she will be 3 in december and has no interest in the potty. she screams even when i suggest big girl panties and or the potty. i am not sure what to do. i cant imagine making her sit on the potty while she screams. but who knows. do i just wait until she is interested or do i make her??
2006-11-13 14:58:14 · 9 answers · asked by justme 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Keep in mind that diapering is a bonding time with her. She may see potty training as a sort of abandonment. You're not going to be doing it, and she's losing all that "face time" with you. Maybe read books in the bathroom. Make a point to spend a few quiet minutes with her and don't mention the potty concept.
At three years old you can be a little firm. I don't believe in letting them decide. I think it's silly to let a 3 year old decide to make the transition from being waited on hand and foot, to having to take care of matters themselves. Tell her it's time to use the potty and that from now on she will be changing her own clothes when she pees them. Give that a week, my most stubborn kid quit in 7 days.
Yeah, I favor bribery too. Stickers and/or candy (one M&M isn't going to make your kid fat, or needy of food for comfort) to everyone who sucessfully uses the potty, regardless of potty training status.
The character underwear works wonders too. Just tell her that (whatever character) doesn't like to be peed on.
Gather up all the diapers and "baby" stuff in a pretty bag. Explain that she's not a baby anymore and the "diaper fairy" will take all this stuff to a new baby who needs it. Make sure she finds panties in the bag the next day, or a fine new toy.
Good luck, and remember, she will eventually train. She won't graduate High School in a diaper.
2006-11-13 18:47:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe if you got her a babydoll that comes with a potty, or something along those lines. Have her practice with the doll. Maybe take a couple days having her take "dolly" to the potty, and put "big" girl undies on her.
I also saw that thing on Dr Phil about potty training in a day. Giving lots of juice and water, staying by the potty, and even talking about a "party" when she finally uses the big girl potty. I think he said tell her that her favorite character will call her personally (dora, elmo, barney, etc, etc)
Or just wait until she is ready to go!!! Good luck!
2006-11-13 17:09:08 · answer #2 · answered by 3rdtimesacharm 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have always let my children be in the bathroom with me as I was going potty, they were both potty trained by 2 1/2 or 3. I always had a kids potty chair in the living room too that they could play with when they wanted, make it seem less threatening.
do not beat her up as the other lady suggests
2006-11-13 15:09:50 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My son is 27 months and we tried to potty train him right after he turned two and he didn't seem interested at the time so my husband went and bought him a singing potty chair, every time he goes to the potty it sings. You can try this or he will do it when he's ready good-luck to you.
2006-11-13 23:47:53 · answer #4 · answered by lil sexy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish i could help you with this but i am in the same boat. My daughter will be 3 in March and she wont go on the potty. She says she has to pee bad and will sit on there but not long enough to do anything. I even started a sticker chart for her but that has only worked for a few times. Dont push her into going she will go when she is ready. Good luck with that and if you find something that works please let me know!
2006-11-13 16:24:50 · answer #5 · answered by itsmzbitch2u2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does she like princesses? buy her some pretty panties with the disne princesses on it. My son is 3, and that was his reward when he went potty, he got SPIDERMAN gaunch!!!! he was so excited. I introduced him to the potty this summer, but NEVER made a big deal about it ever. And once in a while i ask him if he wants to wear gaunch.... and you know what, yesterday he went a whole day with out an accident or a diaper!!!! i just LET it happen. NO pressure..... my son will fight me tooth and nail if i MAKE imdo something, but if he thinks its his idea.....too easy. turn it around and make it hers, and she will change her tune!
2006-11-13 16:07:06 · answer #6 · answered by bangbanks72 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't push it - some kids just don't care about using it as soon as others.
Have you tried her on the big potty - not a potty chair - my little one would not use a little one at all. all kids are different.
Please DO NOT whip her as this will just make her hate it more.
2006-11-13 15:10:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Tell her if she sits on the potty, you will read her a story while she sits there. If she hasn't used it yet, tell her you will read her another story if she goes pee-pee. Bribery works wonders.
2006-11-13 15:44:16 · answer #8 · answered by Mustang Sally 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have been working with children since i was 14 years old. i am furthering my education in the field and i have potty trained more two year olds than my years in age (i am between 25 and 35). the key to successful training is to train them when they are ready not when you think they are. but the little one here is almost three, when she turns three and still refuses you might have to do it like my mom and so may others did/do their children whup her ***.
2006-11-13 15:06:52 · answer #9 · answered by ltonyasfun 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋