Hello!

My daughter is 3 years 7 months we have had a tough journey with toilet training. She has mostly got pees on track, however if she’s wearing undies she seems to forget and pee in them! She also will only poo with a nappy on. She’s so stubborn too, I’m worried she won’t be ready for kindy next year. Any advice please?


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  • Books are also good resources and can reinforce toileting.


  • Need a lot of patience and remain positive for the little one, it is a major step for them, to know and remember, when they are about to go, to go to the toilet.


  • Not one of my kids would toilet train before they were four. When they were four, they pretty much did it overnight. So maybe you just need to sit back and let her choose the time.


  • Keep doing what you’re doing. Try not to get angry or frustrated with her. Patience and time usually cure all kids issues


  • She will get there, be patient. Some kids take longer than others and many have issues doing poos. Some will only do it in nappies and even hide from you when doing it. It’s pretty normal.


  • To me this sounds very common. I have a couple of mum friends who are going through this at the moment and have been for a year. Their daughters are just starting to shift this now. Try using a reward chart and if the school
    Has an open day, take her to the school and the classroom, show her the bathrooms and maybe ask the teacher to help you have a conversation with her at the open night and how important it is to try and be ready for school etc. then get her involved in buying a few things for school as some further excitement and keep talking to her about toilet training.


  • This doesn’t sound too unusual. All children are different. Definitely speak with your GP or maternal child health nurse for support but if just keep reminding, positive reinforcement and making a big deal out of accidents or how she is pooing. It’ll probably just click one day and you’ll never look back!


  • It’s really common for kids to have accidents and regressions, though. And how their parents handle them can make the difference in how long they continue.
    However accidents can have a medical cause like constipation, bladder infection, diabetis, insufficient water intake.
    When you have concerns it may be helpful to chat with a GP


  • I’d maybe reach out to your Maternal Health Nurse or your GP for help and advice on this one.


  • Maybe seek some professional advice from a GP. Maybe they can refer to a service provider for resources and supports.


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