Toilet training- dd holds it in while on the toilet

toilet training dd right now- she totally gets the whole thing but holds it in while on the toilet or potty. I've tried giving her a lot to drink and taking her a lot but she'll hold it in until she can't and then release just a tiny bit and continue holding it in. So she keeps doing this tiny drop thing and I'm taking her constantly since she's constantly on the verge of having to go.

How can I get her to go all that she has to while on the toilet? she knows what to do.

I've tried relaxing her, distracting her, reading books, etc but she wont let go more than teeny bit.

anyone have this?

btw its not my first and I've had this issue before but of course I can't remember what worked in the end!

you can try cereal in the toilet. most ppl do this for boys only, for aiming, but girls think it's fun too.

put blue toilet cleaner in and tell her that if she pees enough the color might change. my kids still think that's funny...

sit her backwards on the toilet and put toys on top of the tank. she can play with menchies or cars on the surface. I think sometimes it's best if she distracts herself. if you're doing it she isn't going to forget why.

I don't know if you want to do this, haven't tried it myself. would you have her urinate in a cup like in the dr's office? she may be scared of the splash. let her see how much she urinated and then she can pour it in the toilet and flush.

thanks for the suggestions...we've tried a lot... she asks to go but then still holds it in while on the toilet..she plays, reads books, eats, and it takes a while till she goes. She isn't afraid of the toilet or the splash, she's just nervous to let go. When she eventually can't hold it in anymore she lets out a little bit and then she's good to go cuz the rest she can hold in for another couple of hours! She has good bladder control b'h!!

Any other ideas on how to get her to let go and urinate all that she has to within a reasonable time of sitting on the toilet or potty?

tia

Maybe have her sit with a "special" diaper on the toilet to make, to get her used to the idea that she is supposed to feel most comfortable in this position. Once she is used to that, you can try the food coloring in the bowl type ideas.

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have you had any success yet?
I've been having the same problem with my daughter, she holds it all in until I put on a diaper for her nap or to go outside. She keeps telling me that its hurting her and she wants a pullup.
I need some good ideas...