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[quote=Anonymous]Trained DS at just over 3 years. Didn’t follow a particular method, but we were consistent.

Day 1 - Set a “potty alarm” and went to the bathroom every 30 minutes. Got a check mark for trying. Got to 10 and received a special toy. By end of Day 1 he was getting up and going on his own even when the alarm didn’t go off.

We trained in Pull-ups because I’m not adding to the stress by having to clean my entire house all day.

Day 2 - Same process, but potty alarm was every 45 minutes. Second half of the day we barely used the alarm because he was self-initiating.

Day 3 - Same process but first day in underwear. He had an accident when he couldn’t pull his pants down quick enough. I calmly cleaned it up, comforted him, and let him know accidents happen.

Some people (including here) seem obsessed with training as early as possible, but each kid is different and you have to work with them. Our son wasn’t ready earlier, but when he was it was a breeze compared to some of the stories I’ve heard.

Contrary to what some may say, 3 isn’t too late. [/quote]

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