My toddler is very resistant to potty training. I'm running out of patience. What should I do?

The first step towards training your little one to use the potty is to make sure that your child is not constipated. “Children’s are afraid of the toilet and the whole process of getting in a cold wet small room. If you are not an expert in knowing about the constipation, get them to a doctor when you see signs of them not eating well or change of mood. Increase the amount of fluid and fiber in their daily diet. Water plays an import role in helping your child staying healthy and helping to digest easily. Give lots of water and encourage with praise when they drink. Fiber enriched food for kids include; Barley, Baked Beans, Split Peas, Oat Bran, Green Peas, Spinach, Broccoli, Raisins, Mixed Vegetables, Strawberries, Carrots, Potatoes, Corn, Rice, Apples, Oranges and Celery, ” shares mum Jennifer. The next step is to assess his or her readiness to start using the potty. This is very essential and many parents make the mistake of pushing their child too early, only to face the music later. Believe me, toddlers can be stubborn and you need to cajole them into accepting this new routine. No amount of anger or frustration will help get them to use their potty. It would do you good to remember that all children are different. So, potty training ages would also differ from one child to the other. The third step is to get a good potty, which is comfortable and liked by your child. If possible, have your child select his or her potty as this will help in the long run. I know this might sound silly to you but believe me when I tell you that some toddlers are very specific as to the kind of potty they want and will use. I remember a niece of mine who made a living hell for my sister when she insisted on peeing only in a pink potty. My sister was travelling at that time and forgot to bring her usual potty so she settled for one from the local store. However, my niece was not buying it — no amount of cajoling helped as she continued to pee and poop in her diapers. Only when my cousin got her another pink potty, similar to the one she used at home, did she get onto the potty again. The fourth stage is to create a routine where the toddler uses the potty so as to get himself/herself familiarized with the process. You could start by placing your toddler fully clothed on the potty while explaining the process. Ideally, this should be done at a time when you know your toddler is most likely to have bowel movements. Make sure that he or she is really comfortable. You can place it in the living room or anywhere outdoors initially. Later, of course, you can both remove the diaper when the child is ready and also move to the bathroom. Training pants are a good addition at this point as they help you in your endeavor. However, at all stages, be ready for a relapse or regression to earlier behavior and be sure to treat the situation calmly. Additionally, if there are any accidents, handle it calmly and never make it an issue. Remember you should never make potty training a power struggle issue as this will make your child rebel against it and will not help you attain final success. Always remember that day and night training does not happen simultaneously. So, it would help to train your toddler during the day before you try night training. Last but not the least, it is important to understand that potty training for peeing and pooping also happens at different stages.

Is your child ready for it? Perhaps you can hold off till he/she display signs that they are interested or ready for this next stage. Some signs include: - fairly regular bowel movements - wake up dry from naps - usually stop whatever they are doing and concentrate on trying to have their bowel movements - dislike being wet and dirty - can make reference to pee and poo - show interest in others using the bathroom - can understand and follow simple, straightforward instructions Once a toddler exhibits two or more of these signs, a parent con consider starting to potty train the child. For more information on when to start potty training, you can refer to this article: http://sg.theasianparent.com/when-should-i-begin-potty-training-my-toddler/ For some useful tips on how to go about doing it: http://www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/potty-training/tips/potty-training-tips/#page=1

In researching your child's potty training troubles, I found the most comprehensive collection possible. It's called "Potty Training the Reluctant Child", and it more than likely has all the information you could possibly need and more. It's organized into a book, and you can surely find the specific problems you and your child are facing within the table of contents. Here's the link to the full PDF: http://www.kidstummies.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Toilet-Training-for-the-Reluctant-Child.pdf

Maybe your child is not ready for it yet. I suggest not to push him/her. If your tot's not ready for potty training, even the best toilet tactics are sure to fall flat. So wait until you see these surefire signals: #1: YOU'RE CHANGING FEWER WET DIAPERS #2: YOUR CHILD'S BOWEL MOVEMENTS ARE PREDICTABLE #3: HE BROADCASTS BODILY FUNCTIONS #4: HE'S ABLE TO PERFORM SIMPLE UNDRESSING #5: HE UNDERSTANDS BATHROOM LINGO #6: HE DEMANDS A LIVE DEMONSTRATION

She's probably not ready for it yet. Don't push it - just give it a break and resume your efforts in a week or two. Remember to praise generously when she goes potty and don't scold or shame her if she has an accident while out of diapers.

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My sister's friend has a unique approach -- she puts a small amount of food colour on the toilet water so when the child pees into it, the colour changes (like magic!) This makes the child excited to go potty :)

I always kept telling my daughter that she is a big girl so she is not baby anymore so i practice every day. Also if she did not want to use potty so I sit and play with her while she used it. That works for me

If you find that your child is ready for potty training, here's a guide that can help you through the process. Good luck! http://ph.theasianparent.com/he-ultimate-guide-to-potty-training/

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