late potty learners? - Page 2

[Cabrnay]

I have a developmentally delayed six year old who is not potty trained yet. It's a rough road.

[claras_mom]

Originally Posted by nicole lisa

DS wasn't interested in a potty at all. I'd ask if he was ever going to get out of diapers and he'd say "yes....later." Later did come. He was almost 4 but when he decided he was done he was absolutely done. No accidents, night trained all on that day. He never did use a potty he went straight from diapers to using the toilet, standing to pee (used a stool.)

It will happen.

Nice to know that "later" will come...this is where dd (39.5 months) is. She is totally capable; completely understands the process; we go through periods where she'll actually sit on the potty without fighting. Right now, well, if she's in underpants, she'll ask for a pull-up when she needs to go. If I insist on sitting on the potty, she'll hold it, then ask for a pull-up again a little later.

She really doesn't like accidents--this is the kind of kid who will want to change pants if she gets a few spots of water, so soppy underpants and wet legs are a real turn-off. So we're working on it. Patiently.