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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I actually have a parenting question, but I figure you might be a good resource given all the experience with very young kids.

I have a 3 yr old who has 100% regressed on potty training and will no longer even consider it (like we're back in pull-ups full time and child has total meltdown if we even offer underwear). No amount of incentivizing, bribing, positive reinforcement has worked. I am at a loss. Pediatrician told me to just relax and let it happen on its own, and said that taking the pressure off is the best approach. My mom thinks I should send kid to OT and keep prompting, requiring child to sit on potty, etc., until it happens. WWYD?[/quote]

Does your DC seem to have a fear of using the toilet or are they just not interested? Do they seem to have any sensory issues?  Anxious child or stubborn (or both?) I’ve had a handful of children with a phobia of using the toilet due to chronic constipation.  It’s definitely an issue I’d address with a pediatrician and possibly get other professionals involved.  A meltdown when offering underwear could be anxiety?  Do they have painful stools?  Any recent UTIs?  New sibling?

But overall I agree with your pediatrician. Sometimes the pressure can be too much and they want to take control.  I’d totally drop the subject for awhile and don’t even address it.  Give them a little break (don’t offer underwear, don’t talk about the toilet) but..I’d have them assist more in diapering.  At this age a typical child knows what needs to happen.  Have them help grab diaper, throw it away and take your time.  Make diaper changes obviously fine, but slow and boring so they don’t see it as the easier option.  I think given that there are no other issues, your goal is to help them realize using the toilet is the easier option.  If that 4th birthday is approaching and there is still no progress I may check in with your pediatrician again.

My older two and most of my older two and most of my nanny kids were 3ish when they fully potty trained and it was overall on their own terms.  Not a huge fan of pushing it at 18-24 months but it works for some kids.  Many seem to regress.

Best of luck! [/quote]

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