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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...
Starting to Potty Train Before/around Frist Birthday
Asked by M.T. from Springfield
on April 30, 2007
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Hi!! I have an almost 9-month-old son. My mom and grandma had all of their kids potty trained by around 14 months. I love the idea because I don't like the thought ...
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- Your mother and grandmother will try to tell you that you and their other children were potty trained at a very early age, usually by 18 months, as that was standard p...
- I see that I am the minority on this request but, I must tell you that I think its a huge mistake, namely because I potty trained my daughter at 14 months and it was a...
- I say do what you feel is right for you and him... You know him better than anyone... I have a son who i started training at 18 months and it was a disaster so i stopp...
3 And Not Talking Also How to Potty Train
Asked by C.W. from Albany
on October 3, 2012
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My son has said 2-3 words and quit talking, he has had his hearing checked and passed his tests. What can I do in my own home to help him or should i talk to my school...
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- You should look into speech therapy for sure. But for now, you have to make him tell you what he wants. If he points or grunts at a glass, ask him to say, water. I ...
- i would focus on speech therapy (and yes, get him evaluated asap) and not stress over the potty training right now. my son developed normal or early on everything, and...
- Um, you need to call the school system, like IMMEDIATELY.
A Possibly Stupid Question - How Do You Potty Train?
Asked by V.K. from Minneapolis
on February 9, 2013
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I feel so stupid asking this question, but hubby has gotten it into his head that it's time to start potty training Oliver (Who turned 2 late October). Part of me thin...
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- There are a number of different training approaches/ages, any of which may be more appropriate for different parents and different children. And both physical and emot...
- Welcome to parenthood!!! No one ever said it was easy. It can be fun and trying....oh well....its parenthood. This was gonna happen at some point, right? :) My daug...
- potty training is easy..IF the child is readay and willing.. 1. buy cotton training pants.. I had gerber thick cotton pants. I needed 12 pairs. get 3t or 4t as t...
How Do I Potty Train My 2 Year Old?
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on May 1, 2008
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So I want to start potty training my 2 year old, but since she is my first I'm not sure how to go about doing it. I bought her a toliet 6 months ago so she is use to s...
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- Hi C., Before you can potty train a child, you need to look for signs of readiness (three, I think -- you can google this). Your daughter needs to understand when she...
- ahhhh, potty training time....I let my 18 month old (now 9 years old) run around naked or in satin panties for a weekend...i don't go for the child ready thing...child...
- Oh the joy!!! This is such a dreaded task. Kind of like the saying, "You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it drink." Well, I think they meant "You can lead...
When to Tranistion to Toddler Bed; When to Potty Train?
Asked by A.M. from Denver
on June 11, 2008
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We have one four month-old child, are planning to start again by the end of the year, so I have a few questions about development timelines. How long do babes stay in ...
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- I'd put the older child in a big bed about 4-6 monthes before baby #2 is schduled to arrive (keep #1 in crib as long as possible...it'll usually keep him from waking...
- I don't remember when I put my daughter into a toddler bed but it was probably about 1 1/2. As for potty training, it is very hard on you when you have two in diapers...
- It is hard on your body to have your kids close together. That doesn't mean you can't do it - just wanted to warn you. You should talk to your midwife/ob and let the...
Boys Really That Hard to Potty Train?!
Asked by M.B. from Buffalo
on November 1, 2010
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Im at my wits end w/my 4yr old son!! He just doesnt want to go potty on the potty!! He would rather pee or poop (or hold the poop) himself then take the time to go to...
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- Being physically ready and being ready mentally are two different things. We didn't get our son really potty trained until just about now, age 3 1/2, even though he c...
- I fell your pain. My son just finally started going poop on the potty. I just let him take the time he needed. It was to the point that he would bring me a diaper s...
- You're not alone! My 4.5 year old is finally *almost* accident free. When he goes now, 99.9% of the time it really is an accident. However, after months of no issues, ...
