Potty training help needed

[sunbob]

Minder, I think from your posts that you have a lot of knowledge about these things so may I ask you about the below? Does it mean that somewhere between 16-26 months children start to communicate their soiled nappy and somewhere between 30-50 months (2.5-4 and a bit years) they start to toilet themselves? Thanks.

Minder "Most nurseries (and childminders) work according to the EYFS which states that at 16-26 months a child is clearly communicating that they have a soiled nappy. This is great but then the proper stuff comes in.

At 30-50 months children can toilet themselves. "

[minder]

Just trying to say that yes, at 2.5 - 4 years, most children can recognise toileting needs and actually go a wee or poo by themselves, whether on a potty or toilet seat.

Girls learn potty training a lot quicker than boys in my experience.

I've thrown out a lot of rugs over the years due to keeping up with the 'pants and knickers' thing but you just have to persevere and guide your 2/3 year old to catch up with their peers, even if they're reluctant.

The EYFS is a guideline in lots of areas to help prepare children for nursery/reception/Year 1 and this includes toilet training.

I've worked in a reception class and spent a third of the day in the toilet (and another member of staff had to be present) due to changing children and it was very disruptive to the whole class really.

[mima08]

Sorry to hear about your troubles - a friend of mine had exactly the same issues with her son simply not wanting to go and it turned into a massive battle of wills. They had some success with target sticker in the loo (along these lines: http://www.amazon.co.uk/toilet-training-target-stickers-Happeedays/dp/B002GZAWUK) turning a wee into a game (it was still hard work).

Best of luck!