Sounds like way to much freedom for such a little guy. Mine is now 9 months old and 2 nights ago was the first time he has even seen the top of my bed. We have kept him in very close quarters the whole time unless with someone who's sole job was to watch him. Make sure the messes are miticulasly cleaned. We don't let Teddy in the areas of the house where there is carpet and I have picked up most of the area rugs from the upstairs (living room, kitchen) where he does have some freedom now. He slept with me last night for the first time and he wore a belly band just incase there any accidents. All went well and how fun it was to finally have him with me at night.
I think it's really important to remember that you can't push it too fast. He is a baby...just got my skin son toilet trained and he turned 3 in January.
If it will save your carpets, bed and possibly being asked to get rid of him then use the belly bands. Just like diapers, eventually he will learn how to go without them. When I first put them on Teddy it was like an invitation...he would pee in them immediately. Now he doesn't and only wears them at night. He seems to be doing much better (finally) with several days of more freedom than usual and no accidents.
Good luck!
Kim and Teddy |