{"id":5021,"date":"2020-07-06T20:35:10","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T20:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/?p=5021"},"modified":"2020-07-07T03:35:03","modified_gmt":"2020-07-07T03:35:03","slug":"unrealistic-potty-training-expectations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/unrealistic-potty-training-expectations\/","title":{"rendered":"Oh Crap! The 3 Day Potty Training Method Is Unrealistic"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-1::before{padding-top:52.333333333333%; }img#mv-trellis-img-1{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-2::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-2{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-3::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-3{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:75%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:166.66666666667%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style><p><em><strong>Are you planing on potty training soon? Are you in the middle of potty training and it's not going as smoothly as you hoped?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>You might have heard about the magical 3 Day Potty Training Method. And while that timeline might work for some toddlers, it also sets completely unrealistic expectations for the majority of families.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5034 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb.jpg\" alt=\"potty training graphic\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-1080x565.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"eager\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5034 size-full eager-load\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201200%20628'%3E%3Crect%20width='1200'%20height='628'%20style='fill:%23e3e3e3'\/%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"potty training graphic\" width=\"1200\" height=\"628\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-1\" data-src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb.jpg.webp\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-300x157.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-1024x536.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-768x402.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-fb-1080x565.jpg.webp 1080w\" data-svg=\"1\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>This is not a comprehensive potty training guide<em> (although here is a blog post where I write about <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/potty-training\/\"><strong>how we potty train our strong-willed child<\/strong><\/a>... It took us about 3 months, just in case you're curious about it.) <\/em><\/p>\n<p>I am not trying to sell you on any book or method for potty training.<strong> I am not trying to write a viral blog post about how to potty train your kid in record time. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I just believe that our experience with potty training is a very realistic timeline for many toddlers, and I don't want parents getting worried if they were unable to potty train their toddler in 3 days... or even 3 weeks.<\/p>\n<p>Read this article if you're frustrated with how potty training is going (or rather, <em>not going)<\/em>, getting pressure from your in-laws (<em>or anyone else<\/em>) about potty training, or just want to be reassured that your potty training experience is&nbsp;<em>normal.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>I also talk about why having a kid in diapers is actually <em>easier<\/em> than a potty trained toddler... so don't be in a rush to get through this milestone!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5038 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4.jpg\" alt=\"let's talk potty training graphic\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5038 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4.jpg.webp\" alt=\"let's talk potty training graphic\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-4-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2>Major milestone<\/h2>\n<p>Potty training is one of the major milestones that parents look forward to as their child grows from a baby into an independent little toddler. Typically after age two, us parents are tired of changing diapers all day every day and spending money on diapers and wipes.<\/p>\n<p>I definitely started counting down months until our son was ready for potty training - long before he showed any signs of readiness.<\/p>\n<h2>Pressure from society<\/h2>\n<p>In addition to parents themselves desperately wanting to cross over to the land of no diapers, there is also lots of pressure from society around potty training.<\/p>\n<p>You have the moms who are all like, <strong><em>\"my daughter is 18 months and she is potty trained!\"<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Or our parents and <strong><em>in-laws who SWEAR that their kids were out of diapers by age 2.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Or the moms who claim that they <strong><em>\"just put their son on the potty and he peed! He was potty trained in 3 days!\"<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And while this might certainly be true for <em>them<\/em>, I feel like this sets totally unrealistic expectations for <em>many many&nbsp;<\/em>parents and their kids. (And I also have a feeling that our parents just forgot what age we were&nbsp;<em>really<\/em> potty trained.)<\/p>\n<p>There's no need to compete about how early your kid was potty trained. They'll all learn to poop in the toilet&nbsp;<em>eventually<\/em>. There's no need to brag about it.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5037 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3.jpg\" alt=\"toddler reaching into toilet\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5037 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"toddler reaching into toilet\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-3-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2>Unrealistic expectations<\/h2>\n<p>All kids develop at a different rate and follow their own timelines.<\/p>\n<p>Think about it - some kids walk by 8 months and some need up to 18 months. Some babies are loving their first introduction to baby food at 4 months and some don't start eating real table foods until over a year old <em>(heck, this whole blog is about <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/start-here\/\"><strong>overcoming picky eating<\/strong><\/a>... some babies LOVE to eat, some babies take a little longer to learn to eat!).<\/em> Some kids read by the time they turn 5 and some needs a few extra years with phonics exercises to start reading.<\/p>\n<p>You get the idea.<\/p>\n<p>So <em>of course<\/em> every baby has a different timeline for when they are ready for potty training. And once they are <em>ready<\/em>, they will have their own timeline for<em> how long it actually takes them to become potty trained.&nbsp;<\/em>No wonder there is so much variation as to what is \"normal\" when it comes to potty training.<\/p>\n<p>Reading blogs about how one supermom of 5 managed to potty train all her kids in 3 days before they were two years old sets unrealistic expectations for many parents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Sure, it's possible for many kids.<\/strong><\/em><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>But there are SO MANY FAMILIES where this is not the norm. <strong>It's just that no one writes blogs or publishes parenting books about those kids who take months.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5036 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image.jpg\" alt=\"toddler fell into toilet\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image.jpg 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5036 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image.jpg.webp\" alt=\"toddler fell into toilet\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2>Potty training readiness<\/h2>\n<p>There are so many different signs of potty training readiness:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Showing interest in adults or other kids going to the bathroom<\/li>\n<li>Tugging at the diaper or touching the diaper before or after peeing or pooping<\/li>\n<li>Taking off a soiled or wet diaper<\/li>\n<li>Hating being in a soiled or wet diaper<\/li>\n<li>Going somewhere to be alone to pee or poop<\/li>\n<li>Squatting to pee or poop<\/li>\n<li>Telling parents that they have to pee or poop, or telling us&nbsp;<em>after<\/em> the fact<\/li>\n<li>Or simply being old enough to understand of the concept and give it a try when the parents decide it's time to potty train<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>But on top of this, toddlers have to actually <em>want to use the potty<\/em> and learn to tell us or go to the bathroom on their own.<\/p>\n<h2>Potty training regressions and taking a break<\/h2>\n<p>Don't worry if you've started potty training and it's just not working, or if your child has a regression.<\/p>\n<p>It is <strong>totally normal to go one step forward and two steps back<\/strong> with potty training. It is normal to see progress, and even be fully potty trained, and <em>then<\/em> go into a regression.<\/p>\n<p>Parenting experts always say to think about whether anything has changed in your child's life if they have a regression - <em>is there a new sibling? A new babysitter? A new routine?<\/em><\/p>\n<p>But <strong>sometimes toddlers simply decide they don't want to do something<\/strong>, and you just have to let them go through that phase and not pressure them too much. Of course it's frustrating. <strong>It's a delicate balance<\/strong> to not pressure while still trying to get them to do the right thing&nbsp;<em>and<\/em> feel independent at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We started <em>trying<\/em> to potty train our son around 2 years and 8 months. We got our son to pee in the potty successfully so<strong> we thought we were off to a great start!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But after a few days <strong>he simply lost interest.<\/strong> He actually started getting really upset when we suggested going to the potty - he started crying and asking for his diaper instead.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>So we backed off and <strong>gave him a couple of weeks before we tried again.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When we re-started, we had a bit more luck! He was excited about using the potty and even started telling us when he had to go.<\/p>\n<p>And then suddenly he started peeing ONLY ON THE FLOOR. ALL THE TIME. He <em>knew<\/em> he wasn't supposed to do that. He was totally doing it on purpose.<\/p>\n<p><strong>So we backed off again for a few weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5035 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2.jpg\" alt=\"toddler playing with toilet paper\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5035 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"toddler playing with toilet paper\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2-300x225.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-image-2-768x576.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><\/p>\n<h2>Potty training - success!<\/h2>\n<p><strong>On our third attempt to potty training our son, we finally saw lots of progress!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>And again, it took is wayyy longer than 3 days. It took us about 3 months total - and we still have some accidents. And we haven't even <em>started<\/em> potty training at night yet.<\/p>\n<p>And that is totally OK. That is sooo within the realm of normal. I've heard lots of parents say it took them weeks, months, up to 6+ months to be potty trained, or up to a year because pooping and nighttime potty training took much longer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But as I said before - <strong>no one is bragging about that on the internet<\/strong>, so you don't hear about those cases unless you really talk to other moms and ask.<\/p>\n<p>I wrote a separate post about <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/potty-training\/\"><strong>how we potty trained our strong-willed son<\/strong><\/a>, if you want to read it!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>I am not trying to write some viral blog post about how to potty train a child in record time.<\/strong> I believe our timeline is pretty realistic for many families, especially if you have any other things going on, such as major changes in your toddler's life or schedule, or a toddler with special needs.<\/p>\n<h2>Finally potty trained.... but is life easier???<\/h2>\n<p>I am not going to lie, my husband and I feel <strong>a sense of accomplishment now that we potty trained our son<\/strong>. That's one less thing that our parents will keep harping on to us about raising our child.<\/p>\n<p>But <strong>honestly, life in diapers was a little easier!<\/strong> More expensive, but easier.<\/p>\n<p>With diapers, we could do diaper changes on&nbsp;<em>our<\/em> time (within reason). If I was in the middle of cooking dinner and my son pooped, I could wait until I put the casserole in the oven before I went to change him.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>But now if he says he has to go to the potty, HE HAS TO GO. RIGHT NOW. <strong>We have to drop everything we're doing and immediately find a bathroom.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Are you 1 hour into waiting in a TSA line waiting to go through security to catch your flight with your toddler? Guess what, you gotta grab all your stuff and find a bathroom or risk having poop in your kid's pants. Did you just get on the train (let's say subway in NYC) and have 40 minutes left of your train ride? Guess what, you gotta grab all your stuff,, get off the train, find a disgusting bathroom, yell at your kid to NOT TOUCH ANYTHING BECAUSE IT IS DIRTY, then wait for another train.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We actually waited until after we went on vacation before we started potty training because I knew I didn't want to deal with that while traveling.<em> (By the way, read my article about <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/traveling-toddler\/\"><strong>traveling with babies and toddlers<\/strong><\/a> - it has lots of tips for traveling with picky eaters and for how to navigate airports and security with a baby or toddler without losing your mind... and has a free printable packing list!)<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>In summary....<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Don't stress<\/strong> too much about potty training your toddler.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Don't worry<\/strong> if it takes your child longer than 3 days, 3 weeks, or even 3 months.<\/p>\n<p>Don't worry about your kid being the only one not potty trained kid in daycare - I guarantee the teachers have seen it all. And for the schools that require kids to be potty trained by 3 years old... that really bothers me. They should know better than to expect something like that.. it is NOT realistic for many families!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Forget those people<\/strong> who like to boast about their kid being potty trained.<\/p>\n<p>If your parents pressure you, just calmly repeat \"yes, you've said that before.\"<\/p>\n<p>Read about <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/potty-training\/\"><strong>how we potty trained our strong willed toddler<\/strong><\/a> to see actual practical tips for potty training... according to your <em>own<\/em> timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Feel free to send me a message on Instagram (<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/highchairchronicles\">@highchairchronicles<\/a><\/strong>) if you ever want to chat about potty training!<\/p>\n<h2>Other toddler parenting articles you might find helpful:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>22 <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/life-skills-three-year-olds\/\">Life skills to teach your toddlers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>My #1 <a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/tip-reduce-toddler-meltdowns\/\">tip for reducing meltdowns in toddlers<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/open-ended-toys-for-two-year-olds\/\"><strong>Open ended toys for toddlers<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/toddler-fall-asleep\/\"><strong>What I say to my toddler to get him to fall asleep on his own every night<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/autism-diagnosis\/\"><strong>Coming to terms with the Autism diagnosis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/how-to-feed-toddler-refuses-to-eat\/\"><strong>How to feed a toddler who refuses to eat<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>I would love to hear your thoughts on this! Leave me a comment below and let me know about&nbsp;<em>your<\/em> experience with potty training.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b>Know someone who need to read this? Share it with them using the share buttons below, and don't forget to save it for later on Pinterest:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5032 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/highchairchronicles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/potty-training-pin.jpg\" alt=\"potty training pinterest graphic\" width=\"600\" height=\"1000\" data-pin-title=\"When the 3 Day Potty Training Method doesn't work\" data-pin-description=\"The 3 Day Potty Training Method has been trendy for a while, but it sets unrealistic expectations for many families. 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