Potty Train in 3 Days. Is it Possible?

This post originally appeared on Farmington Patch and is a contribution from a community member.

I'm sure you have read about potty training methods that promise to potty train your child in 3 days.

But you wonder if such methods are just gimmicks. Same here!

When I started potty training my daughter, she was such a hard case. I started looking into all of these methods, programs, and books. I was so desperate and wanted a quick fix.

"Only 3 days!" I thought... that's awesome! 

There are so many methods that promise different things. They all teach different approaches to potty training.

My daughter was so afraid of the potty, and stubborn at the same time. I had to find a program that was going to consider her temperament and fears. So I decided to do what any good blogger would do. I decided to review some of these popular programs.

For myself, and my readers...you're welcome!

First let's answer the question, "Can I potty train my child in 3 days?"

Well that depends on how you define potty train.

If you mean that your child will be completely accident free after 3 days, then the answer is NO. And any program that promises you that, you should definitely stay away from.

Your child will have accidents and that is completely normal. If you think that your child will be diaper free at nighttime after only 3 days, then the answer is also a resounding NO!

Being able to hold urine in during the night is a developmental milestone. Your child's bladder has to signal her brain to wake her up. That is something that happens with age. Click here to continue reading the full post and learn more about different potty training methods and programs.