Potty Training Twins
If you have twins or children of a similar age you may feel that potty training them together may seem like a time-saver, but it doesn’t always work out that way, as your children may approach readiness at different times.
A key point to remember is that not all children are ready at the same time [...]
Potty Training Help…. When Do I Start Potty Training… My Baby Is 20 Months Old, And She Thinks The Potty?
is a toy… i bought her one of those baby potty’s but everytime i put her on it, she just looks down, like, what i am doing on this. then she will get up, and carry it around the house, lol. i really dont know what i am doing here, i have never had to potty train a child before, she is my oldest, but i also have a 6 month old. im not necessarily in a rush to potty train her, but isnt this about the age, that you start, or am i wrong. i have no idea. Please no mean answers, i am coming here because i really dont know, and i dont want to pursue the issue too early. Oh, and I am a stay at home mom, so i definetly am going to be the one to teach her!
Thank you in advance, and any tips are greatly appreciated!! Thank you!
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These are general guidelines we give out to our parents when they think they want to start potty training.
Replyis at least 24 months old
is in a stable and fairly predictable routine, and not experiencing a big change in his life or usual routine, like the arrival of a new baby, change in daycare, or family move
is staying dry for at least two hours at a time during the day
is staying dry after naps
is able to follow simple instructions
is generally cooperative and not in a very negative phase where he says ‘no’ to everything
is able to say (or sign) simple one-word expressions, like ‘poop’ and ‘potty’
is uncomfortable in dirty diapers
is asking to use the potty
is telling you when he is about to urinate or have a bowel movement
is showing you, either with his facial expressions or his posture, that he is about to urinate or have a bowel movement
is able to walk to the bathroom
is able to help take off his diaper and undress himself
is happy to please his parents
is proud when he does something that pleases you
is trying to imitate what other children or family members are doing, especially using the potty
I think she is way too young. She will not be ready until she can express to you that she is doing peepee or about to. it is good that she become familar with the potty but it is too early. When it is time, buy pull ups (being able to pull them on and off is important too!) and cute underwear. Remember never scold for accidents. be ready with rags to clean up floors and rugs. it is common to not hold it in time in the beginning. Good luck. Children usually tell you when they are ready.
Replyi m going through almost the same with my two year old. he is out of diaper throughout the whole day only at sleep times i put it on. i m sending u some very useful tips hopefully it will work
Reply1. Toilet-training is a partnership, with proper roles assigned to each person. You can lead a baby to the bathroom, but you can’t make him go.
2. You have not failed Parenting 101 if your baby is the last on the block to be dry. As with eating and sleeping, you can’t and shouldn’t force a baby to be dry or clean, but you can set the conditions that help baby train himself.
There are developmental phases when toilet-training is untimely. If your toddler is going through a generally negative mood in which he resists all interventions and his vocabulary is limited to the two-letter word “no,” hold onto your techniques a few more weeks and catch him at a more receptive time.
also u can make washroom really attractive for him put some of his favourite characters on the walls works for us.
i m sending u a really helpful link. read through it
I think she’s still too young. Your best bet is to get yourself a book on potty training so you can see what signs you should look for in her before you start… or what’s the best way to put the message out there to her in preparation for when the time is right. I have a 23 month old and a 6 month old myself… and will probably tackle the potty in another few months (my son is starting to show curiosity in the potty).
ReplyA book by your side is your best friend. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve read up on potty training… but can’t remember a damn thing later on. It’s nice to have it in B&W for reference.
She’ll let you know when she’s ready. Plain and simple. Don’t pressure her because she’ll just resist. She will not be in diapers forever so there’s no sense in worrying about it now while she’s not interested. There are so many other things you can be enjoying with her at this age.
ReplyShe’s not even 2 yet, so don’t even think about pressuring her. You can show her what it is and try to put her on it every now and then, but keep in mind that SHE has control over when she is ready. Kids have an amazing ability to hold it in and as soon as you put the diaper back on, they load it up. I knocked myself out for over a year trying to train my daughter, then just gave up. She finally did it when she was 3 1/2, she just came up to me one day and told me she wanted to use the potty. EASY! But don’t freak out over my daughter’s age, that is a little late, but it just shows you that if the kid is stubborn, you’re not going to win the battle of wills.
Replyawww that’s so cute. just try to make her understand what the potty is for, i know its going to be a little difficult but sooner or latter she will catch on. and it is not to soon to potty train her, the sooner the better.
ReplyFirst of all get rid of the “baby potty”. Secondly wait until she is READY to be potty trained. She will let you know when she starts showing an interest in the toilet. My daughter used to follow me into the bathroom and started wanting to sit on the toilet like I did. So I simply started putting her on it. One day our timing was right and she became potty trained. The problem with “baby” potties is that they don’t have them in preschools or elementary schools and some children won’t use the regular toilets because they are “foreign objects” to the child and the child will either pee themselves or hold it all day and pee themselves when the get home. Best to start them on the toilet when the time comes.
ReplyEvery child is different. If she shows interest in it you can encourage her to sit on the potty. For now let her in the bathroom with you when you go potty. She will follow your example when she’s ready. If she seems ready you can get cloth training pants and plastic training pants to go over it. I would avoid the Pull ups, I used those with my older two and it seemed to slow the process down more than help. Another method of potty training is to let them run around naked for two weeks, usually by the end of two weeks their potty trained. Or you can sit her on the potty at times when you are sure she goes (about 20 minutes after eating is a good time) or when she shows signs of having to go. You can get a little potty chair that clips on the toilet seat, then she will know what it’s for. For now it’s okay for her to get familiar with the potty, but some kids do not potty train until they are 3 or 4. Others potty train a lot sooner, but not many. Good luck!
ReplyJust don’t force the issue. My Son is 2 1/2 and he still isn’t potty trained. he knows what it’s for, he just isn’t interested. There is no right age, if they can tell you they are wet, then that is a good indicator that they are ready to start working. One thing my son does respond to… don’t laugh… He will use his potty if we pretend to take a picture and send it to his grandma. Then we have to clap and say “celebration” So he is “kinda” potty trained at home… but the picture gig in public… not so much. I think the key is making them feel empowered and not pressured
Reply16 months is when we started potty training our kids. Both of my kids were FULLY potty trained BEFORE their 2nd birthday. First thing in the morning we would sit them on the toilet, during the day when we would go to the bathroom they got to sit on the toilet and “try” to go. Before and after nap, before and after a bath, before bed……Just be consistent. Our son is 12 years old now. We used cheerios. You drop one in the toilet and they try to “hit” it. Our daughter is 7 years old now. Some friends and family said we were starting them too young and were mean, but like I said, they were potty trained before 2 years of age. We never used pull ups either. I recommend a seat you sit on the toilet, especially if she carries the potty around the house. Everyone’s opinion will vary greatly, but even my children’s pediatrician thought what we were doing was great. My niece was refused kindergarten because she still used the bathroom in her pants. My sister had the opinion that she would potty train when she is ready…..she is getting ready to turn 6 and my sister still has to fight with her because she never took a stand on potty training when she was a lot younger. Good luck hun…I don’t think she is too young. Let her pick out some really cute panties and let her wear them and explain to her that she can’t go potty in them.
Replynot too young my mom has 5 kids. i was trained at 13months and my 4 brothers at about 19-24 months
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