Potty training help!!?

Question

My daughter is almost two. She was showing some interest in potty training, but after moving she is showing no interest at all. I've never potty trained before and don't know what to do. Please give me any useful tips. Thanks!

Answer 1

Give her time. My daughter showed a bit of interest at about the same age. However, she wasn't ready. So I decided to wait and I'm glad I did. A couple months before her 3rd birthday we decided to give it a shot and she caught on right away. Best part - no accidents!

Answer 2

Potty training can be done very easily.
First your daughter will have to show those signs that she is interested! She did which helps the situation. Although the moving also poses a difficult scenario, moving is traumatic for small children, new sights, sounds, rooms it can be scary or exciting, both which don't help with new routines.

For the actual potty training, How well do you know your daughters schedule? If you know that she will go tinkle at 10:00 am everyday then put her on the training seat at 9:55am run the water in the sink and read to her so that she isn't bored. As soon as she has used the potty PRAISE HER!

If she likes dolls, get one of those that will drink and then tinkle. Show your daughter that the doll uses the potty, and as soon as the doll tinkles through a party for the doll. A little silly sounding, but go with it have fun hats and a prize for the doll. Tell your daughter if she uses the potty she will get the same thing. It will work like a charm.

Once she has used the toilet, praise her, praise her praise her.

Also PULL UPS are horrible for training, your child can not feel when they are wet. Take off the diapers, and put on big girl panties. It will be messy but she won't be comfortable when she is wet and will be more likely to use the toilet to stay dry.

Answer 3

I would say since she isn't two yet and you just moved - give her some time yet. She is still young. Let her get used to the new house, the new routine, etc This will help her feel more at home and at ease. If she isn't interested right now, it isn't worth fighting her on it just yet. Most kids train between the ages of 2 and 3 - some earlier and some later. But since she isn't 2 yet, give her some more time. Have the potty out and let her play with it, sit her on it in her clothes, put her dolls on it, whatever she will tolerate for now. When she shows more signs again -then move ahead.

I just went through potty training with my daughter so I understand where you are coming from!

Answer 4

I know how you feel, my daughter is 2 1/2 and she just got interested in potty training. Try giving her a favorite book to look at, a doll or another toy of some sort that she may like.That will help keep her relaxed, and that's important because if a child is too nervous or scared they may tense up and wont be able to use thier potty. To start off just let her sit on the potty chair to get used to the feel of it. Once she is used to the feel of it make it a routine to take her with you when you go to the bathroom, have her sit and try to use her potty. Always praise her for trying to use her potty, even if she just sits on it and tries to pee but can't she still tried and that's what matters. By praising her you are not only letting her know that she did good, but this will in time make her want to use her potty more. There are so many ways to praise or reward children, try giving her somthing nutritious such a raisins, fruit, or whatever it is that she may like but doesn't get very often. It is quite hard to potty train some children but one thing you have to remember is that all children come to it in thier own time, it can't be forced on them. She will learn it will just take time. On average it can take up to about 2 months, depending on the child but some can learn in less. It took my daughter about 2 months before she got used ot the idea. Just keep at it and you'll do fine. Good Luck!

Answer 5

I had a similar problem with my daughter when her new sibling came along. I think any disruption in a child's life causes them a little stress and it throws them off a little. Just offer lots of encouragement and tons of praise when she does use the potty. If she still isn't showing any interest maybe she just isn't ready. Some children aren't ready until the age of 3. We also used Smarties and jelly beans as a reward. The most important thing is not to get angry as you don't want to scare her. Good luck.

Answer 6

I always used a potty chair with the snap on tray, then I'd put a little syrup on the kids fingers and give them a cotton ball, then while they were trying to get the cotton ball off there sticky fingers the would go potty. Of course they I'd praise them we would call Grandma and tell her how big they were, and before you knew it they were really into it. Of course we had special treats not no wet pants. Worked like a charm. good Luck hope this game works as well for you.

Answer 7

The moving probably caused that. Once she gets used to the new place she will probably show interest. Considering she's only two its not that big of deal that she's not potty- trained.

Answer 8

If you just moved, give it some time. It will take her a little bit to feel comfortable in her new surroundings. She has been taken from her comfort zone and this can cause her to regress a little bit. It's perfectly normal. Give her some time and she'll pick up where she left off. Just keep working with her and she'll remember what she's supposed to do. Just don't get frustrated with her. Maybe give her a special sticker when she goes, but no candy or food.

Answer 9

I agree with MR DAVID out door potty training works very well try and see.

Answer 10

Get her excited about it. Let her watch you go to the bathroom and ask her if she's going to use the potty like a big girl someday. Let her pick out her own panties and rewards and she should be ready to try it out...just remember to be patient!