Potty training, and car rides?

lildevil968

We are going to be putting DS in underwear full time starting next week. My question is, what do you do on car rides? The drive to DC is an hour each way, and I know DS won't be able to hold it that long, and there are very few stops between the house and DC. Do you put them in a pull up, and then change them at DC?

JenniCollins

Your DS may surprise you and hold it for the ride.  I would make him go right before you leave the house and go again as soon as you arrive.

We decided not to use pull-ups in the car, I made up some piddle pads and have extra clothes in the car at all times.  She has only ever had one accident, and that was probably my fault for deciding she could go "one more store" before bringing her to the bathroom.

If you decide to put him in pull-ups I would change him as soon as you get there and still make him go (or at least try) right before leaving.

kimmyberly26

I would leave him in underwear with waterproof covers and a piddle pad. We use the disposable changing pads cut to size.

rjeller32

What PP said, they tend to hold it pretty well. It's good to stay home for two days or so so if they do have an accident it's not as big of a deal, and it puts less pressure on them. I try to not give my LO any liquids a half an hour prior to leaving the house.

When I first started potty training I thought DD would pee every ten minutes, but honestly she pees every 3 hours, or 2 on average. 

beckslea

You could bring a small potty, wipes etc. and have your toddler use it in the car.  That's what we'll do for long car rides.

AngieB90

The only time my ds wears pull ups is when hes going to bed for the night and if we are going to be in the car a long time. Lately, even if he is in a pull up while we are out he will still tell me he needs to go to the bathroom before he goes in his pants.