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<p>My dd1 is just shy of 3 years old. We began potty learning with her back in August with mild success. It seems like she understands when she needs to go to the bathroom as she will make an attempt to get to the bathroom when she needs to go. It's just that her timing is a bit off.</p>
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<p>Potty learning in general has been a tough slog with her given the numerous accidents she has consistently had along the way. Diapers/pull-ups don't address the issue because all of her accidents occur in the bathroom right around the toilet. It seems clear that she's waiting too long - easy solution, right?</p>
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<p>Umm...nope. She's our challenging one. She wants to be fiercely independent. If you try to suggest that she use the restroom before she's darn good and ready a lot of kicking and screaming will ensue. Try to put her on the toilet to avoid the deluge? She'll hop right off and throw a fit on the floor in the bathroom.</p>
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<p>How can I help her through this? She doesn't really welcome assistance in the bathroom unless it's helping her wipe and if I leave her to herself I run out of clothing for her to wear within a couple of days and I'm continually cleaning up pee off the floor.</p>
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<p>Ds (my oldest) was so much easier. He potty learned at the same age, but after only a few weeks was an old pro. I'm afraid I don't have any tools from what I learned with him to apply here.</p>
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<p>Potty learning in general has been a tough slog with her given the numerous accidents she has consistently had along the way. Diapers/pull-ups don't address the issue because all of her accidents occur in the bathroom right around the toilet. It seems clear that she's waiting too long - easy solution, right?</p>
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<p>Umm...nope. She's our challenging one. She wants to be fiercely independent. If you try to suggest that she use the restroom before she's darn good and ready a lot of kicking and screaming will ensue. Try to put her on the toilet to avoid the deluge? She'll hop right off and throw a fit on the floor in the bathroom.</p>
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<p>How can I help her through this? She doesn't really welcome assistance in the bathroom unless it's helping her wipe and if I leave her to herself I run out of clothing for her to wear within a couple of days and I'm continually cleaning up pee off the floor.</p>
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<p>Ds (my oldest) was so much easier. He potty learned at the same age, but after only a few weeks was an old pro. I'm afraid I don't have any tools from what I learned with him to apply here.</p>