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Not potty trained at 3 years
My daughter is 3 years old , still she is not potty trained . We are working parents . She goes to day care also . She Plays with the potty seat sometimes,
• Sits on it by choice (though not for potty),
• Informs after doing potty in the diaper,
• sometimes Cries when pushed to sit on the seat, and
• Has no fixed potty time yet,
Is she delayed in her potty training
We are trying to train her by keeping hervdiaper free for sometime . I am making her to sit on potty seat also . Sometimes she will sit , sometimes not . I am using padded underwears also in place of diapers for sometime
Is she delayed . I am worried as a mother .
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In addition to consistent approach, modelling her will also help. Also make a chart of her bowel movements for a week and note the most frequent time of bowel movement. And try to make her sit on potty pan around that time.
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Here are some gentle strategies:
1. Avoid pressure: Forcing or pushing can create negative associations.
2. Set a fixed potty time: Encourage sitting after meals or at regular intervals, with no pressure to “go”.
3. Use rewards or praise: Celebrate any effort, even just sitting.
4. Read potty-themed books together.
5. Role model: If possible, let her see other kids or you using the toilet.
6. Communicate with daycare: Consistent approach helps.
When to worry:
If by 3.5 to 4 years, she:
Shows no interest,
Refuses completely,
Has frequent accidents without concern,
Or you notice signs of developmental delay in other areas (speech, social, motor) —
👉 Then you should consult a pediatrician or child psychologist.
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Dr. Dharmishta Verat
Pediatrician
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
Get a child-sized potty or a seat that fits securely on the regular toilet.
Let your child explore the potty with clothes on first.
Read books or watch videos about potty training together.
Use consistent words like “pee,” “poo,” “potty” — avoid confusing or negative terms.
Have the child sit on the potty at regular times (after meals, before baths, or when they show cues).
Most children achieve daytime potty training by 4 years of age.
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Praise, stickers, or small rewards for effort — not just success.
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