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Potty Training
Asked by M. from Minneapolis
on August 24, 2006
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Anyone have a spirited child, who just will not potty train! Any ideas? She will sit and sit and flush and flush. She is 33 months and urinated on the potty once a ...
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- I have a really good artical on No Cry Potty Training. I am not sure that I can attach it here but if you would like a copy of it you are welcome to e-mail me directly...
- My son was a little like that. We would not put a diaper on him. We stayed home as much as possible and let him be naked. He peed once oon the floor. We made him clean...
- Hello, What we did for my DD 3 days after she turned 3 was, underware cold turkey, the first time she went on the potty I gave her a prize, then each time after th...
Potty Training
Asked by N.S. from Naples
on January 1, 2009
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My daughter is 28 months old and very intelligent. She counts to 20, knows her ABC's, and can memorize any song after hearing it once. But going on the potty??? Not ge...
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- The most you can do is introduce your daughter to the potty and show her what she is supposed to do with it. From there she will let you know when she is ready. I star...
- Hi there. I know it's frustrating, but it sounds like she's just not quite ready. Telling you she needs to go after she's already gone is a step in the right directio...
- With most kids, the more you want them to learn to be pottie trained, the longer it takes. The more you push, the less interested they are. My daughter didn't potty ...
Need Potty Training Tips.
Asked by C.B. from Atlanta
on January 22, 2008
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Hello ladies,
Please help. I have a 2 1/2 year old daughter who is brilliantly smart. I cannot get her to have any interest in potty training. What should I do? I ha...
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- that's hard... especially with the new baby coming. I understand your desire to not have two in diapers, but it may be even harder to get her motivated with such a bi...
- This is tough. My daughter is 19 months and I am 18 weeks pregnant. I am sort of in the same boat. I have been taking my daughter to the potty first thing in the morni...
- I was in the same boat as you 5 years ago. We talked about it and I bought her princess panties, put them in her drawer but she couldn't wear if she wasn't using the ...
Advice on Potty Training
Asked by D.P. from Grand Rapids
on August 21, 2006
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My son went through what I called "potty training boot camp" for 3 days 2 weekends ago. We've been consistant on the asking if he has to go, rewarding him for going, ...
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- Hi D...I am hoping that by now you have had alot more accident free days! I have a dyacre and begin training as soon as a child wakes up from a nap dry or stays dry b...
- D., I would stop and wait. Boys can take longer to be "ready" to potty train. Try to reward him after he goes-- but until he goes consistently, I would leave him ...
- I have been having the EXACT same problem with me daughter! This has been going on for me for 2 months though! I do have to say that the past couple of weeks she has...
Seeking Tips on Potty Training My 2 1/2 Year Old Girl
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on January 16, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter has got "number 1" down but refuses to use the potty or toilet for "number 2". I've tried getting her the Dora the Explorer seat for on top...
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- I employed bribery- find something she really wants at a toy store and buy it. Keep in plain site but put it high enough that she can't get to it. Keep reminding her...
- I used to work for a child development specialist and every time toilet training would come up, we would try and urge parents to see it as toilet learning instead. Al...
- I tought my son to pull a "poopy face" - which scrunches up his whole face and by default, if he needed to go - something would come out. Works for boys, not sure abo...
Potty Training Advice
Asked by R.N. from Kansas City
on December 3, 2006
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My son is just about 17 months old and we are thinking of trying to potty train him (you never know until you try!). Are there books you could recommend? More specif...
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- Okay, so I read all the responses, and just want to say that each child is different, and there is a BIG difference in potty training girls, and potty training boys. ...
- I started around 17 months but didn't go hard core till around 22 months of age. Thankfully he went to a daycare that was a bit old fashion and didn't believe in pull-...
- One GREAT book I read was "Potty Training in One Day: A Guide for Today's Parents" by Narmin Parpia-- A LOT of great info in this book. Also, the BEST way to start p...
Nighttime Potty Training - She Refuses a Diaper
Asked by C.S. from Portland
on March 9, 2008
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Hi all,
My almost 4 year old daughter has decided that diapers are for babies and she doesn't want to wear one at night anymore. We've been at it for a week and it's...
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- I would not change her when she wets herself thru the night, eventually she'll be tired of being wet and uncomfortable. I would leave a light on so she could find the...
- My son uses Goodnights (or the generic brand) too...he is 5yrs old and often says he doesn't want one and that he 'promises' he won't wet the bed! Poor kid, I try to ...
- Sounds like she is doing great and recognizes that she IS too old for diapers!! I would try double making her bed and show her how to change it if she wets at night so...
Tips for Potty Training a 2 Yr Old Girl?????
Asked by L.W. from Kansas City
on March 12, 2008
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I've been working w/ my daughter on potty training her since she was about 19months old. She used to go whenever I would put her on the potty and just smile. Now since...
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- everything ive read says the more you push the more they push back. My 3yo little girls has a passing interest....no interest in the potty but hates being "messy", but...
- My oldest daughter started going potty on the potty around the same age. She was completely potty trained by 26 months but she did the same thing to me at about the sa...
- I have a one and a half year old, who is also potty training. The best advice is to stay calm. We bought our little girl what we call "Pretty Panties" they have prines...
Potty Training My 2 Year Old
Asked by N.T. from Los Angeles
on February 16, 2008
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i have a head-strong 30 month old daughter who we are trying to potty train. we've been trying on and off for about 6 months now, but to no avail. she really resists t...
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- Stick with the incentives and TRY not to let it seem to be a big deal. Be light about it. Children can really string this one out when they see you want it so badly...
- Back off. My daughter didn't decide to potty train until she was over four. A friend of mine is a school psychologist who says that some kids don't use the potty until...
- N., What's the hurry? It's actually easier to have them in diapers. Once potty trained they will have to "go" when there is no bathroom around...in the car on a l...
Frustrated with Potty Training 3 1/2 Year Old
Asked by V.S. from Chicago
on January 8, 2010
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My daughter is 3 ½ as of December and still not potty trained, AT ALL! I’ve been trying off and on to get her to go for a year. I feel like I’ve tried EVERYTHING...
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- Don't worry, you're not the only one! My sons were just about 4 and 3-1/2 before they did it. They are very intelligent and good athletes and socially adept, so there ...
- First of all, don't beat yourself up about this. It will happen, eventually. And if it takes longer for her than other kids that by no means makes you a 'bad mommy'....
- Hi V.! I was in the same boat as you are with your little girl. At 3 1/2 my daughter COULD use the potty and did occasionally for grandparents but preferred going i...
