How does everyone deal with potty training in particular pants?

I have a 2 year old who has refused to potty train until a few days ago, but now won’t wear pants! She will go around naked and used the potty but won’t wear pants to go out and if she does around the house then won’t tell me she needs a wee or poo! HELP! I don’t want to force her and scare her as she has gone backwards before! Is it a case if just waiting it out or persevere?
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Have you tried reminding her to go potty every hour ? Even if she says no, try sitting her on the potty for 2-3 min to see if she’ll go.

@Cece yeah she will use the potty ok, she doesn’t really need reminding but it’s trying to get her into pants, she just refuses so is just going around the house naked the whole time! X

They don't like the wetness if peed in their knickers which is why she'd rather go naked. They understand a lot more than we think. I alway give 2 options. You can either wear a nappy or knickers. Which do you choose? Or reward... If you wear your pants!/ knickers, I will give you a sticker/ you get 10mins more TV time/ I'll give you an ice lolly... Etc... Hope this helps. Keep us posted. X

@Georgia ahh okay I don’t really have any advice for that, have you tried having her pick out her outfits 🥲

@Ghitta Thankyou, might try rewards as that got her on the potty in the first place x

@Cece yeah she’s stubborn, will only wear a dress but still won’t choose any pants X

Rewards and choices works wonders. They just want to be in control. So give them options. They can still choose and feel in control. Good luck.

@Ghitta Thankyou so much, will give it a go! X

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