Mom of Triplets Wants to Know When to Start Potty Training??????

Hi L.. I don't know about potty training triplets, but it is good to go when they are starting to show an interest. You can always try the little one on that takes her nappy off when she wants to go toilet and get some stories from the local library about going to the toilet.

Each child is ready at a different time. I had one child who was daytime potty trained at 18 months because he was ready. On the other hand, I had a daughter who wasn't ready until she was 3.2 years old. Most of them, however, trained when they were two years old. When they are ready is the time to introduce it. And don't make the other kids feel bad about not being ready on time. Tell them about it and show them their sister, but don't force it on them. Reward them, but not lavishly. Praise them for success, but don't punish for failure. Eventually, they are become potty trained! :-)

Hi L.,
Good grief: soon, I hope! My 21 month old is ready, and I think it could be a lot of work, but easier, with triplets.

Once *you* are ready (sorry, there's too many people who will tell you to "wait" forever, I think that's unrealistic, esp. with triples!!) buy 3 potty chairs, take a week of vacation, and go for it!

We're going to do the "commando" technique with our 2nd (worked well for our first, in a modified version).

Have fun :)
T

Hi L.,
It sounds to me that at least the one girl is close, if not ready to start working with. They are not too young to start working with if they are showing signs. I was 19 months when my mom Potty Trained me. Good luck!
D.

There is no right or wrong time to start potty training, when they express interest in the potty, remove diapers because they are wet, then they are getting interested, my oldest started to "try" at 12 months! I was frustrated by it and not sure I was doing things right, so I made her stop and went to the library to read up on it! I needed more patients! I had none! she was 100% potty trained by 18 months, no diapers at night even! it like everything for kids is going to be at different stages! the one who removes the diaper, she may be ready! for boys, they like to "aim" we used cheerios in the potty for my brothers son, it worked but was messy at times... I only had 1 at a time to deal with so I feel for you! good luck!

It sounds like the daughter who is taking off her diaper when it is wet is ready to start the process of learning to use the toilet. Introduce the idea and see where it goes. The kids are young so you have plenty of time, but if one is showing interest it is a golden opportunity to get started. Some kids start using the toilet as young as 18 months. There are many websites with "Toileting readiness" info. Take a look at the signs of readiness. If she is exhibiting a few, get the potty party started.

HI L., and wow 3 for your first time that is amazing!! Well I work at a child care center and let me tell you 19 months is definietly not too early. Children are a lot smarter these days because we are smarter. By her taking her diaper off she is telling you she does not like to be dirty and is probably ready to be shown how to go on her own. The best way I have experienced to teach a child to go is to be consistant. Take them every hour weather they need it or not take them to the potty, sit them down, explain to them that its ok to go in the potty. Then turn around or step out of the bathroom to give them a llittle space, like I said before they might not go the first few times, but this method has helped with many of the children at my center. Our youngest child that we had potty trained was 17 months. I wish you the best of luck and god bless :)

I've always heard that any time after 18 months is appropriate to introduce the concept. Whether or not they are ready is another matter. I'd give it a try, just keep it low-key and no pressure. If a child doesn't get it with in 10 days to 2 weeks, I'd say the child is not ready and let it go for a while.

My son trained before he was 2, so it's not uncommon, nor is it true that boys are more difficult to train and/or train older. My daughter was about 2 and 3/4 and had been much more difficult. Son was a breeze! Every kid is different. :)

Girls are always ahead of the curve when it comes to potty training. 19 months seems a little young to me but maybe you could get her her own little potty and see what happens. She might pick up on it. Just try not to make it a big deal if they don't go in the potty everytime. I tried to rush my son into potty training and got angry when he wouldn't go in the potty and I regret it to this day. (He was 3 when we started.) Good luck! Be patient! They will all figure it out before they go to kindergarten--I promise!

My oldest daughter was ready to potty train before 2. If she can communicate to you when she needs to go, I say go for it.

both my girls were potty trained at 18m... If she is takingher diaper off everytime she potty's in it then she is ready.. Everyone is different about potty training there kids some people feedl the child will let them know when they are ready & then there are people who potty train there kids when they are ready.. good luck

Hi L.! First of all, God bless you girlfriend, first time momma with 3! Jeez! I have 2 1/2 year old twins and they have been potty training for quite a while. The taking the diaper off every time its wet is very familiar! I'd say that's a great sign to introduce potty training! It has good days and bad days but give it a try and be consistent yet patient (with yourself!) Its hard enough to potty train 1 let alone 2 or 3 and sometimes you will think ur losing ur mind! And although they are only 19 months, she can definitely understand you :-) just explain over and over what she has to do and why and give a reward when they make progress like an m&m when she pees. Kids will do just about anything for a treat! Hang in there, it will get more frustrating before it gets better. My older twin had a bad habit of taking her diaper off and peeing on the carpet! It was horrible for a while we were constantly spot shampooing! Lol

If you need a friend or support feel free to call me! I'd be glad to listen!

C.
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Treat them each as individuals.... Sounds to me like the one daughter that keeps removing her diaper may be ready to potty train.

With my oldest daughter... I was able to potty train her but she had to run bottomless and then she ran to the bathroom when she had to do... She did this until she got it down and then I put her in big girl panties. My son did not get fully potty trained until 4.

Hi L., Google "potty training triplets" and see what comes up. My big advice is that when you start, make sure you are ready to go FORWARD and not BACK. Meaning, do not put them back in diapers after you have them in pullups...do not put them in pullups after you have them in underware...this just confuses them. My daughter was potty trained at 18 mos in less than 2 weeks, but that was thanks to a wonderful home daycare provider that worked wonders. My son did not get fully trained until almost FIVE! And even tho they are triplets, as you know, they are individuals also. So just don't start too early so you have to go back...GOOD LUCK TO YOU!