I don't know if my 2 and a half year old daughter is ready for potty training?

Rita - posted on 05/11/2011

I wish she would at go on her own, but I have to take her to the potty every 45min just in case and keep an eye on her facial expressions in case she makes her "poo-face"

Karen - posted on 05/10/2011

My little guy, who is potty trained, STILL doesn't tell me when he has to go. He just goes on his own. I make sure that he has access to the potty and when we go to friends houses, the bathroom is the first place I show him. I don't know why he does that but what can you do. LOl

Rita - posted on 05/10/2011

Thanks a lot. I think getting off my chest is what helps most of all. She seems to be getting better, but still won't tell me if she needs to go. @Jennifer the song is going down really well.

Teresa - posted on 05/07/2011

If you are taking her potty every 30 minutes and she's still had 4 accidents anyway.... doesn't sound like she's ready.

What do I know though? My 3 year old son potty trained himself (at about 2.75 years) and only pees about 6 times/day.... ;)

Katie - posted on 05/06/2011

My daughter was also hesitant so I created a "present bag". Every time we had a successful potty she got to pick a present. i had the bag filled with stickers, toy rings, a few candies, pencils... They really need motivation, avoid "big girl/baby" argument and just work toward "this is what we all do". I found that my daughter was most excited about store bathrooms - getting to go in Target or at a restaurant.

Best of luck!

Jennifer - posted on 05/06/2011

Hi there, she may not be ready or she may just be stubborn. My son is 2 and a half and with the dedication of my self his dad and his sitter we had him fully potty trained by 2. What i found helped was the "if your happy and you know it pee/poop in the potty clap clap" We only sung this if he indeed did his business. He loves to sing so it worked well. We also did the sticker system that once business was done he got to pick out a sticker and place it on his chart (this also worked for my step son who had a problem with wetting the bed at 7) You have to make sure that you have set out the time to deal with this. Other parents gave me advice like to let them run naked, once they wet themselves let them stu in it for a bit. You will see what works for you. Also monitor her liquid intake. I found doing this helped. I did not let him drink and drink all day. He was thirsty i gave him a drink and then took it away, about 20 minutes later i would make him sit on the potty. I also had a potty in the living room so it was easier for him to sit longer if he was watching the show. You can also try taking her to the store and letting her pick our her own underwear. Kids love that.

I hope this helps. Key is to keep at it and persistent with the training. Your hard work will pay off.