Potty Trained Child Having Frequent 'Accidents' After New Baby's Arrival

In my opinion there is no out smarting a child like this. So my advice either deal with the accidents when they happen or move back to atleast pull ups and let her get adjusted.

My oldest of 2 girls was 1 1/2 when her sister was born and like your daughter she was doing the samething she would pee in the potty all the time but I kept her in pull ups until after her sister was born and until her babu sister was 4 months old and the house was really adjusted to having a new sister in the house. I didn't want to go through the exact thing you are going thru now.

So I would take a step back out her back in pull ups and go from there. If she tells you she doesn't want to wear them then tell her she has to go potty in the bathroom and stand firm on it. Don't push it but be firm. Hope that helps, W.

My son was potty train at 3, almost 2 months after his brother's birth. But 3 months later, he regressed and had daily accidents. I went through all different stages: angry, frustrated, resigned. Like you, I tried rewards, praise, cold baths, letting him sit in it, nothing worked. I think he did need some extra attention. Eventually, after reinforcing the fact that he was a big boy like dad and not a baby like his brother and using praise and matter of facts statements (since you pooped your pants we can't go to the pool now) he started to turn around. I also made a point of getting him involved in baby care: he was now my big boy in charge, getting me the wipes and diapers, and I would show him how alike they were. I also flattered him: when asked why little bro couldn't do something, I would usually answer because he is not a big boy like you. The prospect of going to school also helped. We went to visit a preschool and he was excited about going. I explained he could go if he peed and pooped in the potty all the time. I made sure he would spend time with friends/ other kids, even if only a couple of hours a week: a baby free environment was good for him. I hope it helps. Hang in there!

I have recently been potty training my just turned 3 year old and have been having some of the same issues. I know she can go potty, she just refuses to do so. We do not have a new baby at home but again, I am dealing with some of the same issues. I think that at this age they are have to test limits again and figure out some things again no matter what is going on around them. I agree with the others that have said it is also an attention issue. Negitive attention is still attention. Give her lots of praise when she does it how she is supposed to and don't make such a big deal about the accidents. Also try giving her some one on one time while the baby is napping. Maybe take that time as reading time everyday. Also, get Daddy involved. When he comes home from work, give him a report on how she has done during the day and have him make a big deal out of the progress. It might be more then just mommy time that she is lacking. Good luck!

Your daughter pottying in her pants after the birth of your baby is her way of telling you she wants more attention. She is getting it this way. Albeit not a positive way to get your attention, it is getting it. You may need to have a mom and daughter day with her without the baby. She needs to know you still love her just as much as before the baby was born. Let her know she is the big sister and is the example for her baby sibling. You may just need to give her the attention she is yearning for. My nephew did the same thing when his sister was born. As soon as he got the attention he needed from his mom, he quit. I hope all works out for you. Good Luck and God Bless.

I have a son who has been pottied trained for a while now he is going on 5 he didn't regress to the extint of no return when baby girl was born he had a few accidents usually weeks apart what I did,I asked him if he wanted to be in baby diapers like his baby sis and he refused to be in them again we have worn underwear for the past 21/2 yrs.and has never had an accident in public.I was told that accidents happen yes they do and also that children will regress after a sibling is in the picture children fell different I can tell with my son in so many way's I have really tuned in to it and am trying my hardest not to give into unacceptable behavior and the crying on the dime cause sissy has my toy i'm playing with.Be consisitant with your daughter she'll soon turn around.sahm of 2 kiddos

You don't say much about how her life has changed or how she is adjusting to the new baby, but I would take a different approach. Rather than focusing on the accidents or pottying in general, I would shower her with positive attention all the time. My guess is that she isn't getting enough one on one any more. My son is 2.5 and he's been trained since 21 months. He had a few accidents after the baby, but thankfully not too many. However, he's had other adjustment issues that I found would improve if I spent one on one time with him as much as possible. Good luck!