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Potty-Training Problems and Solutions
Potty training can be tough. We've gathered the most common problems and their solutions to help take the stress out of this major milestone.
Jim Franco
Fearful Start
Problem: Your child is ready to potty train but seems scared.
Solution: Your toddler can feel intimidated by the big task of learning how to use the bathroom. Make her excited to use the big-girl toilet by purchasing "special" underwear, establishing incentives or rewards for successful bathroom trips, and asking teachers or day-care providers for their support. By encouraging her independence, you reassure her that she is ready to leave diapers behind.
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We came back as parents after having grown children. We let our grandchild set her own schedule and got her a potty to just sit on when she felt like it. She didn't leave diapers until 3 years, but she was comfortable with junior pants and a night diaper. Then like magic, she just started using the potty with her peers in daycare. A lot does have to do with the size of the bladder, but there is a peer influence, even at that age.
4/27/2012 09:54:58 AM Report Abusemy oldest is finally potty trained and he is 3yr 8 months old it took us forever but once i told him that we can get big boy underwear it seemed like he took a huge 360 and now he goes like it nothing now. such a happy mother and now my 2 year old want to use the potty so now it time to go buy him his own potty.
12/13/2011 09:55:55 AM Report Abuseive done all that and she goes when she FEELS LIKE IT IVE DONE EVREY THING WAT SHULD I DO
10/29/2011 04:08:32 PM Report AbuseThe best thing to do is remain positive. Model how you go potty and proud and happy you are to go on the potty because you don't want to ruin your pretty underwear. Use underwear that your child loves - Dora or Thomas underwear - because Dora and Thomas don't like to get wet. I work at a daycare and have potty trained 10 kids at once with stickers, hugs, and happyness.
10/4/2011 12:49:18 PM Report AbuseWe are currently potty training our 3 year old boy and he started to resist going, so we put a few Cheerios in the potty for him to try and hit and he has started wanting to use the potty again. Let's hope it keeps him going.
8/25/2011 11:26:37 AM Report Abuse