2006-09-08 08:44:16 · 14 answers · asked by Lora V 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I think you are a bit late but anyway just start by putting her on the potty when she gets up (she'll be too sleepy to resist) & before she went to sleep if you can,& you can bring her that potty which looks like a chair & try to feed her sometimes on it till she get used to it
GOOD LUCK
2006-09-08 08:48:55 · answer #1 · answered by Maro's mom 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Potty training is not something you can force a child to do...They have to "want" to do it. You can however help them by providing incentives for each time she even sits on the potty, then when she does this, up it and provide incentives for if she tries...Then when she goes and so on. I worked with 2 and 3 year olds for for 10 years and I also have an 11 year old son...Some things that we used as incentives were, stickers, m&m's, playing with a toy only used if she sits on potty,big girl underware, pretty much anything that she might love or value. I wish you luck and by the way...I don't think you have started too late.
2006-09-08 16:22:28 · answer #2 · answered by **KELLEY** 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She is a girl, go to the little girl department, look at the cute little panties, sigh, say aren't they pretty, put them down. If she asks why, tell her, she still uses diapers, and so she doesn't need them. Do not push it, let her ask.
But when she starts using the potty, you will bring her to the store and buy her some. Also, have an instant reward available for when she uses the potty. Stickers or M&Ms or maybe some pretend make-up she can put on- like a big girl.
But if this has been a power struggle for you, wait a few weeks.
2006-09-08 15:53:53 · answer #3 · answered by starting over 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think she is refusing, she just needs the right motivation. Try the book "Everyone Poops" by Tora Gomi or there are some good potty videos with stories and music, that make it more engaging. Many books and videos are also gendered based.
Try Barnes and Noble. Most of all be encouraging and patient.
2006-09-08 15:49:21 · answer #4 · answered by Jazzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know how you feel. My son was 3 1/2 before I could get him to be trained. He was interested when he was early 3, but then lost interest. I bought him pull-ups and tried all incentives, toys, treats and nothing. I knew he knew when he had the feeling because he would either tell me right before and stand there and pee or tell me right after. Finally, I just put him in underwear and kept reminding him every 20 minutes. Each day the 20 minute reminders stretched out. There were 2 weeks of a fair amount of accidents, but he got the hang of it. Also, when he had the accidents I never got mad at him, but told him he would do better next time and then when he did go on the toilet, he got stickers and stars, and then finally a water gun when he mastered it at school. It takes time and patience but she will do it. Good Luck!
2006-09-08 16:53:43 · answer #5 · answered by LTigerRay 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
WAIT A minute don't spank and take her toys away thats cruel and harsh ,, they have little minds and they get caught up -so what big deal shes 3 ,, everyone has there own pace ,, my daughter had a problem to ,, i put her potty chair in the living area where she was comfortable bought cute pantys told her she didn't want them to get wet and messy still didn't work ,, everyone is different --MINE LEARNED BECAUSE I GAVE HER A PIGGY BANK AND GAVE HER A PENNY EVERYTIME SHE WENT AND THE INSENTIVE OF SAVING AND BUYING A TOY SHE WANTED WHEN SHE HAD ENOUGH IT WORKED SHE LOVES MONEY AND SHE STILL REMNDS ME FOR A PENNY EVERYTIME TOOK 3 Days and shes now a big girl
2006-09-08 17:37:50 · answer #6 · answered by Jezabel 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you are not too late because everyone learns at a different pace... she just hasn't been ready. So, what you should do is get a cute toilet insert that has something she likes on it, and then show her how to put it on the toilet... My almost 3 year old loves to think she is a big girl by putting that thing on the toilet. Also... show her how you do it, pee, wash your hands and say what your doing and why. Then tell her to show you how to do it. One thing you must never do is take something away or make this a bad experience for her or she will not want to do it. Don't yell, and just be patient... she will get the hang of it someday.
2006-09-08 16:22:31 · answer #7 · answered by Prettyeyez 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry, she could change her mind any day.
*buy her some panties
*put her on the potty first thing when she wakes up, because she will have to pee then
*have a basket with books/toys in the bathroom that she can look at while sitting on the potty.
2006-09-08 17:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by sheila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we just went thru a potty trainning.. it was not easy but here is what we did..i wud suggest that you take a visit to your local library and get a dvd * no more daipers* it is good to watch and kids love it.. it helps explain to the kids what has to be done.. yes you will have a few accidents here and there but one thing i know for sure is that the movie. They have a wide selection of material at the library that kids that age just love.. lastly i wud say put alot of patience in there.. lots of love and s'port and try getting her pretty undies with her fave cartoon character...
2006-09-08 18:37:42 · answer #9 · answered by tamrastic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most pediatricians will tell you
"they will let you know when they are ready"
However, while you're waiting on her to tell you she's ready just have potty ready and enforce the "yeah, you did it!!" with a reward (food not recommended)
The stress is yours NOT hers, don't give her any.
2006-09-08 19:15:24 · answer #10 · answered by besamiculo67 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋