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Toddlers: 24 Months+
How long to expect accidents once moving to undies?
DD has been in undies since Saturday. I think she's doing ok, although she was doing better about pooping in the potty before she started wearing undies. Go figure! The afternoons are a little rough b/c she's more tired and not as willing to use the potty. Still we're talking about 1-3 accidents a day.
Should I keep at it?
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Re: How long to expect accidents once moving to undies?
She's 2 1/4. Has been using the potty on her own accord when she wants for a good 3 mos now. Just took the diapers away last weekend.
My DD is not potty trained so take what I say with a grain of salt
I always get worried when people try to potty train their kids too young or when they aren't ready / showing the signs. It tends to be a longer process and sometimes it just ends up that the parents are trained... not the kids. That said, if your DD has been usuing the potty at her own will, then I'd stick with it. But, if it doesn't work out, don't get discouraged... she's still young. My personal view is to not worry about it until she's 3. Right now, we're just at the stage where we talk about it, she sometimes sits on the potty (has gone a few times), and will often ask if she can "watch me go potty" to which I say "yes, of course!". I feel we're on the right track at my house but I don't want to push it.
Sometimes toddlers seem to roll with potty training in the first days, when it's all fun, new, rewarding, and exciting. Even if they're not really all that into it, they'll work with you for a sticker or an M&M. And for some, this gets them into the habit and they're good to go!
For some, though, there comes a point when they realize, "Hey -- I think Mommy wants me to stop playing and go to the potty EVERY SINGLE TIME I HAVE TO PEE! Sheesh! That's really going to cramp my style! I'm not sure I can commit to that arrangement. I'll let Mommy know I'm not okay with that by just letting it flow down my legs a few times. Whatever."
And then I think there are some kids who think to themselves, "Hey -- Mommy sure seems to want me to do this pottying thing. I really like saying 'no' to what Mommy wants. I feel big and powerful when I stand up to her, more like a big kid. Since she seems to want me to pee in the potty a lot, I bet I'll feel GREAT if I just go in my undewear! That'll be the ultimate 'NO, Mommy!'"
Since your DD is already going in the potty pretty well, I wouldn't stop trying completely. But I would back off and make it a "no biggie" kind of thing. Or let her choose each day whether or not to wear underwear. If she's balking for either of the reasons above, backing off on the intensity will help her understand that it's her choice.
I think both are going on. She is SO much like her big brother, how did I get *this* lucky twice? I have backed off a bit b/c I could see it turning into a power struggle. but, she still seems to want to wear undies. It seemed to click a little faster with DS, but he was a little older too.