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Potty Training Tips

Posted by Jeanne Lowry on October 1, 2014 under Everything Baby | Be the First to Comment

The words “potty training” can invite excitement or fear in both parents and toddlers. Assuming you both have a good attitude about the process (and it might take a while before that happens at the same time), it’s time to dive in.

When you’re ready to start talking to your child about the toilet and the concept of potty training, you may want to ease them into it. First Quality Wonderpants Training Pants can be an excellent tool to getting your child to start understanding about how their body functions. When the design on the training pants fades, that means the diaper is no longer dry. But the pants will still absorb the wetness. Helping your child to understand the process may be less jarring than simply going straight from diapers to underwear.

Make sure that you notice and point out when a child seems like they may need to use the restroom. Always stay with them while they’re using a potty chair or the toilet. Reinforce their achievements, even if that achievement is only standing in the bathroom, observing the chair or toilet. Also encourage the child to sit on the potty while they’re wearing their diaper, or when they don’t have to go. The idea is to get your child used to concept of the toilet.

Once your child has been fairly consistent about using the toilet, take them on an outing to buy “big-kid” underwear. Keep in mind that there will likely be accidents, and they may take some time to stay dry during the night or during naps. If your child has outgrown diapers, but still needs them while sleeping, the Training Pants mentioned above may help, or Sleep Over Youth Pants.

Are you going through the process of potty training right now? Or have you already? What are some of your favorite tips?

Great Products for Special Needs Kids

Posted by Jeanne Lowry on September 8, 2014 under BladderMatters, Caregiver Corner | Be the First to Comment

In most ways, special needs kids are just like other kids. They need food, shelter, entertainment and a few creature comforts (and of course love!). The products listed below are some ways to make their lives a little easier, more independent and accommodate those special needs.

Adaptive Utensils
These utensils can range from silverware with larger gripping areas to having special handles attached. The business end of the spoon or fork may be tilted one way or the other (depending on whether the user is right or left handed, or if they are being fed by someone else).

Weighted Blankets
This Forbes article talks about the benefits of weighted blankets for more than just special needs kids. Basically, anyone who has sleep issues may find them helpful. These blankets have been around for years but are becoming more popular now.

Sleep Overs Pull-Ups
Your child may still be wetting the bed at night, but they don’t need everyone to know. These pull-ups come in sizes up to 140 pounds and are very discreet. Now asking your kids to change into PJs while guests are over won’t be a “thing.”

A Tablet
Tablets are quite expensive, but if you can justify them as a therapeutic tool, you may be able to deduct the item on your taxes. There are many apps available for special needs, including a variety of speech apps. See this site for help with Tax Strategies for Parents of Special Needs Children for more information about deductions.

What products have you found most helpful for your special needs child? We’d love to hear from you!

Maximum Overnight Protection with Tranquility All-Thru-the-Nite Briefs!

Posted by Brooke Phillips on February 8, 2013 under BladderMatters | Be the First to Comment

Tranquility All-Thru-the-Nite Disposable Briefs

Looking for an incontinence product to keep your loved one dry throughout the night? Tranquility ATN (All-Thru-the-Nite) Disposable Briefs are our most popular brief for maximum overnight protection. Each brief holds over a quart of liquid while keeping sensitive skin dry. With Tranquility ATN Disposable Briefs, both you and your loved one can finally enjoy an uninterrupted night’s sleep without needing to wake up for changes – and without compromising skin safety. Tranquility’s patented “Peach Mat” absorbent core guarantees skin dryness and odor control, while neutralizing pH and inhibiting the growth of bacteria. Tranquility ATN Briefs are latex-free for all skin types.

Tranquility ATN Briefs are shipped for free in discreet, unmarked packages straight to your doorstep. Still not convinced? Customers give the Tranquility ATN Disposable Brief 4.7 out of 5 stars! Hear what our customers have to say:

“Not another night without it,” says one reviewer. “The ATN brief allows my Mom to sleep through the night, with confidence that she and the bed will be dry in the morning. Wonderful product.”

“Truth in Advertising!” says another. “We’re used to changing diapers three times a night as our child receives 8 hours of overnight liquid nutrition through a tube. Now, we are able to allow her to sleep without interruption. Talk about PRICELESS!”

Tranquility All-Thru-the-Nite Disposable Briefs come in 5 different sizes:

TJ 2183 YOUTH (18-26 inch waist)
TJ 2184 SMALL (24-32 inch waist)
TJ 2185 MEDIUM (32-44 inch waist)
TJ 2186 LARGE (45 – 58 inch waist)
TJ 2187 XTRA LARGE (56-64 inch waist)

We know you have many options when you shop, and we appreciate your business. Thank you for trusting www.totalhomecaresupplies.com with your home care medical supply needs.