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Help with potty training please

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SN1234 · 11/11/2026 13:15

I have been potty training my 3 year old (turned 3 mid October) for the past 2 weeks. She does every poo in the toilet which is fab, but I just cannot get her to do a wee. She has done wee maybe 4 times in the toilet within the past 2 weeks but otherwise she holds it until her bedtime and releases into the nappy. How do I conquer the wee?! It's such a struggle. She might sit on the toilet but just wont let her wee out. Is it just a waiting game and she will get there? Help!

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Meand2Ls · 11/11/2026 14:09

Sure it’s against what all the books said but bribery worked great for both of mine. Listen to / watch a simple song on my phone / get a chocolate button after. Phased out both after a few weeks of success

SalmonOnFinnCrisp · 11/11/2026 14:11

I wouldnt force her to sit.

We gave juice freely and had a potty in living room and kitchen as well las her bedroom.

We did star chart which she did NOT care about one bit aand gave her mini marshmallows for a wee in the potty.

SN1234 · 11/11/2026 14:17

I've tried bribery! She doesn't actually care for it beforehand. Whenever she does a poo, she gets a small chocolate which she is super happy about. But with wee, she doesn't seem to care for any treats

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AnanyaParenting · Yesterday 06:08

I’d try not to put too much pressure on her, especially since she's already comfortable doing poos in the toilet. Sometimes wees take a little longer. Try offering the potty at regular intervals, especially after meals, drinks and before bedtime, but keep it relaxed.

You could also try padded training underwear during the day instead of regular nappies. SuperBottoms padded underwear is one option worth exploring, as it can help manage small accidents during the transition.

Give her time and celebrate even the little progress. Two weeks is still very early, so don't feel discouraged!

SN1234 · Yesterday 07:10

Thank you so much! I'm so glad I have conquered the poos! But I always thought thr wee will be easier haha. I'll try keep it light with the wees, she knows I get stressed that she doesnt do wee in the toilet so I think sometimes that fuels the Three-nager in her!

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