My 4 year old DS talked late and potty trained late- he was 4 before i persuaded him out of nappies. although intelligent enough he is shy and very resistant to change. DS 2 on the other hand is not yet 2 and is counting, talking and trying to get on DS1's potty. both raised same way ( gentle, supportive, lots of praise no smacking ever)problem is DS1 due to start school in two weeks and still won't sit on toilet. i have tried encoragement and bribery all to no avail. Have established he has no fears of toilet, has step up, nice little seat etc etc but he is adamant and shouts if placed on it.Right now he is desperate for a wee and jiggling on sofa. Is it time to ditch the understanding and just take potty away? if he wasn't going to school i wouldn't worry but i can hardly send him off with his potty.
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4 year old won't sit on toilet advice please
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magazinefiend · 15/08/2009 14:04
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