Weeing on the potty but holding on for a poo is one of the most common sticking points in potty training. Here is why it happens and the gradual steps that actually help.
If potty training has stalled, the honest answer is often to stop, not push harder. Here is how to tell a slow start from a genuine stall, how to pause properly, and how to restart so it works.
A small number of toys genuinely help potty training by building familiarity before you start and rewarding the right moment. Most novelty potty toys, musical potties and screens do the opposite: they keep a child sitting rather than helping them signal.
The 3-day potty training method means three intensive days at home, not a guaranteed finish line. Here is what actually happens day by day, and what to expect after.
