Potty Training

Hi. We tried everything with our 2 girls. Both of them just decided when they would finally do it, and that was it. They were both 2 years and 11 months. This is one of the things the kids have complete control over. We tried sticker charts for a reward at the end, we tried m&m treats, and we even tried putting them in big girl underwear and let them see how it felt to have the wet underwear. Nothing worked. I do remember with my oldest (now almost 16) she wanted this package of power puff girl underwear and I told her no until she only went on the potty. That was the breaking point for her...she wanted those so badly. It WILL happen, I promise!!

i do not remember having to potty train my children when they were young. all we did is to tell them that if they have to 'poo' or 'pee' they have to go to the toilet. i do not recall them resisting or rejecting the idea. all that i recall is i didn't have difficulty with this when they were toddlers. i have to agree there is no right or wrong with this one. it depends on how the little child perceive the necessity. don't you worry, they'll soon learn how and your dilemma will end, too.

I would take her out and together choose some really pretty panties as she is a big girl now. Let her wear the panties and she will not like getting them wet as they will not feel comfortable like a pull up! I would aslo let her stay in them for a few minutes and she will quickly recognise the signs of wanting to go to the bathroom and getting there on time. There are also a few cute books on being a big girl and using a potty or toilet. Myself, I used a children's seat that clipped onto a normal sized toilet and would autmatically place a child there and give them a book to look at andstay with them until they had a b owel action. It is a routine and they soon get used to it. I had four children - but just one girl. with the boys I bought them cute briefs and this methid worked well for me. Good luck.