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February 8th 2009 05:31
My eldest son will turn three years old in a few weeks... as a mother I am very concerned with his development. He's not yet potty trained, he's still having his bottle and he couldn't speak a complete sentence yet. He does speak so many words but I feel that he still talks like a "baby".

I was hoping to get him potty-trained before he reaches 3 years old. However, until now we still couldn't get him to. I have tried presenting his potty to him a couple of times but to no avail. I am getting frustrated.

Help....



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Comment by Michelle Sweeney

February 8th 2009 09:32
Each child is different. My daughter was the same with the potty training and it wasn't until I put her in childcare for a period when she learnt by copying the other children. She still wears a nappy to bed at night though and she will be 4 in 2 months. As to speech - every child is different.

The bottle maybe suggest something to him to try to get him to let go or purchase a new cup so he feels like he has something special to drink from. Another suggestion which I have seen work is to tell him that maybe another baby you know needs the bottle and now that he is a big boy he can use a cup as the other baby needs the bottle. Worth a try!!

Comment by kittzy07

February 10th 2009 09:03
My child is also 3-years old and her speech is not that perfect also. Important thing is that he knows how to communicate his wants and needs to you, for now.

Maybe you should start removing his diaper during the day. The sooner he becomes aware of his pee and poo, the earlier he will communicate to you everytime he does it. Actually, if he already communicates to you that he had peed on his pants, you are nearer to your goal. Eventually, he will learn to tell you BEFORE and not AFTER he had actually peed on his pants.

Place your potty trainer in a permanent spot in the house and everytime he fails to go to it, just be consistent in telling him that he should do it in that spot. Tell him that you will give him reward if he pees on his potty. There will be several misses but eventually he will learn. Don't punish him everytime he fails for he will detest the potty. Awareness, Communication, Consistency and Patience is the key to successful potty-training. Good luck!

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Comment by www.dadsclub.com.au

September 23rd 2009 00:30
As parent we can get quite anxious over what is happening or not happening. Just because a child isn't fully potty trained is a unique experience for you and your child.
Agree the comment that once they get to child care they will learn fast- it' amazing how much more kids listen to other adults and even their peers. Chill, it will always work out.

On the other hand my 7 year old daughter has blessed us during the GFC with still having not lost a single tooth. Am I worried. Nope

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