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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 314736" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>I am wondering if your child maybe isn't ready to be fully potty trained. I know that many say that girls train earlier than boys, but it isn't always true.</p><p></p><p>Often our kiddos have an emotional/developmental age that is much younger than their real (chronological) age. It may be that she simply is not ready to potty train.</p><p></p><p>Would it be easier to just rely on pull-ups or diapers until she shows you she is ready? You must WORK to be sure that this is NOT a punishment and that you do NOT get upset with her for using the pullups/diaper. You will need to be as matter of fact as possible. The more emotion you inject into this the more emotion and energy she will put into not doing what you want.</p><p></p><p>(at least she never chased teh garbage truck for a block and a half screaming for them to bring her diapers back!! I have a cousin who's daughter did that - talk about a scene!)</p><p></p><p>Did the GI doctor or his nurse discuss proper body position, etc... while difficult child is on the potty? We had a nurse explain that little girls need to put their panties down below their knees or even take them off. Her knees need to be as far apart as possible. Then sit on the potty with her backs straight (not slouched). She needs to stay on the potty for 4-5 minutes. She may need a small footstool to be comfortable that long. </p><p></p><p>You want to make this as much "fun" as you can. Maybe get a special book and read it to her only when she is on the potty? Or a new toy she can only play with on the potty (think magnetic travel game or colorforms type thing or stuffed animal). If she has a blankie or other lovey these should come into the bathroom when she does.</p><p></p><p>At first you will give her a reward just for sitting there properly. THen for sitting there properly for 4 minutes. Then for tinkling or poo-ing in the potty. You get the picture, I am sure.</p><p></p><p>On the posture/knees issue the other thing we were suggested was that if she couldn't keep her knees spread to have her sit facing the other way, so she is backward on the potty. It will keep her legs spread far more easily than having a parent fuss at her about it (in her eyes it will be fussing - not reminding) or remind her.</p><p></p><p>Since the miralax seems to be too harsh, have you tried milk of magnesia? It is supposed to be a bit milder. Just ask the doctor before you try it.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 314736, member: 1233"] I am wondering if your child maybe isn't ready to be fully potty trained. I know that many say that girls train earlier than boys, but it isn't always true. Often our kiddos have an emotional/developmental age that is much younger than their real (chronological) age. It may be that she simply is not ready to potty train. Would it be easier to just rely on pull-ups or diapers until she shows you she is ready? You must WORK to be sure that this is NOT a punishment and that you do NOT get upset with her for using the pullups/diaper. You will need to be as matter of fact as possible. The more emotion you inject into this the more emotion and energy she will put into not doing what you want. (at least she never chased teh garbage truck for a block and a half screaming for them to bring her diapers back!! I have a cousin who's daughter did that - talk about a scene!) Did the GI doctor or his nurse discuss proper body position, etc... while difficult child is on the potty? We had a nurse explain that little girls need to put their panties down below their knees or even take them off. Her knees need to be as far apart as possible. Then sit on the potty with her backs straight (not slouched). She needs to stay on the potty for 4-5 minutes. She may need a small footstool to be comfortable that long. You want to make this as much "fun" as you can. Maybe get a special book and read it to her only when she is on the potty? Or a new toy she can only play with on the potty (think magnetic travel game or colorforms type thing or stuffed animal). If she has a blankie or other lovey these should come into the bathroom when she does. At first you will give her a reward just for sitting there properly. THen for sitting there properly for 4 minutes. Then for tinkling or poo-ing in the potty. You get the picture, I am sure. On the posture/knees issue the other thing we were suggested was that if she couldn't keep her knees spread to have her sit facing the other way, so she is backward on the potty. It will keep her legs spread far more easily than having a parent fuss at her about it (in her eyes it will be fussing - not reminding) or remind her. Since the miralax seems to be too harsh, have you tried milk of magnesia? It is supposed to be a bit milder. Just ask the doctor before you try it. [/QUOTE]
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