So frustrated

[Kristinmo]

DS refuses to potty train.  We've tried everything- ignoring it and waiting for him to do it on his own, 3 day method, bribery, etc.  He CAN do it- he shows all the signs of readiness, he is just being stubborn about this (And everything else- no idea where he gets that from ).  

He will be 4 in October and I'm convinced DD will potty train first.  

[themysteriouswife]

Allie refused. Have you spoke with the pedi?

[Kristinmo]

We talked to her a little about it when we were there for Anna's 15 month appointment in July. She said to just keep on trying and we would talk about it at his 4 year appointment in October.

What finally got Allie over the hurdle?

[bugandbibs]

I'm so sorry. Potty training G was relatively easy, so I don't have much advice. (And J came that way!)

Does he wear underpants or diapers? A friend had the same trouble with her son and eventually only allowed underwear when awake. He got tired of the mess and hassle after a week and started using the potty. It was a very, very, very, long week for her though.

[btay]

My cousin didn't get her some trained until he was almost 5, I think some kids are just stubborn. If he is showing signs of ready I would go with bug's idea of just having him in underwear and let him start dealing with the accidents

[themysteriouswife]

Honestly, she woke up one day and it clicked for peeing. She would lay in the floor and beg for a diaper when she had to poop. She refused to wear one unless she had to poop. One day H said poop on the potty or clean it up. After cleaning it up once, we had no more problems. H threw the diapers in the trash. She was over 3