When is she going to toilet train?

Despite early successes, Louka just isn't toilet trained. She's good for poos, but just doesn't seem to "get" the wee thing. So I thought I'd try something new. Thinking back, she was mostly in training pants at the time she was doing well. Not because I was trying to toilet train her at that time, but because they were easier to put on a struggling toddler. Then she grew out of them, and became more amenable to nappies, so we put her in disposables.

So yesterday, I visited Marnie who makes various baby and toddler pants. She walked me through making pocket pants - waterproof pants you can stuff with a bit of absorbent cloth like a washer. I was concerned about how Louka would manage while I concentrated on sewing for hours, but she had no trouble amusing herself with Marnie's girls' toys. In fact, Marnie said she was "a delight".

I left with two pairs, plus the pattern. Now it's just a matter of making a few more at home...