I'm after ideas to get my 2.5 year old daughter interested in toilet training. She has absolutely no interest whatsoever. When asked if she's done a poo, she says no and runs away. When I say she needs to use a toilet she say no its mummy's toilet. She won't sit on for long if I put her on the toilet and can get herself upset so I don't want to push it. I don't think she even notices she's done wees. Any suggestions?
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Wait until summer, and then let her run naked for a few days so she can notice what her body does. It's hard to ignore wee coming down your leg! Also she will need entertainment while on the loo. Books etc. if she is really active and not very aware of body changes she might be better off with a potty or even a pants alarm (it attaches to undies and alerts you to when she is about to pee).
To get her excited about sitting on the toilet in the meantime give her a reward for sitting (favourite treat).
Some kids show a lot of signs that they are ready, some never do and you have to get them there (I used to work with kids who we had to get there).
I honestly think your daughter isn't ready to toilet train. I know there is a set age that your child should be toilet trained by, but you have to follow your childs lead. My daughter is 3.5 and only now just learning to use the toilet. she did pick it up super quick being a bit older, so I had day 1 and 2 of lots of accidents and now a week later goes without an issue and will do a wee. number 2's on the toilet is a whole other story......she does it in her knickers instead of on the toilet (i have had issues where she is afraid to do a poo due to constipation).....super stressful. at the end of the day it literally took my daughter seeing other children use the toilet that peaked her interest. there is no rush and it will happen in time.
Good luck mumma. #feelingyourfrustration
I thought that, but I'm feeling so much pressure from older people and also my friends with kids the same age who seem to be having so much more success. They don't say it but sort of laugh when I say I don't think my daughter is ready.. I have 2nd bubs due next month. If she's not ready I don't want to rush her tho
First responder here: definitely wait until summer. It isn't a race and toilet training in winter is awful. I'll repeat what I said earlier some kids never show they are ready. Ive had to toilet train 6 year olds who just don't care. It's about balance though. Personally I think before kindy is fine.
I wouldn't even attempt this with a bub coming so soon, especially given that she is clearly not showing signs of readiness. She is likely to struggle a bit with the new addition and adding TT pressure might be too much for everyone, not to mention the added stress of feeding or caring for bubba when Miss 2 has to go "right now!!"
My now 4yo was not even close to ready at her age, and then made the transition to undies day and night shortly after age 3, minimal accidents.
I agree with the other posters. Wait until summer.
My DD is almost three and not toilet trained either. Although it's hard to train her because she can't talk quite yet. When I smell a poo I ask if there is a poo in her nappy and she will run and grab a fresh one and wipes so she is aware of it. I have a potty for her but she shows no interest in it. I don't have advice just wanted to say you're not alone. :)
I'd stop toilet training her and try again in 6 months.! Not all kids are the same! Ignore the people around you and let your daughter lead