We initially tried with a sticker chart but she grew tired of that. Several months later, she is going all of the time at daycare but absolutely refuses to use the potty at home. We tried putting underwear on her last weekend and asking her if she could keep them dry but that didn't work at all. She had potty tantrums.
So we're stepping it up by giving her a treat for using the potty. She is really excited to use it now but I am conflicted about using treats (she gets two Raisinettes) to motivate her. Has anyone done this and did it work long-term? Or should we just wait a few months until she decides to use the potty all of the time? She is 29 months. TIA.
Re: Whose using rewards to PT?
DD loves wearing Minnie or Tinkerbell underwear. So her reward for staying dry and using the potty is that she gets to wear underwear instead of a pull up.
For a #2 in the potty, we use either 1 or 2 small marshmallows or fruit snacks. I think we get Motts fruit snacks which are easy for her to chew and made with fruit and veggie juices (I know they aren't "healthy", but for a treat, they aren't too bad).
I would continue with the treats if it gets her to use the potty. Then fade them out once she gets the hang of it.
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