O.K. So my son in just over 3 years old, Potty training was going great, he would use his potty several times a day and sometimes he would just go on his own. But then we moved and it threw him all out of wack. He stopped completly, didn't even want to wear pull ups. So now we are back at square one. But this time he is not interested at all. I take him to the potty when I go and he sits on his potty but does nothing. I've tried giving him water and bribe him with things so that he will go, even bought childs books and videos for him to watch about going and nothing seems to work. We have been in our new house 3 months now. Should I just wait it out and try again later...any other suggestion?
2007-01-12 06:29:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
Hi,
Yes, youshould stop, and wait, and then try again later. Aside from moving, is there anything else that changed? A new preschool or daycare or caregiver...
Changes are really tough on kids this age, and going potty is one thing that he feels he can control. Once he gets used to everything, and realizes that things are okay, he will adjust, and then he will probably let you know that he is ready. I have done this before, and pressure will just hinder it, not help it.
Once you do go back to potty training. Try going cold turkey. NO diapers or pullups. For about 4-5 days, just plan to basically stay at home and be with him all day. Let him run around in nothing the first day or 2 then put big boy underewear on if things seem to be going well. Use a pull-up at naps and bed. Usually by the 5 day, they can go all day in underwear and clothes, and use the pull-up only at night.
I use a sticker chart (piece of poster board) and money and a bank to "reward/bribe" them. they get to put up a sticker on the chart every time they sit on or go potty, and they get coins for #1 and a dollar bill for #2. Once they are completely potty trained, take the oney out and take it to a bank/coin machine. Then let them buy a special toy/book/game using the money they "earned" using the potty. You will be saving LOTS of money by not buying diapers, so be generous. We have a little bucket full of change, and she loves reaching her hand in and getting a little fistfull to put in her new piggy bank!!
I hope this helps!!! Good Luck and God Bless!!!
2007-01-13 04:56:03 · answer #1 · answered by Been there done that 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's a tough one! So sorry!
Yes, it is probably moving that did it. Take all potty training material away for at least 2 weeks, perhaps even a month and don't mention it at all... no books, no videos, nothing.
When things have calmed a bit and everyone is used to the new place, boxes are unpacked and all, then bring it up again and say you would like to try again. Tell him that you know he is capable of it, and you want to help him. Perhaps go out and buy a new potty seat together (I did this with my daughter... she chose one I didn't like but whatever!), and get 'treats' he wants to have for doing good work. Then start again.
You will likely find that he remembers a lot from this first round of learning, and he will probably learn really really fast.
2007-01-12 14:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Moving probably threw him off. Major changes in a child's life will do that. Keep trying what you are doing. If it still continues in the next week then lay off of it for a while and start it up again. It will take him a while to get a hang of it again. I am so sorry to hear about this. If you can try keeping him in is underwear. He might not like being wet so that might help him get re- potty trained. Good Luck.
2007-01-12 21:25:23 · answer #3 · answered by Andy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in your new house try to make where you had the potting in the old house look the same. changes to moving can just through it off. my son did the same thing. put the potty in the bathroom or bedroom or put it away for about 2 months and bring it out at a later time, in time he will use it again. he needs to be ready by school years and if he's in daycare ask for them to help when he's there. Good Luck
2007-01-12 14:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by dthsmx5 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like the move has put him under a bit of stress and he's regressed a bit. I'd suggest starting again from square one. Do whatever it was that got him using the potty in the first place. You may want to reassure him that you won't be moving again and that he doesn't need to worry about that.
2007-01-12 14:37:05 · answer #5 · answered by Gillian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, major changes in a child's life can cause them to regress in potty training. The good news is that he knows how to use the potty and he will again. At 2 1/2 we moved and my daughter did the same thing. I decided to put her in underwear instead of pull-ups. I knew that she would have numerous accidents and prepared for them. Make sure you have a large supply of underwear, clean clothes, and blankets. I put blankets on the couch just in case. After a few days of wetting herself, she was potty trained. They get tired of being wet and realize that it's easier to get to the potty. Good luck!.
2007-01-12 14:36:51 · answer #6 · answered by Swim Mom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
simple. don't allow him to wear pull ups or diapers. put him in big boy underwear tell him he is too big to go in diapers and he has to use the potty from here on out. don't get mad at accidents but tell him that he made a mistake and needs to be the big boy now.
2007-01-12 14:58:11 · answer #7 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is your problem you change houses this may sound wierd but little kids do this let him get use to the new house and try again
2007-01-13 11:31:47 · answer #8 · answered by chuy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋