I regret to inform you that I can no longer find the link that I used to potty train my child. But I do remember the process and if you use a search engine and say you want to potty train a child in 2-3 days there are several places to check out.
So here is the method that I used. My daughter was just one week shy of her 3rd birthday. I had the time and energy to do it, so I went for it. Starting on Monday morning, after breakfast, I took my daughters diaper off, and left her bare bottom. I told her to use the potty if she needed to. I made a simple "Good Job" potty chart with a marker, one sheet of notebook paper, and a package of stickers.
Now here is the boring part. I sat with her the entire morning. Watching her, following her, so that if she started going I could rush her to the little potty chair I placed downstairs. (our only bathroom is upstairs) In addition every 15-20 minutes I would tell her to try to use the potty. (I gave her a sticker for trying as well, as she is a stubborn child and didn't want to sit until I offered up that reward)
After a few hours of nothing (hey! at least no accidents!) She finally did it! Then, now this is me and my idea, I gave her a little candy treat. (This method of treat giving worked for the first two children, although it sometimes back fires later when you try to take the treat away) I figured at this point I would deal with that later.
It has been two weeks and for the most part she is doing really well. No #2 on the potty yet, but that will come. We put a pull up on her when we drive in the car, or to church, but she treats it like underwear so it works for now.
This method may not work for you, every child is different. All three of my children were, are, different, but I hope that this will give you encouragement to try something new in your adventure into potty training.
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