Potty training?

Question

My little girl is just coming up to 18months and she has been showing signs of being ready to be potty trained for a while now. I took her out yesterday so we could choose a potty together and we ended up with two that she liked. The thing is, when I tried her out on it yesterday afternoon it didnt go too well, she was more than happy to sit on it if she wasnt doing anything but as soon as she started to wee and I tried to sit her on the potty she started to cry and tensed up so I couldnt sit her down, she stopped herself from weeing aswell so I know she has bladder control. I have tried allsorts to get her to go on the potty but she simply refuses, I keep reassuring her but nothing is working. Have any of your children gone through this? Are you just starting potty training and can any of you give me any tips?

Thanks in advance x

Answer 1

hello i am going through potty training with my 2 year old daughter at the moment. She went for a long time where she wouldnt do anything on the potty but would just sit - so if you can get you daughter to sit on the potty that's half the battle. Dont force her or you'll end up making things twice as hard for yourself as she will rebel. Do you know anyone else who has children around the same age who are potty training that you could maybe let her watch - that's how my daughter started to go on the potty, she watched my niece doing it (my niece is only 6 months older than my daughter). ALternatively go out and buy some books and videos that will reinforce what you are trying to teach your daughter. Lastly periodically reminder every half an hour or so to start off with. Say something like dont forget your potty is there, you can use it when you want a wee wee, or something to that effect. The other thing you could try once you have you daughter going wee's on the potty is sit her on the potty every 40 mins or so then that way she will get used to going on the potty and will recognise more when she needs to go. My daughter went through a phase where she would just pee on the floor and the potty was right next to her. But now she's getting pretty good and will go on the potty. Just have a lot of patience, keep calm, and encourage her as much as you can. It takes time, good luck xx

Answer 2

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My little girl is just coming up to 18months and she has been showing signs of being ready to be potty trained for a while now. I took her out yesterday so we could choose a potty together and we ended up with two that she liked. The thing is, when I tried her out on it yesterday afternoon it didnt...

Answer 3

First, I would wait until she is 2 years old and try again. If you force the issue it will be harder to potty train her. Leave the potty chair out where she can see it because she is tensing up because she may not like actually making a deposit in the potty. Give her time and space and she will indicate when she is ready. Follow her lead.

Answer 4

Different techniques work for different children. One method I used that worked really well was the reward technique. First and foremost it will take lots of time on your part. You gotta stick with it. I would take a week where you have nowhere to be so that you can concentrate on Potty Training for a full week. You have to consistantly take your child to the potty every hour or two and have her sit there for awhile. If she happens to go give her tons of praise. I also had a sticker chart with my daughters and every time they went they got a sticker. I also went to the dollar store and bought a large bag of small toys/gifts. If she would go she would also get to choose a toy out of this bag. This worked like a charm and cost me less than the darn potty =-) Good luck to you.

Answer 5

good for her she is trying! just relax - she is a bit young but the summer is the best time to train - my daughter is 4 and trained at the same age - just put the potty in the bathroom and potty her every half hour and if she goes great if not let her know its OK. Just one bit of advice - dont do pullups - get the panties with extra absorbent lining - the pullups are too much like diapers so they dont feel the wetness.

Also this worked for my Jill - take her and let her get her fav character underwear and when she puts them on tell her not to wet Dora for example.

Good Luck :)

Answer 6

Hi, my daughter reacted to the potty in the same way, so i bought a step so she could climb onto the loo, this worked wonders for her! never looked back, might be worth a try.

Also my younger daughter wouldnt sit on those little potties, she prefers the one that resembles a throne! lol!

Dont be disheartened though, she is still pretty young and it is so true that THEY choose when they want to be potty trained!

Answer 7

good for her she is trying! just relax - she is a bit young but the summer is the best time to train - my daughter is 4 and trained at the same age - just put the potty in the bathroom and potty her every half hour and if she goes great if not let her know its OK. Just one bit of advice - dont do pullups - get the panties with extra absorbent lining - the pullups are too much like diapers so they dont feel the wetness.

Also this worked for my Jill - take her and let her get her fav character underwear and when she puts them on tell her not to wet Dora for example.

Answer 8

I know you said she is showing signs of being ready, but is she still to young yet? 18 months (just coming up to) is very early! There are many schools of thought on potty training, and you have had copious and varied responses to your question!

Check out this link
http://www.nctms.co.uk/rhp_prodshow.asp?id=249&cat=143&scat=16


It is for an NCT potty training book i read and re read before deciding to potty train my son. It gives all the different options (early, mid, late training and totally leaving it up to the child).

I found it so helpful and it assisted me in deciding which route to take. it is non judgemental, but gives pluses and minuses for different options. The point is, you, as the expert on your child, are armed with the info to decide.

One things for sure - if your not relaxed your wee girl won't be either!

Answer 9

In our house we used the 'pee pee party' method. Her potty is kept in the downstairs loo and anytime someone needs a wee we suggest she comes with us for a pee pee party. Even if she doesnt need to do anything she comes for a chat.
She started potty training at 18 months but only became confident with using it at 23months, I find if they start training early it can take a bit longer.
A friend refused to potty train her two kids until they turned 3 as it was less hassle and quicker!

Answer 10

Hon relax...........she's really young. My daughter showed signs at 18 months of being ready too. But when it was all said and done she was almost 3 before she was potty trained. She knew what she was supposed to do but she just wasnt ready to do it. It really frustrated me. When I finally relaxed and stopped pushing her she just did it on her own all at once. Then when she started doing it we rewarded her with stickers, candy or balloons. It worked well. When the next one comes I'll be relaxed about potty training.