What is the best way to potty train.?

Question

I have a 2 yead old and i really want her to use a potty she sits on it when she wakes up and before bed but she does nothing even if she sits for a resanable amount of time.she actually did something the first 2 times but then nothing.

I have been trying for a week

Answer 1

I have just finally finished potty training my child so i know how frustrating it can be, have u thought about getting a childrens book about potty training or a dvd?? thry are invaluable coz they make it seem like great fun, the only thing u can really do is keep encouraging her & never get cross when she has an accident! leave the potty in different places around the house so she will be comfortable seeing it. It will take a lot longer than a wk though so try to have patience...

Answer 2

Only put her in a top and forget trousers or pants at home. Put a potty in her sight and keep it in the same place. Every 15 mins ask if she needs a wee to remind her that she's supposed to be thinking about it. There will be accidents but don't let it bug you and just remind her that wee goes in the potty now. She's got to learn not only where the wee has to go but to save it up a do it all in one go. She used to just letting it go bit by bit and she plays.
Make a massive fuss everytime she does it right and she'll wanna do it more. Keep nappies on a night for the time being though as keeping dry whilst asleep is a harder skill to develop.

Also my daughter was really into Bear in the Big Blue House and they have a dvd with an episode dedicated to using the potty with songs and all. She could see that it wasn't just her that was being made to poo in a plastic bowl.
Goos luck! x

Answer 3

I found my two year old wouldn't use the potty either. So I bought a little seat that fits over the loo, and she is quite happy to use that! I usually let her walk around bare bum when we are home, and apart from a couple of accidents in the begining, she has now cottoned onto the idea of using the loo. Just let her run 'free' at home, and just keep asking her if she wants to wee ... she will eventually get the idea. Just don't make too much of an issue though as she will have accidents. Just say something like, oops, we should try and use the toilet ... When she does use the loo, clap your hands and make a fuss about what a big girl she is, and you will probably find she drags you to the bathroom about fifty times after that!! Good Luck!!

Answer 4

I let mine run around with no trousers or nappy on and put the potty in the middle of the room. I didn't shout at her if she had an accident somewhere else but showed her the potty when she did it. I would say' do it in here next time'. After a while she just got the jist. Somebody said about putting the contents of her nappy in the potty to show her where it is supposed to go but that's a bit difficult isn't it. It'll take longer than a week though, I think mine took about a month.

Answer 5

I didnt think my two yr old boy was ever going to use his potty it spent most of its time on his head as a hat. I stayed calm because I knew he would do it when he was ready. You dont see many grown ups getting married still wearing a nappy do you? I bought him a childrens book about a naughty dinosaur who wouldnt use his potty and I left my little boys potty in the middle of the room and left his nappy and trousers off. At first he did accidents so when he did I just put him on the potty and told him to do his wee wee. Then eventually it clicked and the first time he did a wee in it I made a huge fuss and danced around the room, clapping and cheering and told him how clever he was and we havent looked back. So try not to stress because she will sense it and then the potty will become an issue. I know everyone says she will do it when shes ready but its true.

Answer 6

First of all, you've only been trying for a week and second, she's only two years old. Children do it when they are ready to do it. If she does seem ready, then great, encourage it, but if not, don't try pushing her to potty train, because you 'really want her to use the potty'.

On a side note, though, I know several moms who have sworn by the DVD "Potty Power". You can get it through Amazon.com or your local Toys 'R' Us might have it. When that time is right, this might be helpful for your daughter.

Save your own sanity and don't have expectations when it comes to potty training. Just follow your daughter's cues and you'll know when she's ready. If that time is now, you'll know, but if not, let it go until it is time. You can always do things to encourage it or spark interest, but following their cues is truly best for both mom and child. ;)

Answer 7

Keep on going. Just take plunge and loose the nappies. Carry a potty everywhere, to shops, park etc (one of those travel pots is useful). Ok not ideal having your little one having a wee behind the fruit and veg in Asda but hey have been there and done it - when they have to go they have to go! Let little one pick her own potty or toilet seat from shop and she may be more likely to use it. Buy some stickers and make sticker chart - hell I've tried them all with my 3 kids! Good luck - you'll need it!

Answer 8

Have her sit on the potty every 40 Min's to an hour and try running water in the sink or tub. This usually helps, it did with my 2 girls. You can also give her a book to look at or something to play with while she is sitting there, this can help when she needs to poop. But also don't rush it!! Some children learn faster than others and some children just aren't ready at 2 yrs. Please don't get frustrated at her or yourself. Give her praise when she does use the potty but don't be angry with her when she doesn't!
Best of luck to both of you and Merry Christmas!!

Answer 9

The best way is to let them do it when theyre ready. Wait until the child starts to telll yu when they are dirty/wet, even if better if they can warn you theyre going to do it. Then change from nappies topull up nappy pants. Leave potties around the house and let them come in the bathroom with you and seeyou go to the toilet they will want to copy the grownup. If you do this for a while they will soon start yo use the pot themselves and when they do goive loads of praise..good luck

Answer 10

First of all u need to b patient, then u need to make it like some kind of a game. Which means everytime that she does somethin on the toilet, u either give her a stamp, sticker or something and make sure that u praise her. Then u need to take her every 30-40 mins to the toilet even if she doesnt want to go u still do, so that way she will get the hang of it. Even if she sits on the toilet and does nothing still do it, and if you start getting upset with her, ur daughter will sense that and she will do it on purpose to get a reaction from u.. so a Positive reaction is a godd reaction..Good luck