Are You Potty Training a Stubborn Toddler?

Are you potty training a stubborn toddler?

Are you at your wits end?

You’re not alone.

Countless parents have felt what you are feeling right now. Hopefully, this page will make you feel a little better.

Sometimes, children are physically unable to use the potty. More often, they simply refuse.

Potty training (stubborn toddler or not) has to happen.

Here are a few tips to tackle the stubborn toddler who just won’t go.

Ask. Occasionally, there are genuine fears standing in the way of otherwise successful toilet training. Try asking your child why he or she doesn’t want to use the toilet. You might be surprised at both what they say, and the simplicity of your answer.

Run the faucet. This trick is older than dirt, but it’s worked forever for a reason.

Use warm water. While your child is sitting on the potty, fill a basin or small bucket with tepid water. Place a few toys in the bucket and set it in front of the child. As soon as they place their hands in the lukewarm water to play with the toys, they are likely to find themselves in instant release.

Start toddler target practice. This tip is most effective for older boys: place a few small objects into the potty and give your little boy something to aim for. This will naturally tap into their instinct to aim at targets. Inexpensive and flushable bulls-eyes include Cheerios or small squares of toilet paper.

Sing. Singing a song for your child will help you pass the time and keep them interested. Feel free to change the words to an old favorite, incorporating new and humorous potty word substitutions. This will make them laugh and far more eager to please.

Soften the stool. Once your child starts to hold in their stool, it can become hard. Simple dietary changes can easily soften it. Try increasing the fiber in their diet; more sweet corn, peas, and whole meal bread may help. Baked beans, fruit with the peel left on, potatoes and chips in their skins – all can help to add bulk and make bowel movements easier. Increasing liquids will help prevent stools from becoming too dry. Be careful with dairy. Excessive milk intake can lead to constipation.

Let your child run naked. Let your child to run around naked and you might be surprised by their lack of accidents. Having to deal with the urge to eliminate will be much more noticeable to your child when there is nothing to catch it but the potty.

Seek support online.  Talk to other parents who are also potty training stubborn toddlers about their success and failures on online discussion boards. Post a message, ask a question, and exchange information about potty training.

It’s a great learning experience and will help you feel less alone.

Potty Training Power…AWAY!!!

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