My LO will be 3 in just over 2 months. We have attempted to potty train her a couple times, but she just didn't care and it only left us with a bunch of messes. How do you approach potty training a kiddo that just doesn't have interest? She seems to be ready in all other ways, just stubborn...any tips?
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I would wait until they showed interest. She's not trying to be stubborn just to irritate you, she's just not interested yet.
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@Bao: I'm starting the process with a most stubborn just turned 3 year old. It's not that he's not ready - he gives every signal and knows what to do - it's that he just doesn't WANT to and that's that for him. And he does it at his little preschool too, just not for me at home!
Today he has been messing in his pants and doesn't seem to care, so we are going bare bottom, which he hates. I told him he can have pants back when he goes on the potty. I also printed up a rewards chart and when he gets 5 stickers he gets to go to the bouncy house, his most favorite thing ever. Here's hoping it sticks.
Our story aside, maybe a big reward besides the standard food offerings most people suggest? It's the only thing I can think to get my child motivated, and cookies aren't cutting it because he doesn't seem to care about food rewards. Good luck to you!
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@Tanjowen: thank you for sharing! Funny thing, she peed on the potty several times yesterday after I bribed her with a Tiana doll. She stayed dry all night and only one accident today. Here's to hoping this is it! We sent the diapers to the diaper fairy too, which I didn't attempt before so she still knew there were diapers around. I think that really helped. Good luck with your little one, potty training is stressful!
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Does she love praise? I would just hype it up. Also, I'm not above bribing my kiddo.
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