My daughter turned 2 about 2 weeks agoand we have a 2 week old as well. We have been "playing potty" though for about 6 months prior, mainly due to ill-advised, but well-meaning friends and family, and the fact that mommy couldn't bend over for very well for diaper changes....ANYWAY We started with pullups which has achieved very little results. There was a couple weeks that it "seemed" she was very interested and would go potty 2-3 times a day. Then she just stopped and started using the pullup just like a diaper. So we let it drop for a while, not wanting to push it b/c she wasn't even 2 yet. We have tried using big girl panties, with the rubber pants over them, and she doesn't seem to respond to them either. What HAS been working for the last couple days, is letting her run without anything, she has told us almost every time she has to go...the problem is though, she can't exactly go out in public that way.If we put her back in pullups for the trip it's certain she'll go in them.
2007-11-23 12:52:23 · 6 answers · asked by cartoon queen 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
At one time we tried using a potty chart which also worked for about 2 weeks....now we are using M&M's, but I don't want this to become a regular reward b/c it's candy.
2007-11-23 12:54:17 · update #1
When a friend of mine recommended a potty training step stool, I was skeptical it would make a difference. I could not believe both my son and daughter's reaction to The Potty Stool http://www.thepottystool.com I started by just setting it at the toilet. This stool makes every toilet kid-sized. My kids immediately climbed up on this stool and discovered that they could safely and securely use the toilet. This got them very interested in using the toilet and they were potty trained very quickly. I could not imagine a better "no pressure" way to do it. My kids like to use what they know mommy and daddy use. And it really is wonderful having your kids independently use the toilet on their own. The handles make all the difference! The sides close in the toilet and make children confident and unafraid of the toilet.
I like that I don't have to double the steps of potty training by training them first in a potty and then training them to stop using a potty. And not dumping and cleaning a potty each time is great. Once my kids got comfortable at home, they did not have problems in public. The best thing is that kids use it for years. I hope this helps you
2007-11-24 06:53:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think pullups are terrible. They do mess up the process. You want to talk about mixed signals here's a diaper you pull up like undies, but not supposed to pee in!
I wouldn't say she's too young. A generation ago if children weren't potty trained by the time they were two, there was something wrong, now everyone seems to think three is the right age. Why? Are the babies getting dumber, or are the parenting skills changing? I just think now moms are busier and it's just easier to wait, it doesn't make it right.
My advice, keep her in the panties. When going on a trip, take her potty before you go, when you get to where you're going, take her potty right away, if it's a long trip stop along the way and take her just in case. Worse case, she has a couple accidents, carry extra clothes and be prepared to wash car seat more often, yeah, it not pleasant, but a much faster way to train. I potty trained my oldest by the time she was two and had my twins potty trained at 2 and 2 1/2 and I think pullups slowed things down...a lot. Good luck!
2007-11-23 21:25:25 · answer #2 · answered by LoopyLou 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Could be that she's just not ready. You're ready because you don't want 2 kids in diapers, and I can't blame you, but she is on the young side. At this point I would relax and use either diapers or pullups, whichever is cheaper and easier for you. Then wait until she is at least 2 1/2 and give it another try. With a new baby, you do not need the stress of trying to potty-train a toddler who isn't interested.
2007-11-23 21:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by Rainbow Connection 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
She is not ready yet, keep her in diapers for a few more months and then try again. I did not use pullups, they are just a cheaper diaper that does not work well. I kept mine in diapers until they were trained.
2007-11-27 00:41:08 · answer #4 · answered by xxxxxxxxxx 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she is probably not ready yet. we are just about to start potty trining my daughter in about a week, in which we will be buying her a potty chair, and a bunch of big girl pants. she is 2 and a half, and is just staring to understand how all of that works. just give her a little bit longer. my son had it by 3 and a half. good luck!
2007-11-23 21:08:44 · answer #5 · answered by justin n' melanie 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
shes not ready put her in diapers for another 6 months then train never train with out something on. that sends mixed signals big time. when you do start put her in panties. and take her once an hour every hour
2007-11-23 21:01:03 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋