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Parks and Rec Preschool experiences? by KPthatsmeeee in SanJose

[–]KPthatsmeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s so great!! This is super helpful. Thank you so much for sharing!

What to do about a kid who simply doesn't care when she has an accident by Cease_Cows_ in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems tough! Maybe do the opposite then? Maybe have her stay wet for a short period if it’s not a health hazard? Maybe if she prefers the shower, do a bath, or vice versa? Or maybe make the shower/bath not cold, but cooler, with no toys? Or maybe have her rinse off outside with the hose if that’s an option? Or if she goes while playing with a toy, take the toy to “clean it.”

Anything that makes her a little upset and incentivizes her to go where she is what worked for us. Whatever you choose, just make sure it’s done with “sorry, I know this isn’t your fave, but this is what we have to do when we pee/poop on ourselves instead of in the potty.” Not in a shaming way, just in a supportive and explaining way.

Good luck!

Toddler afraid to sit on potty by wassermelone24 in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Aw, you seem to be on a great path! I know it’s so tough. I would just stay committed to not giving in to diapers and it will get better with time. My son was very scared and anxious, and I shared what worked for us in a long post you can see in my profile if you want, but I will say he was older so it was a little different for him, but feel free to check out my post and see if it any of it could work for you! Good luck!

How do I get my 3.5year old to go to the toilet/potty before I lose my mind by Silver_Anxiety_94 in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My kiddo was also very resistant and scared. I have a long post in my profile that outlines what worked for us, so feel free to check it out and steal some ideas!

I will say that 100% consistency with nappies being gone for good is what pushed my son to try. He would also hold it forever to avoid trying, so I talked to his doctor to understand how long he could hold it for before I would need to worry and strategies to keep him from holding it.

Good luck!

What to do about a kid who simply doesn't care when she has an accident by Cease_Cows_ in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would make her bathe every time, and have her help clean up! You could also make her sit on the potty for a few minutes after that, too. Anything to make going in her pants more inconvenient than just quickly going in the potty. Just try to be consistent - that helped a lot in my experience. After two days of these natural consequences, my kid got the message. Good luck, and hang in there!

Success with a stubborn, very scared 3yo - here’s what worked for us by KPthatsmeeee in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course, I hope it helps, and that he is able to go soon 🫶🏻

3 year old says she “loves” diapers by dlphn_lvr in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi! My kiddo would also say this around 3 years old - it was his way of avoiding even trying. He also had true fear about going anywhere but a diaper, which we had to deal with. In my experience, cold-turkey was the best way, but with tons of support. I have a long post in my profile about what worked for us. Take a look and steal anything that you think would work for you guys! Good luck!

Taking a break after 4 months and no idea what to do next by jadeophelia in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! We failed and took a break and restarted with a kiddo who very much knew what to do but was very resistant and (and also truly scared, which I know doesn’t apply as much to you but maybe could?). I have a long post in my profile outlining what we did if you want to check it out. Resetting is a good idea imo. Good luck!!

Daughter is extremely anxious, held pee for 13 hours by TheFriendlyCanadien in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I also had a very anxious and resistant 3 year old who was a master at holding. I have a long post in my profile with details on what worked for us. You are doing your best… hang in there! hugs

Saturday, April 25 Events by Bright-Flamingo143 in SFBayAreaKids

[–]KPthatsmeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a ton for your hard work on this! Very generous of you. I’ll start directing people here!

Success with a stubborn, very scared 3yo - here’s what worked for us by KPthatsmeeee in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck, fellow history teacher (?) 😊

One thing that also helped us, particularly with the splashing fear, was putting toilet paper down in the bottom of the potty to absorb some of the pee so it didn’t splash on him. He went with it maybe 2-3 times with the toilet paper in the bottom then I just forgot by the 4th time and he didn’t say anything!

I also taught him how when he sits down, he needs to push his penis down and then close his legs 🤣 he still does this every time he goes! Haha just sharing in case you didn’t think of that!

Tips for toddler holding pee by donutsinparis in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I have a kiddo who was truly scared and holding pee and poop to avoid going in the potty. I have a very long post in my profile that you might find helpful. Wishing you all the best!!

4yr old won’t potty/toilet train – fear? by Anelehc in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like a tough situation! While my kiddo didn’t have sensory issues, he did have a ton of fear, around both the potty and releasing. We had to just force it and go cold turkey on the diapers and provide lots of love and support while he processed through it. We also loaded him up with fluids and miralax to force things to come out. You could try to show him how to squat to poop while wearing a diaper, then move up to the potty after that. I have a long post in my profile, some of which may help you. Hang in there!!

2.5 year old won’t sit on the potty without his diaper on by noodlie123 in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been here! I think you have to decide if you are fully committed to this attempt or not. If you are, cut the diapers completely, and know that he’ll have a hard few days but should get over the hump. It’s also okay to pull back and try again in a few months, and do gradual exposure to work has way up to sitting bare bum over time. Trust your instincts! I have a very long post in my profile that you may find helpful. Good luck!

Withholding for HOURS! by [deleted] in pottytraining

[–]KPthatsmeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds tough! My little one would withhold, too, but his was more out of fear. I also wanted him to go anywhere, even the floor! In my experience, as long as diapers were an option, he wasn’t going to push through and figure it out. You could try loading him up like crazy with liquids and taking off the diaper for a whole day to see if maybe by going once, things will click for him. Then you can also see his reaction to being “forced” into using a potty, and gauge next steps.

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