Trying to potty train my 3 year old, nothing works help?

Honestly boys tend to take longer to potty train. My four year old little brother just started to get the hang of it. My daughter was trained by two years old. Most girls want to be out of it right away. They like the idea of cute underwear and being big girls. My nephews who are three are also taking their time. One of them finally said they he wanted to use the toilet. He has been trying it for a few days but still has problems with number two, it tends to take a bit longer for that to become comfortable for them. The other one has zero interest in it and wont even bother saying anything about it. All children come to potty training on their own. You can't force the issue, if you do you could end up with him in diapers even longer. When he is ready it will happen. You can encourage it but don't get upset if he doesn't do it. Just give praise when he says something or tries. Tell him you like it when he uses the toilet like a big boy. Most of all be patient and it will happen. Hope that helps.

Obviously it's the bowels that are the root of this problem - she was peeing OK at first. So that's the thing to tackle first. Maybe you should try the old fashioned method. Escort her to the potty (or toilet!) every day at the same time, give her 5 minutes, and if she can't or won't do the doo, insert a child-size glycerin suppository and make her sit there until it takes effect. In a few days her body should start getting the message.

You cannot force them if they are not ready. Some kids just aren't ready until after 3, and I've known a few boys who still had frequent accidents until 4+. There are some good reusable training pants that wash well and can even get disposable liners to make cleanup easier. They are more expensive now, but will last forever and you can even use them for your little one in a couple years.

my son was in a similar situation...dont worry youll get there...I still couldnt get my some potty trained at 3 1/2....he was totally disinterested.....as a single mom it wasnt easy to always find the time to devote to it but I tried consistently every month....with still no results by age 4 I took him to a pediatric urologist and pediatrician..nothing was wrong with him..just stubborness....I went to a rewards system which didnt totally work.....I took the doctors advice and remained firm but loving and didnt punish ...I just kept at it....it was almost a battle of wills.....you cant force him to do it (although it might be nice)...you just have to have a mountain of patience and stay with it.....finally at 4 years and 6 months?...I got him out of diapers and got him to use the toilet....have patience....it will come.

Put the diaper in the freezer for a little bit, just until it is cold. Keep doing it every time you try and put one on and he will learn. :) Suggest the potty every time as the alternative, of course. It may seem cruel but sensory stimulation like that teaches very fast. Nobody said it had to be exteremely uncomfortable, either. Just enough so that he associates diapers with being more uncomfortable than the potty.

Stop putting Diapers on him, go buy the thick ones in the baby section at wal-mart. It sould take about 3 days but he'll get tired of having to stop what he's doing to change everytime he has a accident, just stay with it.

it might just be more worth it to buy the cheap cheap diapers and let him go for another 6 months and see if he's ready then. Alot of grocery stores have diapers cheaper than walmart, not sure where you ive but Dillons, or HEB, Super one foods, they have cheaper daipers. Seems like alot of stress, so maybe just give it a bit more time...some kids are like that and the only one affected is the poor parents who get stressed out;)

Hello Veronica, I can help to potty training your son if you want my help. I had already a son that is potty trained. My email is stewandmatthew@yahoo.com