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How Do I Potty Train?
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on November 12, 2009
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There are a lot of posts about potty training. I didn't see any about how to actually start doing it. My son has a great interest in the potty, so I would like to ge...
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- I have 3 boys and they have all trained on their own when they were ready much to the dismay of the rest of my family. They were all 31/2 to 4 when they did it. Yest...
- Ok i've potty trained 3 kids and all were different so it is not a simple answer. The fact your son is interested is a plus for you. My son was over 3 and still had no...
- Lori H's post is spot on. All I can add is that I have gone through this with two boys and they both were veryyyyy different with their "readiness". My older one, he...
Potty Train
Asked by F.D. from New York
on December 21, 2009
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hey mamas! how would be the best way to potty train my daughter who is 18 months?happy holidays ! and please always remember that quality time is way better than any g...
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- I think 18 months is too early, even for a girl.
- Although 18 months is not impossible to potty train, I agree that 18 months is early. A couple of key signals to look for is 1. Is she waking in the morning, and from ...
- 18 months is too young for potty training. They don't have the proper control yet. You will only make both you and her frustrated. Wait at least until she's 2-1/2.
When to Potty Train?
Asked by M.Y. from Los Angeles
on January 16, 2011
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I have a 16 month old son who is still in diapers. Some of my family members have encouraged me to start potty training. Some say they have done so and by 17 months, t...
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- I recommend a great "Potty Training" Book called "Potty Potty Potty" it is a very simple and sweet book, and it is illustrated by cartoons. A reward is Great Too!! I t...
- here's great deal of information at this site: readiness checklists, and the science/research on various approaches to potty training: http://www.parentingscience.com/...
- I think 16 months is way too young. They just don't get it even if they "get lucky" once in a while. The developmental stage of "full bladder, need to go" just doesn...
When to Potty Train?
Asked by R.P. from Cleveland
on April 2, 2010
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Audrey is 1 yr 1 month old and is staying dry 90% of the time during the day now and sometimes wakes up dry from a night of sleep, I am thinking about starting to trai...
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- Here is a list of signs, your child may be ready to potty train. It has been my experience, MOST children really will let you know when they are ready. Spending a year...
- My daughter trained at 13mths. She was just so happy to sit on the potty and get praised. I would put a diaper on at night just in case but by 18mths. stopped. I think...
- I don't think it hurts to try. My grandmother, who had 7 children in the 1940's-1950's, told me that in those days, mothers routinely potty trained their children arou...
To Potty Train or Not
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on March 23, 2010
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My son is 22.5 months and he show signs that he might be ready. He always tell me when he just pooped and doesn't mind sitting on the toilet. He even brings me his dia...
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- Don't miss the "window" if he is ready. My sister potty trained her son at 20 mos. By the time he was between 2.5 and 3 years old she swore there was no way she woul...
- I had potty chair for poop but this was 20 yrs ago and yes he sounds very ready. for pee i bought a step stool and had him pee in toilet you can use a ring or a cheer...
- Hi S C, I think the reason why young parents have potty training strungles because instead of parenting controling the training, the children are in charge. Before my ...
When Did You Potty Train Your Child?
Asked by S.H. from Seattle
on January 2, 2010
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My son KMH will be 2 in April. He's not interested in potty training yet. My son, DRH, was potty trained just before 3. I know each child is different, but with pre...
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- Well, I guess this isn't much help, but my daughter was in panties by 20 months, and going all by herself before the age of 3. I'm obviously therefore a big fan of sta...
- Hey My son is 25 month now and i just started potty training him. I tried it when he was like 18 month old but he wasnt ready at all. It was more of a struggle. I ca...
- My son started potty training at about 2.5, and was done a few months after his 3rd bday. Prior to that he just wasn't that interested. At first we offered treats and...
EARLY Interest in the Potty
Asked by G.G. from Minneapolis
on September 14, 2009
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My son is 16 months old and has been showing an interest in sitting on the potty. He sees his older sister do it and I'm sure that is part of why he's interested. Wh...
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- It's not at all too early. My daughter started training at 14 months. We took it slowly and by the time she turned 2 she was completely out of diapers. I think we tend...
- My daughter was interested in it when I was potty training my older son. I discouraged it and wish I had let her potty train the same time. It doesn't sound like you...
- Hi G., Absolutely continue to do what you have been doing. As long as he is interested it is easier to do it now than make him wait. My son showed an interest whe...
Help!? No Interest in Potty Training-
Asked by S.D. from Portland
on October 2, 2011
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our just turned 2 year old twins have NO interest in sitting on the potty....our 4 1/2 year old was totally potty trianed by age 2.
is there anyway to get them into i...
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- I know you probably don't want to hear this, but don't push it. I did with my daughter and I wound up potty training her from around 18 months old (when I thought I s...
- S. I know how you feel. I just started potty training my twins and they will be 2 in a few months. I don't push it and I know every morning after breakfast one twin ...
- Just wait. My daughter started showing an interest at 18 months and was potty-trained by 2 years and 3 months. My son, however, showed NO interest in potty-training un...
Child Who Will Not Potty Train
Asked by J.P. from Boise
on January 27, 2008
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I need help! My 2 1/2 year old will not potty train. He knows when he needs to go, and he knows what to do, but he will not do it. He told me he wants to be a baby for...
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- My son did not potty train until 3 1/2. It was very hard as I felt like there was societal pressure of what is normal and I just wanted him to be done...my dear old fa...
- Our son (then almost 2 1/2) too, gave us trouble. He knew exactly what to do, but never wanted to stop playing to go to the bathroom. Have you tried one candy (M&M's o...
- We are also working with our two year old daughter on potty training. I have heard from other wise mothers that you as the trainer have to be patient and disciplined....
How to Potty Train My 2.5 Daughter! She Shows No Interest???
Asked by H.S. from Cleveland
on March 4, 2008
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I don't know what to do? This is my first child and we have had the potty now for 6 months or so, but everythime I take her to it.... she wants no part of it and she w...
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- Have you ever heard the phrase...you can lead a horse to water but you cannot make them drink? It's the same with potty-training. You can't force the issue. I raised m...
- I would wait a bit until she is ready, really why make it hard on yourself. Some children need more time Signs she is ready can she verbalize her potty needs? ...
- Hi H., You've gotten a ton of great responses... I just wanted to address the hubby issue. I get the feeling maybe your husband is with her while you are at work? T...
