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Potty training issues

Casey b

Hi everyone, I’m new to the site. 

I am having issues potty training my 3 year old, we are awaiting appointments for asd diagnosis, spd seems likely too. 

We originally introduced the potty at 2 and a half years old, absolutely petrified would not sit down or even so much as look at it. Since then we have introduced it to him almost every fortnight to try get him to come to terms with it.. he will now look and even sit on the potty. The problem is actually doing his business on the potty! He knows when he needs to go and we will encourage him to use it and help him in anyway he needs to feel comfortable but he will just not use the potty to actually do any 1s or 2s.

he starts reception in September and this is something we would ideally prefer to tackle before reception. I’m just really lost at what to do next and who to speak to regarding this.

thanks for reading x

  • It isn’t uncommon for children not to want to use the potty, especially when the parents keep trying to make them. Also, if it’s in a noisy or uncomfortable part of the room it may make things worse. Both mine took to potty training fairly well. I basically just left it there, and asked the same thing now and again, do you need a wee or poo lol. Oh, and if possible, just leave the nappy off at home. Makes things much easier. And when they do use it, give praise in a cool and calm way, like it’s no big deal. The less fuss the better. 
    You could also try the toilet, with a seat adapter for small kids. That way they will feel secure, and notlike they are going to fall in.

  • Hi. Just wondering if he would be happy to try the toilet with a child seat inserted instead and a step.