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Starting to Potty Train but Not Sure How To
Asked by A.M. from Austin
on January 27, 2011
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my daughter is 18 months and was showing some intrest in the potty. I got her a little one that plays music and everything. when I first got it out she had to have it,...
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- 18 months may be early. I've had good luck with both my girls at the 27 month mark but that doesn't mean your child isn't ready earlier than mine. I'd just say not to ...
- 18 months is not too young to start, but it's also OK to put the pull-ups away for awhile until she is more interested again. My daughter first used the potty at 14 mo...
- Too young but a great start. My third did the same thing. After seeing the other two potty, she was ready at about 20 months to try, too. She is one smart cookie an...
How to "Poop" Potty Train
Asked by M.B. from Boston
on April 19, 2008
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My 3 1/2 yr old daughter is fine with peeing in the potty- but will poop in her pants only. She knows when she has to go, but won't tell us until after she has alread...
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- Hi- I just went through this with my daughter. Her doctor told me to have her help with the clean up, which I didn't try, because I tried a sticker chart instead. And...
- M., I feel for you. My 4 1/2 year old son did the exact same thing. It turned into a huge power struggle. He would even hold it until night time and wait for me ...
- I work in a preschool and I notice that children from ages 18 months to 3 years will kind of go into a corner and do the deed. If you catch your daughter doing this o...
Where to Begin with Potty Training
Asked by L.H. from Washington DC
on May 3, 2007
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My daughter will be 24 months old this Saturday and my husband and I think now would be a good time to start trying to potty train her. I just have no clue how to beg...
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- I'm very excited for you. I was a little skeptical about your decision to potty train her but it really does sound like she's ready. As a mother of 4, 3 of which are ...
- Well i can't really help u much on the potty training b/c i have a lil boy that is 27 months old.....although i'm potty training him now also. He does pretty good. I s...
- Hi! Wow, you must have your hands full!!! I have a three year old and a 10 month old and I feel like I'm loosing my mind! With my daughter, I began with just pla...
How Do I Know If My Son Is Ready to Potty Train?
Asked by T.C. from Burlington
on August 7, 2007
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My almost 2 year old son Adam has a speech delay. He says a few things, not many, and he is receiving speech therapy. I'm just wondering how I am supposed to potty t...
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- T. - don't rush it. Our son is 25 months old and we are slowly introducing the concept - actually have been for about 8 months. Our pediatrician said not to force it...
- I first introduced my kids (I have 2) to the potty seat. Everytime I went I would put them on their seat until I was done. In the beggining, lol, they didnt sit at all...
- If your son has a speech delay, the best suggestion I would offer is teach him 'bathroom' in sign language while he is still young and implement it when you go and sho...
Is It Too Soon to Potty Train My 19 Month Baby
Asked by O.S. from Charlotte
on June 29, 2007
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My son is 19 months and he takes his diapers off when they are wet and even sometime in the middle of the night. He can already undress himself and partcially dress hi...
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- I would introduce the idea. Make it fun. I'm sure you've heard of putting cereal in the toilet and he aim at it. Just remember that sometimes if they are trained early...
- Sorry to say... but both of my kids, and several of my friends' kids, went through this same phase. It is the beginning of potty training readiness, but not actually b...
- HI O.~ My son is only 11 months, so i haven't had to deal with potty training just yet, but i recall some of my co-workers saying that when their child(ren) got to...
How to Potty Train a 2 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.S. from Detroit
on December 25, 2010
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Hey Mamas!
I believe that my DD is finally ready to potty train. She knows what "pee pee" and "poo poo" mean and always wants to bathe throughout the day.
Since I...
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- My advice is to not try too hard. Encourage her to use it and when she does make a HUGE deal out of it. When she doesn't, just say oh well and that she can try again...
- I know all children are different so I will tell you what worked for my daughter. We started on Memorial Day Weekend (when both my husband and I had a three day weeken...
- She's really young unless she's nearly three. It's going to take a lot of work at this age and may backfire. Just go with her cues and don't push. That's my advice.
19 Months Too Soon to Potty Train?
Asked by L.F. from Tyler
on April 13, 2009
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My daughter is 19 months old today. A few wks ago I bought a training potty just to get her interested. Well, she has been waking up from nap every day with a dry diap...
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- I would say no it's not to early. I am a first time mom myself and my 18 month old started showing signs such as saying poop, pee, and pointing to the potty. I too had...
- Follow your instincts! If you decide to start and find she's just not ready then pull back and try again once she shows more interest. We started when my daughter was ...
- No it is not to early! Each child is different. Just go at her pace. If she has an accident then oh well. It happens. My daughter showed interest at 14 months. Yes 14 ...
3 Years and 3 Month Old Will Not Potty Train
Asked by S.M. from Baton Rouge
on September 11, 2009
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My 3 year old will not potty train no matter what I try. I've told her she can go to school like her big sister if she stopped pottyin in her pants. I've had her potty...
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- with my daughter we made her clean up her accidents. This tought her they didn't magiclly go away. I think we had 3 accidents after that and now she is fully potty t...
- Hello S.. I would suggest quit trying for a little while. Every child is different. Some are ready early and some takes a little while to get the hang of it. After a f...
- Take her to the store and let her pick out some "big girl panties" with a character she likes (princess, tinkerbell, minnie mouse, etc). Put her in those, and tell her...
Is It Too Early for My Daughter to Want to Potty Train?
Asked by D.B. from Philadelphia
on September 26, 2006
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Hey everyone,
My daughter is 20 months old and I am pretty sure that she wants to start potty training... everytime she takes her diaper off she goes and sits on the ...
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- It might be a little too early but keep encouraging her and let her set her own pace as time goes by. Looks like she is headed in the right direction! I do know that g...
- NOT AT ALL! I have a friend with a 10 month old fully potty trained. If your daughter is ready, then by all means, DO IT! Less time that you have to buy and change ...
- wish my daughter was doing that! you can start potty training at birth, if u research it, which i've been doing since i can't get my daughter to go on potty. sounds li...
Starting to Potty train...tips, Pointers
Asked by S.A. from Seattle
on March 16, 2012
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Lately, my 2 year old has been going "ewwww" when he poops his diaper and today while we were brushing his teeth, he said "peepee". I sat him on his potty and he got u...
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- I did the cold turkey method. Took the diapers off, showed them how to use the potty chair. Lots of accidents, but they get automatic feedback on when you pee, you g...
- I think it's definitely helpful to have him watch an adult go to the bathroom. I have twins and the one that is more interested in the process has watched both mys...
- Sounds like he's ready! I have a thought/suggestion, and I don't have boys so others should probably chime in. Little boys potty train by sitting down when they pee...
