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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 ...
Bedwetting with Almost 6 Year Old - HELP!
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2009
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Hi mommies -
My soon-to-be 6 year old son still wets the bed. He is a very sound sleeper and is hard to wake up. We have tried no drinks past 6, waking him up thr...
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- Dear C. It won't hurt to ask for a consultation with a urologist just to rule out any physical cause for this. Sometimes small bladders in children who are very sound...
- A couple thoughts -- I would say since he is upset about it, hold off on a doctor's visit. It will only increase his feeling of failure and frustration, especially sin...
- Hi C., I am going through the same thing with my 5 year old. It is so hard. She is in and out of pull-ups and I try to limit water, but like you said she is a hard sle...
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...
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 K.M. from Minneapolis
on December 5, 2008
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My daughter is 25 months and has started to become very interested in the potty. She will want to use the potty right after she goes in her diaper or any other time ...
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- It does definately sound like she is ready for some encouragment since she is showing interest. It is best to be casual, but excited about it. It can put on a lot of...
- Your doing just fine with her. Children at that age tell you after the fact and it's perfectly mormal. Eventually she will tell you when she needs to go before she g...
- Hi, you could start a schedule by just trying to take her every 30-60 minutes. She may be too young to realize she needs to use the bathroom before she actually goes....
6 Year Old Bed-wetting
Asked by M.P. from Houston
on April 8, 2008
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Hello everyone. I need to get some suggestions on my daughter's condition. She is 6 going on 7 years old and still wets the bed at night. I have been buying her pull u...
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- I hav a 5 year old daughter and she was not only wetting the bed and still is now, but she would have accidents throughout the day as well. I did take her to a Urolo...
- My son just turned 7yrs in February and he still wets the bed most nights. He has never been trained at night, he just sleeps so heavy. His pediatrician just says it...
- OK I swear that I am not looking for the "shock" response from everyone, but I was a foster parent for teenage girls age 12-18 for 4 years and I was taught that bed we...
Trying to Potty Train
Asked by T.P. from Lansing
on June 6, 2007
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I'm trying to potty train my 2 1/2 year old little girl. She is very good about going if I tell her to, but when she has to go she just goes. I have tried everything I...
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- My daughter is also 2 1/2. She tells my husband and I most of the time but won't tell daycare but will go when they tell her. They think it has to do with too many d...
- In my personal experience, when the child can use the potty, knows they can use the potty, sometimes does it and sometimes doesn't, they just need to make their mind u...
- this is normal..you have to remind her and take her to the potty for a good while- until she develops teh skill to identify what it feels like to have to go potty. ...
How Do I Potty Train This New Puppy???
Asked by H.S. from Dallas
on May 1, 2007
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Moms, we have never had a puppy before. We just bought a full breed yellow lab this past weekend and are clueless on how to potty train him. We bring him out about e...
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- Depending on where you live, I could help you with all aspects of raising your new lab puppy. I'm a dog trainer providing in-home services to clients all over North Da...
- 1. Crate only for comfort--when you're gone. That will be his secure little cave, & dogs never pee/poop where they sleep. If they do, then something is wrong. If ...
- Hi H., We bought a min schanuzer in July of last year, so I know exactly what you are going thrugh. I believe the true fail safe training method is Kenneling. Mos...
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...
Potty Train in 3 Days? Say It Aint So!
Asked by T.M. from Denver
on October 6, 2009
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I've heard of the potty train in 3 days system. Does it work, because it sounds WAY to good to be true! And I don't want to send the 40 bucks if it not worth it!
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- If she's ready, she'll potty train quickly anyway. If she's not, the program is going to frustrate both of you. Either way, I would not spend $40. Save it for celebrat...
- I love the idea and it does work, however it did not work in three days. It took over a week, but in three days it gave my son and I a good solid posative starting pl...
- I loved "Toilet Training in a Day" by Azrin. Best part, it's free from your library. Worked like a charm with both my boys. We potty trained right around their 2nd ...
