Should I back off potty training?

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My son turned three a few days ago and I thought I should attempt to start potty training again. He was going before bed only a couple of months ago, then just stopped even though I threw a parade whenever he did. I started on Thursday and he seemed receptive to going in there and trying and I would praise and reward and hug him, etc.. now it is Saturday and he is now fighting me or saying "no" every time I either ask if he has to go or if I tell him we need to go sit on the potty. Since it is supposed to be a positive experience, I don't want to push him too hard but if I leave it up to him we would be giving up again. I hate giving up but if he is all out resisting, should I leave it alone and try again in 1-2 months?

boystownhotline · Accepted Answer

Betrdz,

We are so glad that you reached out with this question.  You are right that you don't want to make toilet training a negative event.  Do not punish your son for not going on the toilet or force him to go as he may develop negative associations with toilet training.  Every child develops differently.  Most children are toilet trained between 2 - 4 years of age.  He will eventually want to use the toilet consistently.  Please be patient with him.  

Start small with reading books on going to the potty.  Let him play with his potty chair.  Change his diaper in the bathroom. Talk about the potty, and eventually he will be receptive to sitting on the toilet.  Continue to offer him opportunities to go to the bathroom, and definitely throw a parade whenever he goes in the the toilet.  There are great resources on www.parenting.org.  

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? · Answer

This is a hard one. My toddler is 2 and 9 months old and I have been potty training him for 2 weeks now. Sometimes he is really happy to go and sometimes he cannot be bothered, or its just a hassle for him. I'm toilet training him. I would put him on the toilet every 15mins.. After a while, I thought it was a bit much for him so I extended him going to the toilet every 30mins. He would cry if I put him on it sometimes, but when I give him something for him to be occupied with he's fine. Honestly, I don't have much money to be buying pampers and pulls up are even more expensive. What I would suggest is to try to make potty training a game for him.. Use chart..stickers.. Etc. Wait a few weeks and try the potty training again

Anonymous · Answer

No keep going. It might just take longer than you had hoped

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