Caseheidi
DIS Veteran
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- Aug 28, 2012
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My DD was #1 trained a good six months before she was trained with #2.it was a very emotional thing for her. She just was not ready to have that experience. I kept her in underwire (even at night as her diaper was dry every morning from the time she was two) and has her help clean herself up when we had an accident. When I could tell she was more ready, we did a reward chart with some prizes she wanted. First it took three times, then five, then ten. By then we had no accidents, and things were fine.
I remember when I stressed about this time of our life, it helped me to learn that the average child is not fully potty trained until 3 1/2 to 4 years of age. And since DD started school I have learned that it is still common for those in Kindergarten to have accidents. I know our school office keeps new underwire and clothes for accidents. So when I was worried about having a hard time with my 2/3 yr old, I realized that she was totally normal and I was putting unneeded stress on both of us. Really helped me fell less of a failure!
I remember when I stressed about this time of our life, it helped me to learn that the average child is not fully potty trained until 3 1/2 to 4 years of age. And since DD started school I have learned that it is still common for those in Kindergarten to have accidents. I know our school office keeps new underwire and clothes for accidents. So when I was worried about having a hard time with my 2/3 yr old, I realized that she was totally normal and I was putting unneeded stress on both of us. Really helped me fell less of a failure!