Sometimes I’ll ask him if he wants to go to the bathroom and he’ll say no, but then he does. I’m worried that this will be a problem at daycare. I don’t want him to feel embarrassed or be told something that will frustrate him more. We’ve tried rewarding him, reading books to him about going to the bathroom, even letting him watch us go, but nothing seems to be quite working. Maybe he’s just not ready, but I’m wondering if this is something I should be more concerned about or just let him progress at his own pace
Omg, I totally get how stressful this can be. My little guy was the same way, one day, he just decided he was ready out of the blue. I’d say keep it low pressure; he’ll get there!
Hey Britney, this was a huge worry for me too when my daughter started daycare at 2. She wasn’t fully potty trained, but the daycare was super understanding. They’re used to working with kids at different stages. What helped us was sending her in pull-ups and gradually transitioning to underwear as she became more comfortable. We also did a little role, playing at home to practice
potty training is SO hard. Honestly, it’s like they know you’re stressing about it and double down, lol. You’re not alone in this
We had a similar experience with our son! He’d flat, out refuse to go and then have an accident five minutes later. I think it’s super normal at this age. What worked for us was not making a big deal out of accidents and focusing on positive reinforcement when he did use the potty. Also, daycare teachers have seen it all, they’ll likely work with him and you to make it a smooth transition
THX so much, everyone. It’s a relief to hear that this is pretty normal and that the daycare will likely work with him. I’ll definitely try some of these tips, especially keeping it low pressure and maybe letting him pick out some fun underwear. It’s nice to know I’m not alone in this!
You’re right to wonder if he’s ready because readiness is key with potty training. My pediatrician recommended watching for signs like staying dry for longer periods, showing interest in the bathroom, or even mimicking you. If he’s not there yet, it’s okay to wait a bit. You could also talk to the daycare about their policy; many have routines to help kids transition
This phase feels endless, but trust me, it’ll pass. My oldest didn’t fully potty train until 3, and now I can’t believe how worried I was back then. You’re doing all the right things, and it’ll click when he’s ready
With my three kids, I learned that every child gets there in their own time. My youngest didn’t potty train until almost 4, and honestly, the daycare was amazing about it. They’re pros at this. Try not to stress too much, the more relaxed you are, the easier it will be for him to feel confident
Haha, potty training might be the ultimate test of patience. My kids turned it into a game of who could hold it the longest. Spoiler: not me. You’re doing great, mama