Potty training
My LG is 2.5 this month. I attempted potty training in the summer holidays but she only did 1 successful wee on the potty herself after 2 weeks of trying. Everything else was accidents or what I caught in the potty which was very little.
She knows what the potty is for, to wash your hands after etc. and she will sit on it but not do anything at all. I’ve used stickers, rewards for sitting on the potty etc. But she will only tell me after she’s already done a wee/poo.
She’s got all the signs she’s ready, I just don’t think she wants to do it.
The issue is I work Monday-Thursday so I can’t spend a week with her doing potty training. She goes to nursery on the other days.
My question is do I try again (it’s been a month since we paused it) and just power through with it? (Do 3 days at home from a Friday) or do I wait a bit longer?
I want her potty trained before she’s 3 and in preschool and I feel like we are running out of time!
Thanks in advance x
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Try speaking to the nursery they are usually really good and help kids. My LG is also 2.5 and the nursery she goes to the staff is so wonderful they started helping parents as soon as the kids turn 2. And honestly speaking I don’t think I would have been able to get through it without their support.
Following this as also in the exact same spot we are a little over two weeks in and she has had 1 success at home and a few more at nursery but it’s slow. So also here for any advice!
Hello, hopefully this will help. I started potty training my 2 year 4 month old on Tuesday. Totally Commando and used a potty and stickers/ chart. Cancelled all plans for the week and stayed in with her. The first day she had 3 wee accidents and 1 poo accident. The next day she absolutely smashed it and stayed dry all day. Told me when she needed to go and had 7 wee's on the potty and even a poo. Ever since she has been dry and even taken her out in the car. I used a lot of praise and treats etc and she seems to just get it. I think just going for it completely is the best way, no knickers or pants, it helps them feel it quicker and less confusing 🙏🏻 I hope it helps x
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