Potty Training Regressioin

S.,

This happened to me a few weeks ago. I daughter stopped going to the potty at home. And her daycare teachers said the same thing. I mean pooped and peed in clothes all day everyday. She also wouldn't do anything I told her to do. I couldn't understand the regression she was displaying. And then I realized that this started happening when someone who was coming around all of a sudden stopped. So I asked this person to come by to see her. You wouldn't believe that 'Lil Booger' started back going to the potty, and doing what I asked of her. A couple days later her teachers noticed the change and I told them what was going on. I absolutely could not believe it. This was her way of speaking out to me when she didn't understand changes that affected her. You'd better believe I pay close attention to everything she does.

Take a moment and think back to when it started and what could have possible changed in your life that affects her directly and indirectly. Kids notice everything and their behavior is their voice.

S.,

I've noticed a lot of postings lately in regard to potty regression. It dawned on me that some of the cases may be due to the holidays. These little ones are just getting old enough to understand what they are all about, and the excitement may be causing setbacks. Presents, people coming for a visit or you going to visit someone for the holidays, etc. may seem like just more work and stress to us, but to them it is very exciting and may produce some anxiety.

Any anxiety, positive or negative, can cause setbacks. Talk to her to see what has been on her mind lately. It may very well give you a clue as to what is causing her setback.

Good Luck.

Hello S....Have you tried asking her if something is wrong? Has someone touched her in the wrong way? Maybe it is your schedule, she was probably trying to get attention because you have been so busy in your studies. I think talk to her and you might get an answer. Explain to her that that behavior is unacceptable and be firm but understanding. I wish you luck.

Hi, a friend of mine actually had this very same problem and it turned out that her daughter's bowels were compacted, the pediatrician gave her a laxative, and told her to continue taking a mild laxative for about a week, and it worked. I guess because the build up was pushing on her bladder, it was hard for her to control when she went and when she didnt. I would take her to your pediatrician to find out if this might be the problem...it is real easy for them to tell, he/she will just feel your daughter's stomache, to see if there are any hard lumps (compacted bowel). If this is the case it will be real easy to solve. Good luck!