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When to Start Potty Training?
Read all 10 responses: "we have a 20 month old son, when should we start to introduce potty training?"
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- The other ladies are right.....all kids are different. I am a two-year old teacher and let me tell you...potty time is crazy and different for each child! If your chi...
- Go ahead and get a potty just to have it. I don't know how open you and your husband are, but if he sees you using your "big potties" (especially how his daddy uses it...
- I agree with the every kid is different, but I learned a great way to get the job done. My girl was 3 & we got a sheet from the daycare with a possible fool proof way...
Looking for Recommendations on Potty Training Videos/books
Read all 10 responses: "My daughter's approaching 2 and I'd like to start preparing her for potty training. Anyone have recommendations on DVD's, books, ...
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- "Potty Training in One Week" by Gina Ford. Short book, very practical. Worked completely. My two boys were literally trained in one week and even out of pull-ups at ni...
- I didnt use any books or videos. I told my son that a "poop monster" lived in our septic tank, and it was our job to feed him all our poop and pee so he wouldnt starve...
- I believe the name is "The Potty" video. Not sure but it has a red cover (if I remember correctly). It's a great video with a catchy song and both my kids loved it!
2 Potty Training Questions
Read all 5 responses: "My 2 1/2 year old son isn't really into potty training yet, which is fine for now, but I was wondering about these 2 things: Do/did ...
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- I have a 4 yr old that was trained with our toilet and a seat to go on top. Originally I taught sitting down and with time he wanted stand like his dad. My 2 yr old ...
- I would train him to sit first...I like the seats that sit on top of the regular potty seat...it's easier(in my opinion as a mother of 5 little boys, 4 of which are tr...
- C., I also have a 2 1/2 year old boy (arent they wonderful!) He is also not potty trained yet but he has used the potty before (like you, provided i get him at the r...
Potty Training
Read all 11 responses: "My son will be 3 in September. He is very smart and understands everything around him, including pooping and peeing.
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- Whoa, Your husband is stationed on a boat and you are gone a few days a week. You might want to work on that before you work on potty training. Children are very eas...
- I agree about dropping it for a few months and then starting over! That works with my son with so many things. Also, getting potty books at the library really helped...
- I didn't have a battle like this, but with my son I got the Potty Power video from the library and that seemed to motivate him to want to use the potty. He would sing...
When to Start and How to Start Potty Training a Very Hot Headed Almost 2Yr Old
13 Oct 2009 ... Read all 17 responses: "Hello, I have a son who is 3 months shy of turning 2 and I'm not sure when to start potty training him.
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- S.- I personally would definitely file this under the "pick your battles" category! I have two boys and my oldest didn't potty train until he was almost 3 and a half...
- WAIT!!! until he's ready--it's not worth the stress!
- you know, i waited until my daughter WAS ready. she was 3! i wouldnt push it on such a little boy. 2 is young. if you start to early the child might regress down the r...
Potty Training
31 Aug 2009 ... Read all 15 responses: "I was wondering if it is a bad idea to let my 2 1/2 year old son potty in the TV room, on his little potty, where his toys are?
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- My sister allowed my niece to do that and it ended up being a nightmare. She wouldn't go anywhere accept in front of the TV. She wouldn't use any public restrooms or g...
- we did the same thing and it did not create a bad habit. "what to expect the toddler years" book suggests putting potties in several rooms while training.
- As long as you are okay with a possible mess on the floor. I can't tell you how many times I was so thankful that our little girl went potty in the bathroom! Good luck.
Potty Training
Read all 14 responses: "Hi Ladies, I am about to take on Potty training. My son is 27 months & will be home from day care for 2 weeks in July.
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- Hi M., A friend of mine used to give her son a star sticker (the small kind teachers used when grading papers) for his forehead every time he used the potty. For ...
- That is a perfect time to start! Back in Feb. when my son was about the same age, 28 mos. We had 4 days of no daycare and being home--we potty trained him. We all went...
- Hi M.! I have a 3.5 yo daughter who is potty trained! I hear girls are usually easier than boys... but you never know! What I did was introduce the potty by vid...
Potty Training
31 Aug 2009 ... Read all 10 responses: "Any Potty training tips? I have a 2 1/2 year old boy!"
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- Everytime we went to potty, we took our children. We put the training potty in the bathroom. At first they just sat there and we talked, sang or read. Eventually, t...
- Everything goes much smoother when you have him interested and seeking to be involved. If he hasn't shown an interest yet maybe you can stimulate it with books or vid...
- Just dive in. My son was 22 months and my twin girls 20 months whe we potty trained. They had not shown any interest, but it was time (like the olden days :). The f...
Potty Training Any Advice on What Worked for Your Little Guys?
Read all 23 responses: "I just bought a potty yesterday for my son who is a little over a year. I am not going to push the subject because he is obviously ...
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- When they are ready they will let you know. Watch the signs when they are interested in going potty. My little girl who is 21-month now just finished her potty trainin...
- Hi J., I have a five year old and a 7 month old. Obviously my 7 month old is no where near ready. (: However, for my five year old...I started training when he was ...
- There is a great book called Early Start Potty Training - it is broken down by age so it is an easy read. It works. I sarted my son at 8mths and was totally out of d...
Potty Training- Am I Pushing Too Hard?
16 Oct 2009 ... Read all 23 responses: "Ok, so here is another request for help and advice on potty training. My son is 2 yrs 5 mo and was using the potty ...
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- Forcing a 2 year old to sit on the potty for 2 hours isn't teaching him what it feels like when he has to pee or poop and to communicate that to you. He is very young...
- Potty training should not be a struggle for mom or child. I just potty trained my son at 2.8 mos. We potty trained in 4 days (pee and poop). When I committed to pot...
- I'd say let him go for a weekend without diapers during the day. By Monday, you'll have a good idea whether he is ready or not. Bring him to the potty every 20 minut...
