3 1/2 Year Old Still Wears Diapers?? Help!!?
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You just need to stop putting diapers on her. Make her wear underwear all of the time, and if she wets or messes them, then just change them, but do not put another diaper on her. I had to do this with my son, he wasn't completly potty trained until 2 months before his 4th birthday. I got really sick of washing out underwear, but it eventually worked. By letting her wear diapers you are enabling her, and she WILL get sick of being wet/messed during the times she chooses not to use the toilet.
Other Answers:
All I can say is. "Spare the rod, spoil the child"
GET TO DISCIPLINING!
My alomst 4 yr. old son is doing the same. Have you tried the reward system? Everytime she goes on the potty, give her a little treat. Don't give up. I know it is hard. Oh, and give lots and lots of praise. Well, the one who dresses her is still you, so, don't let her use diapers.
A good way to make her learn is that letting her to get dirty, that makes them feel uncomfortable, and realize why they need to go to the batroom.
When you can spend a couple of days at home, and constantly checking on her, use it to let her stay the hole day without the diapers, and when she gets wet, let her be like that for a couple o minutes.
Don't make a bid deal of it, just let her know that if she would have use her potty she would be clean, and in that exact moment you cannot change her.
Is not that you let her get an infection or something, just some minutes to make her realize what is all that about and without really giving her a big scold.
A little dicipline never hurts. You can Do Them In With Love. I realize you tried the box system! And I'm sure your encouraging. It sounds like youve tried everything. I think she must be enjoying the game with you, getting you goat and all the attention she can cause. :) Try different rewards that get HER attention. Brag to others in front of them. Change your treats!(play time with me, a walk, a snack, a story), whatever she likes! When I have time, I pick Potty Books and leave a few in the bathroom! I encourage them to grow up by enforcing that diapers are for babies and Your a BIG Girl!!! Big Girls get to do.....! Babies dont. Dont make the mistake of treating her like a baby to make a point though. At 3 years old they've got you figured out so if she fights too hard and "disrespects you', its time for discipline. Corners are good for changing minds. She can come out of the corner when shes ready to Potty. If its too late for that, a Potty sitting time out may be appropriate. (no more than 3 minutes at a time). Hope this helps!
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i have to say get rid of the diapers! when the child wets himself they learn that they dont like the feeling and soon the potty training is complete
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