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Potty training- Can anyone suggest a book, dvd or program?

My wife and I are attempting to potty train our 2 1/2 year old girl. So far, not a lot of success, but we haven't been at it very long. We've decided we need to quit "winging it" and find some kid of program to follow. Can anyone suggest a book or other type of potty training program that could give us some guidence?

You don't need to spend money on a book or DVD or anything. I took Child Development, and here's what worked for my niece. She will be 3 in February, hasn't had an "accident" in 7 months, and NEVER wears diapers, not when we are out of the house or even at night.

Get a potty seat that goes on the big potty. They sell them and are easily removed for when you or your wife would have to go. When you first get it, make a HUGE deal of it. Tell her how awesome it is, how she's such a big girl and can use the big potty, etc. Let her climb on it and make sure she can get to it on her own.

There are a few things you need to do to potty train her.

(1) Be consistent. Ask her if she has to go potty about every 30 minutes. Make sure you ask her and take her potty when she wakes up in the morning, when she wakes up from a nap, and when you are about to leave the house. Even if she says no, ask her twice, just in case. Say something like "Mommy is going to try to go potty, do you want to try too?" If she gets the hint that EVERYONE tries to go potty in the morning, and before leaving the house, she'll get in the habit.

(2) You need a reward system. We used Skittles with my niece, but you can use anything... stickers, etc. She should get one reward (sticker/candy) for trying, and two if she actually goes in the potty. If she goes number two, she should get three! If she tries, but doesn't make it and pees in her pull-up or something like that, then you should praise her for her efforts so that she knows she ALMOST did it... "Daddy is so happy that you tried to go potty. It's ok that you didn't make it, but daddy is happy that you tried really hard."

(3) Pull-ups work wonders. They are great for nights and being out of the house. While you are at home, you could try to let her use panties. This is up to you, as there will definitely be a few accidents. Tell her that if she pees in her pretty panties today, then she will have to put on a pull-up for the rest of the day. Make each day a fresh start. You see what I mean? We did this with my niece and she loved her panties, so she learned not to soil them.

(4) Don't expect her to be able to stay dry while out of the house or at night for the first few weeks. However, make sure you STILL ask her. While you are at a restaurant, ask her if she needs to go every 30 minutes like you would at home. Even if she has already wet herself, keep asking. She will learn that it's important to pay attention to having to go potty.

(5) It took about 3 months for my niece to be potty-trained completely. So, don't expect for it to happen overnight. Just be patient with her, and she will get it.

(6) You may want to start after the holiday season. If you try to start now, it'll be hard having to ask her during Christmas, etc. But, that's up to you.

All you really need is a willing child and patient parents. If your daughter is completely against the idea of using the potty... find out why. There are many reasons it could be, from the seat being cold, to not knowing if she has to go yet. Don't let yourself get too frustrated.

By her 3rd birthday, she should be getting into potty training. If it is still unsuccessful (a few accidents are ok, but she should at least be using the potty while at home on a consistent basis) then you should probably see her pediatrician.

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