Need help starting potty training.

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Registered: 11-13-2003
Need help starting potty training.
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Wed, 10-19-2005 - 3:17pm

Can anyone give a bit of advise on what helped you potty train your kids?

I have been trying to get Belle to go on the toilet since summer, and she refuses. She likes to flush it, but wont sit on it. I have tried the small potty lid, so she doesnt feel like she'll fall in, but that doesnt work either. If she is naked, she will tell us when she has to pee, but insists on a diaper.

Where do I go from here? Do I just wait for her to decide, or am I missing something?

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Registered: 11-05-2004
Wed, 10-19-2005 - 9:49pm
She doesn't sound too interested and basically when they arent interested they aren't ready. You could just try out after every mealtime to sit her on the potty, and it doesnt matter if she goes. Just bring in some books and see if she will sit for a few minutes. If you start trying too soon it just gets frustrating for you both. Goodluck!!:)