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How Do You 'Reward' Your Toddler for Using the Potty?
Asked by C.H. from New York
on May 2, 2008
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My son JUST started telling me when he has a dirty diaper, and I want to give him stickers or something to get him into it, but them when he used the potty it should b...
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- Rewards are an issue you will deal with for the next 20 years or so, so I recommend starting small. Stickers are a GREAT reward, if your son is into them. Tiny tubs ...
- When my son goes on the potty, I have the BIGGEST PARTY EVER!! We do a dance, we sing, (some people even get party hats!). Just put ALL the attention on your child!!...
- Our daughter is also 2 and has started to use the potty. She did pee 6 nights in a row. When she does pee successfully we give her an m&m. Just one and she loves it an...
Need Reward for Using Potty.
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on December 4, 2007
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My two year old is begining to get the idea of potty training. He has gone in the potty several times, just not consistently yet. I am looking for ideas for a reward a...
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- Hi BeeBee, Make it fun! Try floating something that is flushable in the toilet and let them practice their "aim". I've actually heard of using Cheerios! Living...
- Here's a few ideas: - make a poster and put stickers on it for going to the potty, flushing the toilet, closing the lid, and washing hands. Doing ALL of these gets h...
- When our daughter was a little older, we used colored bath fizzies (you can get them at Wal-Mart). She'd get one for pee and two for poopy. But if she had an accident,...
How Do I Potty Train?
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on November 12, 2009
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There are a lot of posts about potty training. I didn't see any about how to actually start doing it. My son has a great interest in the potty, so I would like to ge...
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- I have 3 boys and they have all trained on their own when they were ready much to the dismay of the rest of my family. They were all 31/2 to 4 when they did it. Yest...
- Ok i've potty trained 3 kids and all were different so it is not a simple answer. The fact your son is interested is a plus for you. My son was over 3 and still had no...
- Lori H's post is spot on. All I can add is that I have gone through this with two boys and they both were veryyyyy different with their "readiness". My older one, he...
When to Potty Train?
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on January 16, 2011
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I have a 16 month old son who is still in diapers. Some of my family members have encouraged me to start potty training. Some say they have done so and by 17 months, t...
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- I recommend a great "Potty Training" Book called "Potty Potty Potty" it is a very simple and sweet book, and it is illustrated by cartoons. A reward is Great Too!! I t...
- here's great deal of information at this site: readiness checklists, and the science/research on various approaches to potty training: http://www.parentingscience.com/...
- I think 16 months is way too young. They just don't get it even if they "get lucky" once in a while. The developmental stage of "full bladder, need to go" just doesn...
Advice Potty Train
Asked by M.T. from Atlanta
on May 11, 2007
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I have a 2 1/2 year old. He is my first child. I donot know how to star to potty train him. I have been reading on internet stuff like: How to train your child in 3 da...
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- Make sure he is ready. If he knows all the words (keep consistent on what you call each) and shows interest then you can try. Yes the three day thing is possible. T...
- Hi M.~ As a Mom of 2 boys, ages 11 and 6, I can tell you that it doesn't matter what you do to potty train your little one; he simply won't use the potty routinely un...
- First let me tell you that even when you start introducing it he may not catch on as fast as u may hope. I thought with my first that once I started that if I just got...
Too Early to Potty Train?
Asked by A.O. from Philadelphia
on August 12, 2006
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My son is 21 months old and refuses to stop pulling off his diapers. He has even gone as far as to poop on the floor twice. He has peed on the floor many times. The pr...
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- Hi, Relax....I have never seen a child go to 1st grade in pampers. Your son is experimenting. He just figured out that pulling off his pamper is fun. If he is pulli...
- my son was born in nov 04 and I just bought him an elmo potty hoping he might want to go he thankfully doesn't pull off his diaper but my neighbor's son who just turne...
- If the potty in the living room doesn't work, you could always put his diapers on backwards. That could help with the pulling off at night or when you're away from ho...
How to Potty Train?!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on December 21, 2007
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Hi ladies,
I was wondering what is the best method for potty training. Should I get the whole moving potty or should i just get the seat that goes on top of the adu...
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- we are potty training also. if your son is anything like most if not all other toddlers he loves elmo. there is a dvd at toys r us that is called Elmo's Potty Time. ...
- I was happy to see some many moms Post the "once upon a potty" book I had it for my first son and bought the girl version for my daughter and plan to use it with my th...
- I would recommend two DVDs that helped us: Once Upon a Potty and No More Diapers that can be rented in Plano library. My son especially loved the second one. We start...
When Should I Potty Train?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on July 6, 2007
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Ok my two year old son has now started taking off his diaper every time i get one on him. I try getting him to leave them on by strapping onesie on him. Here is why...
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- I got my son to use the potty for the first time at 2.5, but he wasn't fully potty trained until he was 3.5. You really just need to wait until your child is ready. ...
- I agree it needs to be fun! I potty trained my son when he turned three. I waited until he showed interest. Boys are normally older than girls to start the process. I ...
- Wait, its too early for him. Pushing it before he is ready will only prolong the process.
Child Who Will Not Potty Train
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on January 27, 2008
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I need help! My 2 1/2 year old will not potty train. He knows when he needs to go, and he knows what to do, but he will not do it. He told me he wants to be a baby for...
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- My son did not potty train until 3 1/2. It was very hard as I felt like there was societal pressure of what is normal and I just wanted him to be done...my dear old fa...
- Our son (then almost 2 1/2) too, gave us trouble. He knew exactly what to do, but never wanted to stop playing to go to the bathroom. Have you tried one candy (M&M's o...
- We are also working with our two year old daughter on potty training. I have heard from other wise mothers that you as the trainer have to be patient and disciplined....
How Do You Potty Train a 3 Year Old?
Asked by A.M. from La Crosse
on February 23, 2008
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Well I am having trouble with my 3 year old son. We have been trying to potty train him. He refuses to wear underwear and to use the toilet. I have tried everything fr...
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- Hey A., Have you considered making a potty chart and applying stickers after each use? My daughter loved coloring the chart and gets so excited when she gets to pla...
- Let him know there are consequences to be paid for going to the bathroom in his pants. Take away something that he really likes to do when he doesn't use the toilet. O...
- Change the perspective - put the power in his hands. It sounds like there are some pretty major changes coming for him as much as for you. He may just be feeling lik...
