3 years old

What's happening at this stage...

child development stages

Your child

Your 3 year old toddler is not choosing to play with other children rather than just being near them. Sharing and taking turns comes a bit more naturally now, and they are beginning to show empathy – ie they can see things from someone else’s point of view.  More about your 3 year old here.

You

From the age of 3 children can start to understand why they shouldn’t behave in certain ways, and it’s never too early to start setting boundaries for rules and behaviour. Discipline techniques like the naughty step, reward charts and praising good behaviour are all useful tools at this age.

What to expect from your 4 year old
Click here for more info 

Comments

Potty Training

My little boy was 3 in November and he's still not potty trained. He just screams when I take his nappy off and will not sit on the potty or the toilet. I really don't know what to do with him as he's so stubborn! It's hard as I work full time so I'm not home with him and I am due to have another baby in April!

really proud

my little boy will be 3 april 30th, not potty trained yet but has just learnt to stand on his own, (its a big thing to me because he has downs and quite serious heart problems for which he needs open heart surgery and is on the list), each thing what every child does is fantastic regardless of age/ability. loads of love is the best for any kid

Hi mr Plimmer, my daughter is

Hi mr Plimmer, my daughter is also 3 and has only just been potty trained, she was the last at preschool and I had started to worry. I bought her " i want my potty" which is a "little princess" book. We read it together then she sat on the potty to read it herself. I also had races with her, who could do a wee first, her downstairs on the potty and me upstairs, i always let her win :0) hope this helps and good luck.

refusses to potty train

my eldest daughter is 3 yearsold and refusses to potty train can you sugest anything. I am a single dad since my wife died some months back and i am in abit of a muddle at the moment. thanks mr plimmer

refusses to potty train

my eldest daughter is 3 yearsold and refusses to potty train can you sugest anything. I am a single dad since my wife died some months back and i am in abit of a muddle at the moment. thanks mr plimmer

potty training

I refer to the comment submitted by gandy4 on Monday 17/10/2011 You have done me a favour mentioning this as like you I have 3 children my older son and daughter were ok with it but my youngest daughter who is 3 years and 4 months old by the sound of it is just like your child. I have been worried about it. I don't know if you have cracked it yet but if so can you let me know how you did it please! Cheers

nuty baby

My baby his very nuty,but when i say no baby he lesson to me ,i love him soooooo much ,

I was very worried about

I was very worried about starting potty training when my toddler turned two but soon found i dint have to worry at all, one night during his usual routine he refused to let me put a nappy on him and has not worn one since. He turned three in september and had been dry day and night for six months...thats my boy x

toilet training any ideas?

My daughter is 3years 5 months and still will not use a potty or toilet. She knows all about what happens and follows everyone to the bathroom but says shes scared of the toilet and will not tell us why. she is my 3rd child and the other two where fine. as soon as you take her nappy off she goes hysterical. We've tried everything we can think of, sticker charts, bribery, begging, ignoring we've tried putting her on the loo and potty but she holds herself straight and kicks and screams. Apart from the toilet problems she is a calm well behaved child. Any Ideas or anyone else with the same problem?

Panda Cub Classes for ages 2-6yrs

Little Panda Cubs Starting Tuesday 11th January at Quedgeley Village Hall, Gloucester and Friday 14th January at Abbeydale Community Centre, Gloucester. Cheltenham locations oening shortly. Morning and Afternoon classes depending on age. A Play and Learn activity for you child. Your child will be taught the 7 Habbits of Happy Kids in fun environment. Ages start from 2 years old through to 6 years old. visit www.littlepandacubs.co.uk to book your free class.
 

Come join us at Kiddicare

We're the UK's number one online baby shop to find all the right products for you and your baby. From car seats to cots, we've got it all and we won't be beaten on price!

Find out more

News

Benefits cap

Spouses and partners may be prompted to live apart due to a "couple penalty" in the welfare system created by a £26,000 benefit cap, a...