Toilet Training a Two Year old can it go wrong?

Question

This is how it starts I've been potty training my daughter for about three months now and she had it down pack there were no accidents happening not even at night she was getting up in the night also letting me know every single time she had to use the potty. Now we are on the fourth month and she has a accident if not twice a day or more. I really need help understanding why she is going backwards. She was doing so well, now not so good is there any doctors or any one can help me understand my childs potty training

Answer 1

If your daughter was doing really well with this and is suddenly regressing, it could be caused either by a medical issue, or an emotional one. I would think that there is something environmental that is likely to be causing it... Has anything significant happened recently? Like changing schools, fights with friends, a new sibling? Things like that can cause children stress and they may regress temporarily. Most kids will get past it with just family support and time, but if you are really worried, contact your pediatrician.

Answer 2

Have there been any changes in her life? New sibling, vacations, change in routine? Anything can lead to accidents. When children are under stress they often temporarily revert back to ther stages especially in the area of potty training. If this is the case it should clear up in a couple of weeks when things have normalized again. I also suggest taking her to the pediatrician to rule out anything like an infection. Finally, you may need to refresh the potty training. Pull out the stickers or whatever reinforcement you used before and retrain. It will probably only take a day or two. Most of all be patient with her. Try not to get too frustrated or angry when she has accidents as this can lead to other issues with trust and confidence. Good luck to you both,

Answer 3

I had the same experience with my 2 yr old daughter she was doing good and then it seems like she stopped. The doctor said this is normal so I offered her an incentive chart. She was learning to count so I put 10 squares on a sheet of paper and taped it to the bathroom wall. Every time she went to the potty she could put sticker on her chart and then we would count how many she has. When she got to the end I would take her to Chuck E cheese. I would repeat the chart when she got to the end and tape a new one. Gradually I went from 10 to 15 to 20 over a period of time and then I took the chart off the wall and she would go on her own. This took a few months.

Answer 4

Very often that happens, it did with my daughter as well.
I put a diaper on her at night just in case, as it happened most then, or the first thing in the morning. I guess that their muscles has not developed completely at that age and that it's different from child to child. Just as long you don't get mad when accidents happens, it will takes it's time it has to and everything will be alright. Just compliment your child every time she's going to the potty:-)

Answer 5

hello! you could try rewarding your daughter for using her potty! for example everytime she makes it through the night without an accident or makes it through a day without an accident she earns a prize! it doesnt have to be expensive either :] you could take her for a trip to the dollar store and allow her to pick out 7 toys for the week. This will give her motivation to not have an accident during the day so she can receive one of these prizes she chose! :] good luck!

Answer 6

This is not unusual. Just keep doing what you are doing.

Answer 7

keep trying this is a trail and error thing