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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...
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 Training Almost 3 Year Old, Need Help!!!
Asked by K.A. from Phoenix
on December 27, 2008
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i am looking for a program for potty training my almost 3 year old little girl. i have conceded i really don't know what i'm doing. She gets really excited with me whe...
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- Hi, I’m a parent educator and this is one of the top questions I’m asked, so here goes. A three year old is still using immature reasoning. And they can misinte...
- I definitely wouldn't discipline her for not using the potty. As someone else mentioned, it will become a battle. Plus she may then start holding her urine/stool and t...
- I have boys, not girls......but....... don't push her at all... she will fully do it when she is ready.....my youngest caught on a month after he turned 3 and his brot...
Need Advice on Potty Training 2 Toddler Boys
Asked by A.B. from Missoula
on January 18, 2008
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Well, I have two boys who are potty training (finally) at the same time because they are just 15 months apart. The older one will be 4! in Feb. and the younger will b...
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- I haven't trained 2 at the same time, but did have great success with my youngest son (now 28) using an inexpensive doll that would "wet" after being "fed". Ble...
- I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old now and they did the same thing and also a 10 year old and when I did the oldest it was easy because he was the only one but I hav...
- I understand what you are going through. I have four boys and my oldest two are 16 months apart and the youngest two are twins. The best advice that I can give you is ...
17Month Old Thinks Its Funny to Poop in the bathtub!Yuk
Asked by S.S. from Davenport
on June 29, 2009
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Ok the first time it happened it wasn't funny and now the third isn't either.I don't know why hes doing this,I didnt laugh the first time he did it so I don't know why...
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- If ya' can't beat 'em, join 'em. Maybe he won't poop before his bath, but have the potty seat on the toilet and ready to go. Just be aware of any cues that he's goin...
- Almost all kids do this at this age. It is the warm water in the tub. It relaxes the muscles and since they can not control there bowel movements yet it just comes out...
- I think sitting on the potty before bathtime is a great idea. I don't know if it will keep your child from pooping in the bathtub but its a good idea anyway. I just st...
Potty Training for 2.5 Old Boy
Asked by C.M. from Salt Lake City
on February 2, 2008
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I was hopping you ladies could help me get started on potty training. I have a 2.5 year old boy and really don't know where to begin. He has a little potty and sits ...
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- C. Have you considered that he may just do it himself when he is ready? When my son was almost 3 , he pulled on his diaper and said, " i don't need this.' I said we...
- hi ok it might not work for ya but it work for all my kids I took car of um have you tryed to play sink the cheerios lol it helps with aming also for every time he goe...
- C., I see you have quite a few responses, but I wanted to let you know that I am going through this right now. My son just turned 2 about 2 weeks ago, and is almost...
Potty Training for Boys
Asked by B.K. from New York
on February 23, 2009
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My 2 1/2 year old son is starting to use the potty. He has the Baby Bjorn Potty with the splash guard, but recently the pee has been splashing all over the place AND o...
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- I am a Sunday School teacher of 2-3 yr olds at my local church. The best method we have found with the boys is to remove the pants, & straddle them backwards on the bi...
- We just had our son sit backwards (facing the tank) on the regular toilet. It helped with the splashing from pee and was easier for him to learn to poop (he listened ...
- Hi B., With my boys they did not like any of the little potties, so we had them sit on the big toilet and push it down between their legs into the bowl to pee. The...
Still Not Potty Trained
Asked by S.T. from Norfolk
on October 29, 2008
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I have a son who just turned 3 yesterday. I have tried everything to potty train him I let him watch the potty stories, I set a timer so he can go to the potty regular...
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- Based on experience with my son, try using a sticker sheet and stickers as a positive reinforcement. For the first day, I brought him to the bathroom every 30-45 minu...
- Hi. My 3rd child did the same thing. I tried everything and he understood the process, but could not make it happen. My doctor told me not to push him. He just was...
- I have a son who did not train till he was 4 years old and he is now a student in college and he definately does not wear diapers. He is very stubborn but other than t...
Potty Training
Asked by M.S. from McAllen
on October 16, 2006
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When do you brave taking your child outside of the house in underwear and what should you take with you just in case. My son is 33 months old and not ready for that y...
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- When I potty trained my now 15 year old daughter, the way I did it was I used some of that stuff that turns the water blue. I told her it was magic water and if she w...
- I, like the other people that have responded, would pack a few extra change of clothes (from socks to shirts). I started my daughter potty training EARLY. Like by e...
- I can't believe you haven't gotten any replies yet either! I would definitely recommend having a change of clothes (or two) with you and I lined the carseat with a pla...
Seeking Advice on Potty Training
Asked by M. from Detroit
on November 1, 2006
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My son is about turn 3 and is more then ready to be potty trained, he shows interest in the potty, hates wearing diapers and goes though nap time and bedtime completel...
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- I am a 38 year old mother of 3, and have 2 girls and a boy, and I understand the anxiety that goes along with all changes your toddler will be going through. I guess ...
- When my son was showing signs of being ready like your son I started. I was worried his willingness to try would go away. What worked for us was to give him a sticke...
- Elmo's Potty Time! Its a movie and it did wonders for my daughter and my friends son. They love Elmo and wanted to do what Elmo was doing. I also used skittles as a...
