Potty Training
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@Jenna thank you for this! I know accidents will happen - and I always address them calmly - “that’s ok we tried really hard to run to the potty. We just waited too long. Next time!” It’s when he tells me and then refuses to go- twice in a row- I felt so discouraged. I feel really bad if I do get frustrated because I know it’s not fair. It’s reassuring though that struggles happen for a while and it’s not just us. Feeling like we are the only one struggling makes it so much worse 😭
Firstly I wouldn’t be buying him something every time he does what he’s suppose to because that’ll just lead to brat like behavior in the future. In my experience for all three of my boys they were potty trained by 2years however I still needed to tell 5-10 mins after every meal and beverage to go potty. They’re 2 years old so they’re still learning to remember because they’re used to a diaper. It does help that they have each other so whenever one goes they get it down quicker. However with my eldest what I did with him was Everytime I needed to go potty I’d say out loud “mommy has to go potty! I have to pee.” So he knew the phrase that he should say and he got it down 100% in about 2-3 months of doing that. To the point where he would wake up outta his sleep, come to me and tell me he needed to potty lol. It’s a process love but trust you’ll get it down I know you will!
Instead of the cars maybe big big verbal praise every time he uses the potty? Sounds like he’s doing great though age 2!
They do have a regression as it gets boring. Just start again, two weeks and they’ll be back to normal. It happens to most kids just again nobody speaks about it!
Maybe try telling him when he refuses, if you can’t go like a big boy then we can’t do big boy undies and will have to go back to diapers. Mine will occasionally have accidents in her undies or pants but will take that pull up right off unless she’s half sleep
If you're using a rewards/behavioral approach, it's important to give the reward every time and have it come as quickly as possible after the desired behavior. Instead of using cars and waiting until after nap (the connection is long gone), consider using small cookies or m&ms and do it right after he goes pee. Either have a container next to the potty or immediately run to them after he finishes (put pants back on after he has the reward in hand). It's ok to skip play gym for any reason or no reason, but usually it ends up being more of a punishment for us, amirite? 😉 Hang in there, you'll both get through this. One pee at a time..... 🚽
Have u tried the potty watch, he might like that, u can set it to 30 60 90 2hr intervals
Mine just turned 3, and potty training is still a struggle. There often is a regression on potty training right around the time that you think they are fully trained. The fact that your child is going consistently at all is great! Maybe reduce the prizes to just one a day if no accidents, make him feel like he has to work harder to earn it. That can be more encouraging for some kids. Just depends on the child.