My daughter is almost 3 years old when to potty tran?

Question

I mother in-low on my case to potty tran her now. I don't think she is ready to potty tran.I need some advice on what to do. do i start potty training her now or when she is a little more ready?

Answer 1

Well, every child is different and you should never push them if they are not ready. Take her when you go. Some kids learn easy and others it takes time. My nephew is 3 and is still working on it where my daughter just turned two in april and has been fully potty trained for a week now, she immediately showed interest in the potty and i rewarded her each time she used the potty with stickers! She is out of her pull-ups and in big girl underwear, i noticed that putting her in pull-ups she still felt secure and wated to go in them, when i put underwear on her she didnt like the feeling of it dripping down her leg. She only had 2 accidents in her underwear and hasnt had anymore since! However she does wear a pull-up to bed. Give her time and see if she shows interest in the potty, give her rewards and get her a comfy potty seat she will love! Good luck!

Answer 2

She's the proper age to potty train, but at least 'practice'.  But she individually may not actually be ready.  You should read some articles on line or buy a book about it because if she is ready and you're not knowing what signs to look for, you may miss a window of opportunity, but you also don't want to push her too soon.  If you read the 'signs' of readiness (see link) and you don't think she's ready, tell your mother in law about what you read so you're not just guessing that she's not ready.  Then be done with the conversation.  

Answer 3

You start when the child is ready, your mother in law comes from the age where people forced their children to do things because they were in a rush to get their kids grown.  Forcing a child to potty train before they are ready isn't going to make them any more adpet at not wetting or pooping themselves than waiting until the child is ready.  When the child is ready there are less accidents and less stress  

Answer 4

Start now! She should know when she has to go... Not to mention, you should know her schedule by now! Encourage your child to want to use the potty... most children usually have to pee when they hear the bath water running... sit her up on the potty while you're running the bath water and congratulate her! And children usually show facial signs when they have to do "number 2"... Follow their signs... Pre-schools and kindergarten want children potty trained... Lets shoot for your daughter to be potty trained before the end of the year! Good Luck!

Answer 5

She is at the right age now. I would start slowly approaching her on the subject. If you ease her into going on the potty she will enjoy it more than being forced. If she doesn't respond don't feel upset, every child is different and starts at their own pace. Here are some great tips from my site you might like. They truly work!

1. Try encouraging your child with a reward. Every time they can go to the potty without wetting their pants, they get a treat (candy, toy, etc…). I tried this with my nephew and he definitely loved it. He was so excited to show me he went potty all by himself. It may take a few tries before they get the hang of it but once they do it’s all uphill from there.

2. Use a prop for your child. One of my favorites that I use with Jacqueline is the potty undies. We picked a pair of undies that has a cartoon character she loves (in this case strawberry shortcake) and I tell her, “Make sure you don’t get Strawberry all wet. She doesn’t like that very much.” So now when she goes potty she finds me afterwards to show me Strawberry is still dry.

The main idea is to entertain the child and make it seem like going potty is a game. Children hate work and love fun, so why not make potty time fun for them. Trust me your child will absolutely love one of the top two ideas. Good Luck!

Answer 6

What?

Maybe a year ago.

Answer 7

This website might help, then you will be able to tell if your little girl is ready for potty training     http://www.pottytrainingconcepts.com/Pot...

Answer 8

Well, since she is only 2 and a half I'd say maybe a little more time. You could use this time to PREPARE her for potty training, like showing her the potty, maybe buying "Potty Power" a dvd for youg children and toddlers to motivate them, and eventually when she is a little older she will be ready.  

Answer 9

Don't give her liquids at bed time. Show her that mommy goes pee on the toilet.  Let her watch you. It may take awhile, but it is so worth it.  Be patient with her. Ask her if she has to make peepee, often. Praise her if she goes.  good luck, sweetie.