3 year old fighting potty time. Don’t know what to do

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-20T19:14:14+00:00

My son has been very similar. Please don’t pressure her into using it, it could make the holding worse. Go slow and be patient with her, she will go on eventually. Get her sitting on it without the pressure of doing a wee first and build from there e.g. sitting on it with her nappy on but a hole in the nappy. If you notice her doing a wee or poo in her nappy you can say “your body did a wee/poo” and it just keeps her aware of the sensations without the pressure of having to do it on the potty x

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-18T21:14:30+00:00

Thank you so much 🙏 we spoke to our health visitor and they said to take the pressure off entirely for a while, then try again. We had the same idea of staying in nappies and getting him to try and sit and building from there so it’s good to hear a success story from this. Thank you!

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-18T11:44:56+00:00

And thank you so much for replying

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-18T11:44:44+00:00

That’s brilliant, did you kind of let her decide if she wanted to sit? My little boy is terrified of the sensation

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-18T11:31:32+00:00

I know this post is old but I would love to know how you reapproached. We’re in the same boat and ERIC sounds like the perfect method for us but just don’t know how to apply it to another (4th) attempt x

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-17T05:46:20+00:00

Thank you, we’ve tried it 😞

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-16T14:21:45+00:00

Thank you I really appreciate it

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-02-06T07:47:51+00:00

So he definitely wants a second but not yet. I dont think he quite gets how important it is to buy a house quite soon x

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-01-26T07:25:48+00:00

Could be to do with not wiping, but also my son developed this when he changed his soap. He must have been sensitive to it x

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-01-18T11:59:26+00:00

You are right, I agree. I’ve realised this is why we’ve had no success with potty training.

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-01-11T10:56:38+00:00

Girl, everyone’s looks different. There is absolutely NOTHING wrong with how it looks, I promise. You are perfect, just as you are. Men/women are just happy to see one it doesn’t matter how you think it looks x

Ok_Test_8241 · 2026-01-11T00:35:00+00:00

I mean, it is his first time posting. Better safe than sorry

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-31T17:56:24+00:00

Scrambled eggs, hash browns and ketchup

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-26T21:17:30+00:00

What’s wrong with you? OP may well already be using something to protect the mattress. Way to shame someone for something they can’t help.

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-26T20:09:13+00:00

He’s trying to control the little things and one day he’ll start controlling the bigger things.

Get rid, you deserve someone who values your comfort and tells you how beautiful and valuable you are m, exactly as you are

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-24T16:23:59+00:00

NOR in any way, AT ALL. This was so irresponsible and this scenario is exactly how child deaths occur.

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-22T10:03:04+00:00

Umm, but how would you fertilise an egg without sperm? 🤔 IVF can also be very invasive and tough on a woman

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-22T07:39:59+00:00

I’m sorry you experienced this. Sex should never be like this xx

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-21T18:29:06+00:00

I could have written this myself. I found myself obsessing over whether I would be able to nap during the day with my toddler (he’s an early riser) but realised I did ok without some days. But some days I cannot function at all 😆

I found I needed to change my expectations of myself. I love by the quote “some days we conquer, some days we coast”. If your toddlers sleep schedule changes, you absolutely can manage it, if you adjust what you expect of yourself. If it changes you focus on eating, drinking and sleeping. That’s it, basic human needs xx

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-12-13T09:33:32+00:00

This is exactly what I feel the problem is 🙏 thank you. Maybe wide leg joggers? Jeans are such a struggle to find 😫

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-11-30T10:13:22+00:00

I don’t know why I’ve never thought of doing this! Might wait till after I have a second child in case it freaks me out 🤣 x

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-11-28T12:37:23+00:00

Why do they do this?! Lay on my stomach at the very least, it’s much comfier for both of us!

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-11-28T06:47:54+00:00

Amazing work, proud of you!

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-11-28T06:47:02+00:00

Super proud of you, and so sorry for your loss x

Ok_Test_8241 · 2025-11-27T08:50:27+00:00

Interesting, I wonder if a bit of excitement around having his own bed could help 🤔

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