I introduced the potty to my daughter about a year ago because she had shown signs that she was interested. But because she was so young, I never pushed it. After she turned 2, she was peeing on the potty a few times a day. Again, I didn’t push it because I had baby and I know children sometimes regress with a new sibling. My son is now almost 5 months old, so I think this is no longer an issue. The biggest problem we have is that when she poops, she’ll take off her diaper/pull-up. She has done this at times with wet diapers as well. However, we have less success now when we put her on the potty. We have both a potty chair and small lid for the toilet, so we let her choose. I took her to the store and let her pick out underwear, but she went in those too. We have tried to reward system with suckers, but I don’t really want to do that because she’s a hyper kid. Before I try another reward system, I’d like any useful advise or good books anyone can recommend. Thanks.
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My daughter was very hyper also and we didn’t get her trained til 3 but what happened was I had to go away for a month out of state and my hubby took over and I guess he got through to her better because she was trained when I got home but of course she still needs pull ups at night so sometimes it helps to just get someone else to try for a while. It worked for us. Good luck.
you could always give her something small things if she goes the whole day without an accident, like glittery stickers, or little things that you get at the dollar store, if you make a really big deal of when she goes on the potty then she will be more willing to do it.
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Stickers were a fun reward system for my kids, but really the only thing that worked was for me to give up, put everything potty related away and become uninterested in the process. My oldest was potty trained a few weeks later. I’ve also heard that the body is physically ready at 2 years 9 months. Both my girls were potty trained shortly thereafter. GOod Luck!!
I think that the reward system will work for you if you get a little creative. No Lolly Pops, Candy or Ice Cream unless it is Sugar Free or made with 100% Natural Fruit Juice. Stickers & …um Fruit dipped in that marshmello cream stuff. My son just officially potty trained. No More Diapers for big boys, was the daily phrase in our house. I AM SOOOO PROOOUD OF YOOOU!!, was also a big hit. Make a real fuss over her when she is successful no matter how minor the success is. If she makes a mess pulls off a dirty diaper just tell her in your sweetest voice possible Peepee & or Poopoo go in the potty. I used to have my son HELP clean it up (I did most of the work ofcourse) take the mess to it’s intended destination
This is an awesome website she also has video clips to show examples of the technique.
Good Luck!!!
http://www.supernanny.us.com/Advice/-/Your-toddler/-/Development-and-learning/Potty-training-problems-solved.aspx
I am having a similar problem with my almost 31/2 yr old the best book I have seem yet is, “the girlfriends’ guide to toddlers” written by Viki Iovine so far it seems to be working hope it works for you to.
Hello I have raised 2 kids and have one on the way I also run a daycare center . To potty train kids we give them a sippy cup all day long full of water and and have them “try” to go potty every 30-40 min if they go they get a sticker or a treat. I have noticed that using a seat on the toilet works better than the potty chairs because it gets them used to the big toilet. If 30-45 min is working you can increase the time if they are wet already shorten the time. Eventually they will start telling you when they need to go but you have to be persistent with taking them to the bathroom!
I agree 100% with your decision to not push your daughter. I think the best way is to teach them the proper way and then give them the means to do it. My daughter places so much value on doing things herself.
You have done everything perfectly by getting her involved in picking out underwear. And I agree with your viewpoint on rewards.
Amazon has good ideas that can help.
http://www.amazon.com/Elite-Child-Corporation-TPS-100-Potty/dp/B000MZKTU4/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=baby-products&qid=1202172892&sr=8-1
Keep up the good work and don’t give up.
Potty training takes time and lots of patience. Usually positive reinforcement, and a rewards system works best. Never punishing for accidents. All in all, they will pretty much be potty trained when they are ready.