys will learn to pee. The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests training boys to sit on the potty so there is no confusion between urination and bowel movements. Many moms prefer to teach their sons to stand so they can pee like their fathers, and do so faster. How did you train your son to use the toilet?