Potty training- please help me :'(
ok advice needed- wee fella started potty training 2 days ago. first day was great, got about 6 or 7 pees on the potty- all him going without being told, only one or two wee dribbles on floor and wet nappy while alseep. Next day and today has screamed and refused to go near potty- cried for a nappy when he needs, eventually squirting out wee tiny bits twice when bribed followd by peeing the rest in his pants or a pull up as soon as he gets chance. Lots of tantrums- resulting in me being raging and not enjoying things at all. Do I give in or do i keep trying??? agh!!!!!!!
Also am using stickers and buttons as rewards which he loves so not sure what else to do!!! xxxx
I realise there is a forum but most folk who have gotten through it wont look on there now!!!
Also am using stickers and buttons as rewards which he loves so not sure what else to do!!! xxxx
I realise there is a forum but most folk who have gotten through it wont look on there now!!!
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2nd day she screamed when I took her to the toilet and sobbed to me that she wanted nappies on so that's what we did I don't want to force it on her or make the experience a negative one. She also kept saying her tummy hurts which I think because she was holding in a poo I didn't want her to be in pain so back to nappies we went we'll just try again in a few more weeks.
She is only just turned 2 so still fairly young.xx
I would leave it a week or so and then try again. There is no competition for potty-training early and no point stressing yourself or your little boy. If you're starting to get upset and shout at him then it's only going to make him think that you're upset with him having a wee, holding it longer and more likely to wet himself. (BTW I'm not critising you, we all get stressed and shout at our toddlers occasionally ).
After speaking to a number of people with toddlers older than mine they have all said that leaving it until LO is well and truely ready, even asking for it, means that it happens with as little stress as possible.
H xx