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When to Potty Train
Asked by C.L. from Toledo
on December 31, 2009
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My son will be 2 in Feb. My husband is so determined to have him potty trained by the age of 2. I would love this, however, I have read that if you force it upon an ...
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- Our kids are 21 months apart. A lot of people asked me if I was going to potty train our son before our daughter was born. We didn't even try until after his 3rd bir...
- I would recommend potty training after your baby is born. You run the risk of your 2 year old regressing after the birth of you baby - and then it is really hard to g...
- Hi! Try it or not - if he is ready, he'll do it, if he isn't ready, he won't. HOWEVER - in my humble opinion, I wouldn't do it. Simply because once he's potty tra...
When to Potty Train?
Asked by J.J. from Phoenix
on November 4, 2007
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I am at a stump here as to when is the right time to try potty training. My 18 month old daughter has a potty that we let her play with and she has shown interest in ...
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- Hello J.... I have a 3.5 and a 22 month old, and both of my kids are potty trained. Ethan was 2 years and one month when he was trained, and Allie has been trained...
- In my experience with both of my boys, there is a definite window of opportunity (which you have discovered) around 18 months. My oldest started super early(of his own...
- I don't think there is a set time to start potty training. My daughter is potty trained now and shortly after her first birthday she started showing interest in going ...
How to Potty Train?!
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on December 21, 2007
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Hi ladies,
I was wondering what is the best method for potty training. Should I get the whole moving potty or should i just get the seat that goes on top of the adu...
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- we are potty training also. if your son is anything like most if not all other toddlers he loves elmo. there is a dvd at toys r us that is called Elmo's Potty Time. ...
- I was happy to see some many moms Post the "once upon a potty" book I had it for my first son and bought the girl version for my daughter and plan to use it with my th...
- I would recommend two DVDs that helped us: Once Upon a Potty and No More Diapers that can be rented in Plano library. My son especially loved the second one. We start...
Desperate to Potty Train!
Asked by K.L. from Tucson
on March 23, 2009
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Moms, I need help! I'm at my wits end! I have a 3.5 year old boy who refuses to potty train! I have tried every trick in the book. I have a 10 year old boy that was a ...
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- Hi K. I heard of a really funny way to potty/toilet train boys. Someone has told me to put happy faces on ping pong balls (table tennis) and put them into the toil...
- Maybe he isnt ready yet. Every child is different. Maybe stop trying for a while. Good luck!
- My son trained very young - before he was 2! He loved being naked and loved that he was allowed to pee outside (in our backyard)! You might try that. Otherwise, I r...
When Should I Potty Train?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on July 6, 2007
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Ok my two year old son has now started taking off his diaper every time i get one on him. I try getting him to leave them on by strapping onesie on him. Here is why...
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- I got my son to use the potty for the first time at 2.5, but he wasn't fully potty trained until he was 3.5. You really just need to wait until your child is ready. ...
- I agree it needs to be fun! I potty trained my son when he turned three. I waited until he showed interest. Boys are normally older than girls to start the process. I ...
- Wait, its too early for him. Pushing it before he is ready will only prolong the process.
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....
3 1/2 Year Old Won't Potty Train!!
Asked by J.H. from Nashville
on September 20, 2007
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Please help! My 3 year old daughter will not potty train. I've tried everything I can think of. I put her on the potty every half an hour to 45 min. but she never g...
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- My daughter potty trained herself, because she did not like to be wet or dirty. My son was a completely different story. He understood but just did not want to partici...
- Hi, J.. What I did for my son was I put him in underwear during the day. At night I still let him wear Pull-ups. I tried to remind him on the hour to go in and go pott...
- So sometimes kids don't potty train until they are ready. Regardless of how badly parents, and day care teachers want it. My daughter started to potty on her own a...
19 Month Old Ready to Potty Train?
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on October 12, 2008
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while getting ready for my wedding on friday my 19 month old climbed the potty and sat there.... the past week or so she has been taking off her diaper every time she ...
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- Hi E., My daughter also started potty training at 18 months and she was fully trained by 24 months (except at night she wore a diaper). I think you are at a good star...
- E. I have 3 girls and all potty trained differently. The only thing that was consistant is that it only works when they want it to. I would guess that your daught...
- She is obviously ready to stop being in a wet diaper. We always potty trained when they started walking, and I assume at 19 months, she is walking. When she does use...
How Do You Potty Train a 3 Year Old?
Asked by A.M. from La Crosse
on February 23, 2008
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Well I am having trouble with my 3 year old son. We have been trying to potty train him. He refuses to wear underwear and to use the toilet. I have tried everything fr...
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- Hey A., Have you considered making a potty chart and applying stickers after each use? My daughter loved coloring the chart and gets so excited when she gets to pla...
- Let him know there are consequences to be paid for going to the bathroom in his pants. Take away something that he really likes to do when he doesn't use the toilet. O...
- Change the perspective - put the power in his hands. It sounds like there are some pretty major changes coming for him as much as for you. He may just be feeling lik...
Standing up or Sitting down (How to Potty Train a Boy)
Asked by A.C. from Washington DC
on November 4, 2008
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I have a 2 year old son and am getting tons of pressure from my MIL about potty training and that if we "miss our teachable moment" our son will "not be potty trained ...
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- Hi A., My post is a little late and I didn't read all of the other responses from the other mothers. I am sure I will not be one of your favorite responses (LOL) but...
- Well, can't make any suggestion regarding MIL, but... I have a potty trained 3 yr old son. I would start off sitting and let him follow daddy into the bathroom to ...
- Hi A. My son is now 5 and started potty training when he was 2.5 , not because we made him but because he was ready and he did a pee on the potty and brought it to ...
