Having Several Accidents After the Big Day

Email From Customer:

Hi Narmin!

We have been trying to potty train my daughter, Ruby, since May 22nd where we attempted to train in one day...she did well after seeing Potty Patty go once in the potty, however, she has not been consistent and has had several accidents including BM. She isn't quite 2 and 1/2 - she was born on... I think we should stop and start again in a few weeks, however, my husband doesn't agree. I have asked Ruby about going back to diapers and she doesn't want to...any ideas or suggestions?

Julia

Our Response:,

Hello Julia,

I am sorry to hear that Ruby is struggling with potty training. Usually, when children are struggling, there is a good reason behind it; the challenge for parents is figuring out what is the reason behind the struggle.

I am guessing that you reviewed all the readiness signals and were comfortable that she was ready? Here is the link to some details behind readiness, and if you feel that she is indeed ready, then go on (I have suggestion below) and if not, then stop.

If you think that she is indeed ready, but is struggling for other reasons, then this article will hopefully help in identifying the reason for her struggle. Once you know why she is struggling, then you can come up with a plan to address that issue and hopefully that will get her over the hurdle.

I hope these suggestions and articles help you decide (objectively!!) whether you should you stop or continue.

Please keep me informed and as always, I am here if you have any other questions.

Hope you are having a great day.

Narmin

Email From Customer:

Thanks Narmin! I re-read the materials and took them home to my husband...when I got home, our housekeeper told me that Ruby had used the potty twice yesterday and again once I got home.. We celebrated and gave her a "potty" sticker to place in her special book. The only hurdle we have now is for her to poop in potty as she didn't use the potty for her poop yesterday...thank you again for all your help and support. I will keep you posted on Ruby's challenges and successes!

Julia