Seeking Mom's Help

Hey N.,
I can be very supportive of this problem. My oldest daughter was very difficult to potty train. It took a long time. All I can say is to keep doing what you are doing and try to not let her she if you are getting frustrated all children learn and progress at different times.

The human body has to use the rest room every two hours so put her on the potty and keep her there with a book and run the water at the tap and that with creat a sensation to go. That should work while you do this everyday after a while it will become a habit.

Persistence is the key! Most children train later in this modern world of technology, because there's just so many more interesting things to do! My son was nearly four before he was fully trained during the day, and he still wets occasionally at night (5 1/2 years old now). Different "tricks" work for different children, so keep getting tips and try them all......something is bound to work, as no child goes to high school in diapers.

Once my son started to go to pre school he started using the bathroom on a regular basis. The teachers are extremely helpful. They have the knowledge and experience to help your little one out. But while you are home with her, take her to the bathroom periodically. (even if she doesn't say it)

Hi N.,

My son is 3 1/2 and he is still struggling with potty training. We found a TERRIFIC preschool that will take him as long as he's in a pull up. One thing to remember - at least I think it's true - you really can't train a child to go to the potty - they have to be ready - when they are ready - they sort of do it themselves. I take my son to the potty several times a day to pee - he still won't tell me when he has to go. It is frustrating! Instead of candy - try stickers! Won't rot her teeth! :c ) I think the next step for me will be to just put him underpants - when he wets, etc. I think it might click for him! Don't rush her - she's only three - give her some time.

Hey N.,
I am a preschool teacher. One of the best things to do is find a good center that doesn't exclude children because they aren't trained yet. I have helped train many children over the years while they were in my class. Both my children had wonderful teachers who worked with me on this issue as well. That's the tricky part: getting a teacher who will work with you to develop a toilet training regimen. For my son, he would sit on the potty, but found an older boy to model standing up to go. Another mother came to me to say her son was now using my son as his role model for standing! My daughter trained easier, but she has the disposition to wet herself when she was mad at me. Her teacher, (who I affectionately call Jay's other mother) was patient with her, and it helped a lot!
At home, I used sticker charts and special events as incentives. Keep trying, and don't push too hard. Your child will eventually "get it".
S.

My son was the same way. I finally gave up and dropped the issue and that's when he started going on his own. I guess he didn't want all the pressure.

Good luck! Potty training is tough.

hello..i also have a daughter who turned 3 in july. i am having the same problem. some advice i got was to just put her in underwear all day and let her wet herself so she will learn,we had a crazy summer so i am going to start trying that now since we will be home more

good luck

Hi N.,
My daughter is 3 1/2 and i feel your pain. She just completely finished potty training the beginning of March. My first question is does she shows signs of being ready. 3 is not the magical number i learned. My daughter started and I thought things were going great but then she stopped. I talked to her doctor and he told me to let her run aroung with nothing on. I wasn't convinced. But after trying EVERYTHING else I did it and it worked in about a week. She was very lazy. She didn't want to stop playing with her toys to go on the potty. One time of doing number one on herself was enough for her. So, it doesn't hurt to give it a try. Hope it helps.