Potty Training - Fresno, CA

Just one bit of advice, I would not use pull ups except for at night. All 3 of mine would just use the pull ups, because they knew it was like a diaper and they didn't want to stop what they were doing. They didn't like going in thier undies, brcause they found out how uncomfortable wet undies are, then they took to the potty real quick.

I have twin boy/girl also, I focused on one at a time. I tried my daughter first, and she didn't act like she wanted to train, so I began with my son, I kind of went back and forth until they did it. Of course for some reason my son just trained over night and my daughter took a little longer.
The hardest part was not to get frustrated. Good luck, I hope it all goes well for you.

HI L.
My son turned 3 years in June and he just starting going to the toilet about 2 months ago. My husband and I decided to just buy him some underwear and let him wear them at home. I would automatically put him on the toilet. He never asked. I di not let him have anything to drink after 6pm. He was always dry at night. I started letting him go to bed in his underwear. He has not had an accident. Of course it was easier to potty train my first daughter. She was potty trained at 20 months. I also feel, it might be better to let them see other children go once you start your in-home.

Since I don't know in what ways you're having a hard time I can only guess that it might be that the girl is ready to be trained and the boy isn't. I don't think being twins would change the difference in ages for training between boys and girls. If that's it, just work with the girl until the boy shows readiness.

Hi L.,

I am currently potty training my little girl and my daycare, La Petite, is training her. I don't have a clue on this subject. I am moving to the Northwest area April 5, 2007, and I am looking for a babysitter full time from Monday through friday from 7 a.m. - 5p.m. who lives in the northwest area of town. If you are in the Centennial Hills area or live somewhere near Durango and farm Road maybe we can talk about it. If not, no need to reply. Good luck with your childcare service venture in the meanwhile. L.

For your little boy I would try those little floaty things you can buy in the store, or use cheerios and then they can "aim" for them and get them to sink...that worked for me when I was a nanny for 2 little boys and they could care less about using the toilet, but when we tried this..hit and sink approach, it made it alot of fun.

As for your little girl, my 2 and a half year old has lost all interest in using the toilet and I am working on trying to get her back into using the toilet...so if you can think of anything that is working for you then let me know! Good luck!

I have a 3year old who was also reluctant. I must stress NO PULL-UPS they treaat them like diapers. Just start with real underwear. Pullups are only at night until they get it. Have them sit on towels whenever they sit and take extra clothes where ever you go. Jump right in on the big kid way of going to the bathroom. Kids will get it down if you are persistant. Ask them frequently if they need to go and make them try if it's been awhile especially if they are busy playing ect. Plus remind them that only big kids get certian things and if they are still going in their undies then they are not big enough for whatever it is that you are enticing them with. I tell many parents and remind others that Bribery is NOT a dirty word and will not interfere with later discepline. It makes your life eaiser and your child motivated. It also teaches the goals and reward system. Please let me know if this helps. I sincerly want to hear feedback from you. B.

I am potty training 2 3 year olds at the moment and its going great. (I am their daycare provider.) What I have found that is effective is that I got a kitchen timer. I set it for 30 at first and when the timer goes off its time to go potty. I found that with the boys, they get so into play or activities that they forget to go. The kitchen timer reminds them its time to go. As they get better at it I move the timer back 5 minutes at a time. We are up to 45 minutes and they are wearing regular underpants and not pull-ups ( Pull-ups are only used during nap time. Also I have found that if they have an accident I have them help with cleaning themselves up. The boys are taking a lot of pride in themselves and I cant believe how well they are doing. Its been 2 weeks and we have only had 3 accidents. The parents are also doing this at home and they are thrilled on the progress. I also have a basket and if the boys go 3 days without an accident they get to pick a reward. I have wrapped up hot wheels cars as reward. Good luck.

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