3 yr old wont use the potty at all..

Stephanie - posted on 08/30/2011

So she's wearing panties? The way I got my son trained was one morning his diaper was dry after 13 hours of sleeping. I put him in underwear. Each time he wet himself I made him sit down on his stool for 2-3 minutes just so he could feel how uncomfortable it was. After 3-4 times he was trained. That was about a month ago and he's doing great.

Fiorella - posted on 08/30/2011

My son turned three in June (he's a preemie so actually he wouldn't have been three until now!) but at first he hated the potty. So I tried just letting him go around the house without a diaper on. Of course we had accidents, but he understood eventually. However, whenever I put the diaper back on to go out, he would pee/poo in it as soon as he had it on. We had to constantly ask him if he wanted to go and take him anyway. Eventually, he would ask even if I had a diaper on him or not. I think that you should probably just take away the diaper or make her wear underpants. I'm sure feeling wet will be very uncomfortable in underpants... more so than just diapers.

Zoe - posted on 08/28/2011

I had the same problem with my 3 year old boy and he is now 3years and 2 months and one day decided to got to the toilet and now i can't stop him from going to the toilet ... lol! It just clicks one day and they decide ..... I was trying everything too. .... and no interest... so don't despair...

Margaret - posted on 08/17/2011

Is the potty you use one that is stable? Or is it one that leaves her feeling insecure? Perhaps using a special seat on the actual toilet would be preferred by your daughter, does she see you using the toilet for instance? My grand-daughter loves using the toilet (usually when I head to use it unfortunately). Perhaps relieve the tension being experienced by both of you, by using her teddy bear or doll to sit on a potty with her, telling teddy how good he is, encouraging her to join in the applause etc, whilst she too sits either on toilet or potty. One thing, don't force your child to sit on the toilet or potty for long periods. Take them to the potty/toilet a short time after a drink or a meal, always include washing of hands, etc. I've found a hug, or at most a star is sufficient reward for a successful toilet trip...rewarding with lollies or more tends to get out of hand very quickly...God bless.

Jackie - posted on 08/06/2011

im having the same problem with my 3 yr old daughter! she showing all the signs shes ready to be potty trained eg dry nappy in the morning tells me when shes been in her nappy & is also asking for her nappy to be changed everytime she does a wee ! Ive also noticed shes holding on for long periods of time so when she does go it leaks out the nappy !! if i even mention the word potty she shouts & screams & refuses to sit on it . U are not alone i just think i havent heard of a child going to school in nappies so im sure they will do it in their own time !! good luck if you come up with a miracle please let me know !