Potty Trainer

by D. Preston Smith

The Potty Trainer is written by a Pediatric Urologist with years of experience and expertise in toilet training. The Potty Trainer provides advice on the most common potty training difficulties and frustrations. The book is the ultimate parent's guide on how to overcome potty training problems and establish a good potty routine to avoid problems after training. This book empowers parents to pursue an approach that fits their parenting style. Education about bladder and bowel functions is provided so parents and care-providers can better understand a child's situation and how to overcome difficulties. Illustrations are provided. Endorsed by parents, pediatricians, and pediatric urologists.

Genres: Parenting

100 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2004

About the author

D. Preston Smith, MD, FAAP, FACS, FSPU, graduated Rice with honors in Economics, attended the UT Medical School and did his Urology Residency at Northwestern and trade fellowship in Pediatric Urology at the U. of Tennessee. Board certified, he has written widely in the field.

Reviews

[Melissa]

This was only about 80 pages. Most of it was common sense. However, I did not like that the author made it seem like every child needs laxatives when they are potty training; it was mentioned several times. Unless this is some mommy secret, I've never talked to anyone who trained with laxatives.
Unless you have already tried training and have been unsuccessful, I would skip this book.

[Heather]

Really practical and helpful. Medically insightful as this pediatric urologist describes the physical and emotional development of toddlers ready to potty train. I also appreciated the way he gave an overview of the major approaches with pros and cons for each. And it's a quick read - only 80 pages.

[Oona]

very informative. i love the package: parent book, baby board book and mechanical monkey with toilet.