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3 Day Potty Training?
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on April 17, 2008
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Hi moms -
I posted this a few days ago and got no responses so Im going to try again.
Anyone had any personal success or know anyone who has used one of those 3 day ...
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- I just tried the 3 day thing with twins and it didn't even come close to working. Maybe with one kid it would be easier, but it was a frustrating nightmare.
- Hi, The 3 day potty training worked wonders for us. I used it in my 2 1/2 year old daughter. We went cold-turkey to absolutely no diapers (even at night). The firs...
- Hi Kristin, My son was pottytrained in a weekend a couple weeks after his second birthday. I spent a weekend at home alone with my son. He spent all day Saturday bo...
3 Year Old Will "Pee" but Won't "Poo" on the Potty
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on April 21, 2008
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Hi Mommas... I hoping to find some tips and suggestions on this. My son knows how to potty. If left bare, he will always run to the potty to pee. If he needs to poo...
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- My son went through this exact thing. When he had to poo he would tell me he needed to poop in his diaper but I was consistent in offering the toilet every time. I w...
- My son was 3 1/2, same thing. I finally bought a small toy he had been wanting and put it on a shelf above the toilet. I told him when he poohed in the toilet he woul...
- My 3 year old did the same thing. He would request a diaper and then go to a favorite spot and take care of business. Just before he turned 3 and just after, he ha...
2 Potty Training Questions
Asked by C.H. from New York
on April 16, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old son isn't really into potty training yet, which is fine for now, but I was wondering about these 2 things:
Do/did you use a 'training potty" or ju...
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- I have a 4 yr old that was trained with our toilet and a seat to go on top. Originally I taught sitting down and with time he wanted stand like his dad. My 2 yr old ...
- I would train him to sit first...I like the seats that sit on top of the regular potty seat...it's easier(in my opinion as a mother of 5 little boys, 4 of which are tr...
- C., I also have a 2 1/2 year old boy (arent they wonderful!) He is also not potty trained yet but he has used the potty before (like you, provided i get him at the r...
Trouble with Potty Training
Asked by L.L. from Columbus
on May 26, 2009
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Okay, so my 3 year old, was completely potty trained for a week when we went to Granny's house. She also was completely potty trained when we promised her a toy she w...
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- Setbacks happen. If these "accidents" keep happening around the same time every evening, then it should be an easy fix. Start putting her on the potty every half hou...
- I wouldn't worry about pre-school. I was concerned with my oldest because he was trained so close to the start of the school year. The teachers expect accidents to h...
- She's a normal 3 year old who doesn't want to take the time to go potty. My 5 year old went through this big time. New rule: Any time she wants to do something ...
Potty Traing
Asked by G.S. from San Antonio
on August 24, 2009
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how do i get my child to KEEP going to the potty...sometimes she throws a fit and doesn't want to go. are there easier ideas?
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- I read the other responses and I just have to say: PLEASE don't PUNISH her for not going! That's terrible (yes, judgemental of me, but it is) and studies have shown h...
- I understand your frustration. Knowing that my son's refusal generally meant that I was going to end up cleaning a mess, I stated making him stand in the corner until...
- My little girl was about 2 1/2 when we started potty training her. I'm not sure how old your daughter is, but ours was the same way. She ended up doing AMAZING with a ...
Help with Potty Training When the Child Doesn't Mind Being Wet
Asked by R.J. from Washington DC
on August 23, 2009
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I know we get potty training questions a lot but I am going to ask again. I am trying to get my son potty trained before he has to go back to daycare on the 8th. He do...
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- Sounds like he isn't ready. My son did the same thing and wasn't fully trained until after 3. Very frusterating and we are working on our two year old now, but same th...
- Although both of my boys are now potty-trained, I can totally relate to your post. Both of my boys didn't mind being wet(or poopy) when they were in diapers and one di...
- timelines are so important to parents for a huge variety of reasons, but they just don't matter to kids. try to remember that his cheerful attitude will serve him well...
Potty Training Regression
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on August 20, 2009
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Ok I need some help.
My son has been potty trained for about 6 1/2mths now. We trained him right after his baby sister was born to prevent and regression. He has be...
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- I have an almost 5 year old girl, and we've been through several regressions and back. (Lots of change and a very sensitive girl . . . ) Usually we notice regressio...
- There is probably a little jealousy going on. He's at that age where he wants to be a big boy, but he sees all the attention his sister is getting. He may be nervous...
- The jazzercise and the preschool could be it. My son had problems with changes two times. ONLY when he started pre-school and then when it ended and he started summe...
Take Me off This Pottycoaster Ride!
Asked by S.M. from San Francisco
on June 26, 2008
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My son is 3 years 3 months and on day one of no underwear he went pee and poop on his own without saying a thing. I'm completely frustrated because we've had some reg...
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- Hi S., You should go to www.3daypottytraining.com. I used the method described there when my son was a little over three years old. It worked like a charm. Now w...
- hello S., i want to thank you too for asking this question. my son will be 3 years old in october and we just found out that i'm pregnant, about 6 wks along! i so ...
- My son was almost 4 (or just over 4? cant remember now!!) when he finally was potty trained (where he'd go on his own or tell/ask for help when needed) and I did NOT w...
Potty Training My Son
Asked by S.R. from Bakersfield
on May 29, 2008
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I was wondering if anybody had any sugguestions on when to start potty training my son. He is 14 months old and when he goes in the bathroom for a bath he goes straig...
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- If your son is showing interest, let him sit on the toilet. You can buy one of those seats that goes on top of the toilet, so he will be more comfortable. Before bat...
- Wow, that's great if you can get him potty trained at 14 months.....just remember...once he's potty trained you will have to use public restrooms when you are out and ...
- I agree w/ most of the moms - boys take longer to potty train - but take advantage of his willingness to sit on the toilet. My mom had an old wooden potty seat that f...
Potty Issues
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on June 11, 2007
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Hi Ladies. I have read lots of great advice from everyone and now I can use some. I have a daughter who is just about to turn 4. She has been potty trained since a f...
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- She could have UTI. I would check with your Ped. The other thing, has anything new changed? She could be regressing due to a stressful situation. My 4 year old did ...
- First thing to do is make an appointment with the doctor. I am a family childcare provider and we had a similar experience here w one of the four year olds not long ag...
- My 3 1/2 year old did this a couple of months ago during the final weeks of my pregnancy. I even made her wear a pullup one day, but it was uncomfortable so I took it ...
