A.O. asks from Ardmore, OK on January 27, 2008
Help! 20 Month Old Will Only Use Potty with Me
My daughter is 20 months old and we have begun potty training in the last week. We have another baby coming in May and I want to avoid having 2 in diapers if at all possible. (I've already done it once before) She does great with me, wears panties, stays dry all day, UNTIL someone else besides me, watches her. She will scream and resist sitting on the potty and then wet herself. As soon as I'm back in the picture it's buisness as usual. So, what gives?
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J.K. answers from Dallas on January 28, 2008
That is great that she will respond to you. As a Early Childhood Degree.. 20 months old is still very young to be potty training. I know my daughter showed signs that she was ready to train at that time.. but it wasn't until she was 2 1/2 years old that she was truly ready. If you push too soon, you end up with a battle and a lot of accidents.
D.J. answers from Amarillo on January 30, 2008
My son was the same way. The way we solved this problem was to teach him to take himself to the potty. It took a while, but he eventually got where he could go in there, pull down his own pants, and go to the bathroom. That way I didn't always have to be around to take him, and he didn't get embarrassed when someone else tried to do it. He still pretty much only poops for me, but at least during the day at the babysitters he no longer wets his pants. Good luck.
C.S. answers from Amarillo on January 28, 2008
That is great that she is this far along with it, and I understand not wanting two in diapers--but she is really young to be completely potty trained. That is a lot of pressure for her. Just keep letting her do what she will, and it will come soon. Right now she probably just feels more comfortable with you bc it's new to her. Just give it time. The two in diapers might overlap a little, but patience is all she needs. She will do great. Good Luck and Congrats! (I am due in May with a little girl too--3rd baby) :)
M.M. answers from Dallas on January 28, 2008
Since she is a young potty trainer I think this is very normal and unfortunately she will probably need just a little more time to get comforable without you. :)
My daughter went through this for a couple months, we did the same thing to get out of diapers before the new baby came :) Good luck with your pregnancy.
R.G. answers from Dallas on January 28, 2008
20 months is really so young, I would just give her time. She isn't confident enough yet in her ability unless she is with mama. That is a wonderful testament to your loving care!
T.R. answers from Dallas on January 28, 2008
go ahead and put her in a pull-up with sitter/grandma! if she is doing well with you- then kudos to her- accidents away from home are not a set-back...just the fact that you have success with her at home is a bonus! encourage her at home and simply give more time for "away" success:) God Bless you!
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