My 3 year old is still not toilet trained. She knows when she wants to pee or poop and if I remove her diaper and put her on the toilet seat, she will just not do it. But after a while either I make her put on the diaper or she forces me to put it on for her and then she'll relieve herself. There have been number of incidents accidents when I have left her off diapers and she's done it on the floor. Then she will come and tell me that she's done it. I see lot of Indian kids around being trained at a young age whereas when I read up on Babycentre about Europe and US, it's considered normal if the child is not trained till they are about 5. My issue is she'd be starting Nursery next year and the schools here require her to be fully toilet trained. Any tips will be very much appreciated.

Shibha

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All children are different. Don't compare n give stress to yourself n your precious. My gal had her diapers to school till 3.5 yrs old. Like ur lo, my gal knows when to pee n poo but not comfortable to be in the toilet yet. Diapers have been their trusty friend n they are used to it. It took my gal some effort n courage to remove her diaper n go to toilet. Each successful attempt, we made a great deal. Gave her sticker n clapped for her. Told her good job n she is a big gal now. With her going through the developmental stage, we shld be mindful not to scold or shame them if she/he pees or poos out wo diaper. Smile n encourage n say 'it is ok, u will remember to go toilet the next time'.

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Home Toddler my 3 year old still not toilet trained she knows when wants pee poop if i remove diaper put toilet seat not but after while either i make put diaper forces put then ll relieve herself there have been number incidents accidents when i have left off diapers done floor then come tell that done i see lot indian kids around being trained young age whereas when i read babycentre about europe us considered normal if child not trained till a