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When to Potty Train
Asked by A.O. from Yuba City
on March 31, 2008
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I have a 21 month old son. He like to tell us when he has potty, but after. When should we really start to potty train him? I got a seat, but not sure what to do now. ...
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- Funny, I started potty training my 26 month old (5th child) this morning! (No accidents, 4 successes!)YIPPEE! And I'm even having fun with this method!!! I LOVE the b...
- Hi A.! Getting a potty seat is a great way to introduce it to him, even if he doesn't start yet. Having him sit when your going, or stand when daddy is, helps him re...
- i have three kids and each of them are so very different in that department.. none of my kids were 100% potty trained before 4. but were interested early. could be m...
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.
How to Potty Train
Asked by A.G. from Phoenix
on February 7, 2007
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I have a three year old down syndrome baby girl (Daisy), and I was wondreing if any of you had any kind of advice to help me potty train her, she is not talking yet, a...
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- I have a five year old with DS, Delaney, and her three year old sister, Mckenna. Delaney just turned five last week, but she still isn't potty trained. There are alw...
- An AWESOME product that help me potty train my kids quickly/easily is a DVD called Potty Power - it shows other kids using the potty with music, interaction, and encou...
- Congratulations on your foster kids! I belive you can tell your 2 year old to teach your 3 year old a little bit since she does exactly what her sister does. You can a...
When to Potty Train?
Asked by K.S. from New York
on September 21, 2007
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I have twin girls, almost 18 months old. One of my daughters is constantly taking off her diaper and examining her "bits and pieces". Is that a sign that she's ready...
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- certainley sounds to me like she is ready. buy hersome purty big girl panties.keep potty seat where she can always get to it. and nothing works better than praise and ...
- I've read that 18 months is the start of body exploring stage. Toddlers are naturally curios about their bodies, and their private parts are no different to them than ...
- Hi K. I beleive you should have started by now. I started my kids at 15 months and they were boys. It took me until they were 25 months before it took but, i hung i...
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 ...
Can't Seem to Potty Train the Boy
Asked by D.B. from Oklahoma City
on July 29, 2007
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my 3 year old does not want to potty train. sometimes (rare) he will go in the potty.
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- Patience. Is the key. I have a 2 year old that was so easy. But my middle child was harder(Girl). Get something they like make it fun. We had a jar full of skittles. I...
- I'm so glad to know I am not alone!! My son will be 3 1/2 soon and he still refuses to use the potty. I have tried everything and we have even come up with a few new...
- How about buying some cheerios or fruit loops and teaching him how to shoot them. They dissolve, so they are safe for your septic system! Make it a game because most c...
Potty train...I Need Help!!
Asked by L.Z. from Punta Gorda
on February 25, 2008
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I want to potty train my 2 year old. She shows interest. . She won't go on the potty. When she goes #2 :), she hides,and gets mad when you go near her.. How do I do...
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- If taking her shopping for big girl panties does not work, then I can tell you what my kids did for my grandson. He would not go #2 on the potty so they cut a whole t...
- My little girl now almost 4 Fully got potty trained at 3. #2 Toke forever, she Just mastered that, SO at 2 let her take her time. My Girl hid also for #2 and would get...
- With help from her teacher in day care, we successfully potty-trained our little girl at 22 months. At the time, I was having another baby and was trying to avoid hav...
