Tracy Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 We have been having serious potty training woes here with ds3.5. He has tremendous anxiety about it. The OT says we are doing everything she would suggest. The only thing she could offer was that maybe a handheld electronic game would be a significant enough distraction to help him to sit on the potty long enough to get everything in the potty that rightfully belongs there. :tongue_smilie: No I personally really hate those things, and I have in the past told my kids that they will never be allowed in my house. When friends come over with them, they are put away for the duration of the visit. But we are very desperate. Can anyone suggest something that would work for a 3.5yo that is very good with the computer, loves trucks and sports, knows his alphabet and single-letter phonics and can count nearly to 100? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Leapster? At least that way you can get educational games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smillard00 Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 We really like Leapster. We bought one when they first came out 10 or 11 years ago and it lasted until last year when we bought our second one. Not bad! And we're still using the original games we bought. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Do you have an iphone or other smartphone? there are tons of apps that kids love. I mean, yes, your iphone is now in the vicinity of the potty chair, but he probably won't drop it in :lol: If you don't have one, I'd seriously consider buying an itouch before a Leapster or such. They are more money upfront, but much more versatile, and apps are WAY cheaper than games. As in, the cost quickly equals out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Do you have an iphone or other smartphone? there are tons of apps that kids love. I mean, yes, your iphone is now in the vicinity of the potty chair, but he probably won't drop it in :lol: If you don't have one, I'd seriously consider buying an itouch before a Leapster or such. They are more money upfront, but much more versatile, and apps are WAY cheaper than games. As in, the cost quickly equals out. :lol: No iphone or smartphone here. In fact, I don't even know what an itouch is. I don't think it will be long before the paleontologists are digging us up. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokotg Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 If you don't have one, I'd seriously consider buying an itouch before a Leapster or such. They are more money upfront, but much more versatile, and apps are WAY cheaper than games. As in, the cost quickly equals out. :iagree: I'm SO glad we went with touches over other gaming things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Dh has an Ipad for work. Would that work like the itouch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) We used to have special books for potty time - they weren't read at any other time, so they became a treat. We had a book about trucks that had buttons to push that made truck noises.... Good luck, Laura Edited August 9, 2011 by Laura Corin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 The Leapster was one of the best educational and fun games ever to enter our home and the games go all the way up to 4th grade so longevity was great too. We purchased our first one for our then 3 year old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 I agree that an itouch would be more versatile and generally better, but come on! It's gonna be held by a three year old boy, on the POTTY! No way would I give him a smart phone or any gaget like that. Leapsters are a bit more, um, durable, larger, less slippery, and not as much money up front. It wouldn't take that many games to entertain a 3 yr old. One would probably do it. :) :grouphug: Good luck. I hate potty training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 What about a v-tech VReader? It's kind of like an animated Kindle for kids. You can purchase cartridges (these have a book and games on them) or download books. My youngest loves his. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Dh has an Ipad for work. Would that work like the itouch? Yes, the ipad will have tons of the same cool apps. If your son can hold it comfortably, I'd give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Yes, the ipad will have tons of the same cool apps. If your son can hold it comfortably, I'd give it a try. Okay, I think I will check out the ipad apps. The ipad is new enough to dh that he can probably do without it for a couple of weeks. If that doesn't work out, I'll look at Leapster and v-tech. There is no way I am getting an itouch, though. I wouldn't know what to do with it. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katilac Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Okay, I think I will check out the ipad apps. The ipad is new enough to dh that he can probably do without it for a couple of weeks. If that doesn't work out, I'll look at Leapster and v-tech. There is no way I am getting an itouch, though. I wouldn't know what to do with it. :tongue_smilie: Don't worry about that; your 3-yr-old would have it figured out in no time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Don't worry about that; your 3-yr-old would have it figured out in no time! :lol: No kidding! He was teaching me how to use the ipad just the other day! They really ought to make children's toys a lot cheaper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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