Your Questions About Potty Training Toddlers Pediatrician
James asks…
toddler is having trouble using potty at caregivers…advise please!?
My daughter, who will be 2 1/2 at the end of March has started to potty train with me this past weekend (i was off work for 3 days, and she was showing all the signs of readiness, for sure!) she was so thrilled with herself using the potty when I was home, and only had one accident within her first three days. I brought her to her grandfathers house, who watches her while me and my fiance work. She had an accident that morning, and so he put her in diapers <>. When I got her home, I put her back in her big girl underwear, and we had a seamless evening of potty use, she didnt miss a beat! Then yesterday, she went over there, had an accident and back in diapers she went. I called the pediatrician, who advised me that her being put in and out of diapers is sending a mixed message, and she seems confused. I told him this, and he said her pediatrician is a quack. (My FSIL has a son who sees the same dr., hes fantastic!). I asked him to please keep her in big girl underpants, and that accidents were part of learning. When I picked up her last night, upon seeing me, she asked to use the potty immediately, pulled down her pants, ripped off her diaper and went pee on the potty!! Well, I called to check in today, and of course, shes had 2 accidents. My question is, WHY is she 100% perfect at home, and she cant seem to get the hang of it at grampies. Has 2 days of mixed diapers and under wear mixed her up forever?? He is no longer sticking her in diapers (as far as Im aware), although when my FSIL was taking her son off the bottle, grampie would sneak him one anyone. When he was being taken off the bink, grampie would sneak him one at naptime. I hope he is following my wishes. Does anyone have any experience in a situation like this, and can anyone offer advise? She is SO EXCITED about the potty, and Im feeling overwhelmingly guilty now that I have to work because what we’ve got going on at home is so fantastic, and its just a mess at grampies. Thanks!
not to mention, outside of transitioning the children during these stages, he is AMAZING with the kids. They adore him, and he’s wonderful to watch with them. He is truly a blessing. Just to mention…
Alicia — Every heard the phrase it takes a village to raise a child? Thats what strong families do for one another. Its a favor, certainly, but I know he is wholeheartedly happy to do it. And he’s not so old either…for the record.
Dolly — fantastic suggestion. We let her “christen” her potty for grampies when we first purchased it at home. However, it IS different from her at home potty. I’ll try that
admin answers:
Kids are scared of using strange potties, what kind does he have? It might be useful to get the exact same thing you have at home and let her bring it over to her grandpas. In fact, after you pick her up just bring her to the store and let her pick it out with you! Oh the fun she’ll have! Then have her bring it to grandpa and show him her new potty next time you go over. That may just do the trick.
Glad to hear it! I hope it works, I have my fingers crossed for you. :~D
Michael asks…
I noticed pink clear fluid like tiny bumps on my toddlers butt, just one side…?
shes been potty trained for 6 months. what could this be from? I plan to take her to her pediatrician.
admin answers:
Mom of three. Could be heatrash. Leave naked and wipe with wet washloth no soap, constantly. Then keep dry…..could be yeast, yes babies get it too even on the butt. Get cream from doctor. Could be allergy. Switch all soap to hypoallergenic for at least a month. Could be the diapers have changed. Thats a fun one, buy a different brand, ya never know if the company switched perfume ingrediants, its not like they tell you.. Could be bug bite that is having a reactoin, try benadryl but check with doctor first.. I think my girls have done almost everything, it all clears up eventually….
Richard asks…
How do I get my toddler’s first morning pee?
It seems the pediatricians are now requiring your kid’s (6 months old +) first morning pee now for their regular check-ups. My younger boy isn’t even potty training yet. How am I supposed to get his first morning pee? The only thing I can think of is ringing out his diaper (eewwww). Any advice?
admin answers:
My son is 3 1/2 and his pediatrician has never requested that. Is your baby having special test done? I guess it depends on the pediatrician but if your baby isn’t potty reined yet that’s kind of an unrealistic request. I’d call the doctor and express my concern if I were you.
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