We have started potty training our 16 month old daughter . She has all of the "ready signs " we have discussed this topic with her Pediatrician and she says go for it . I say this to resist anyone from mentioning that she is too young . She has already urinated in the adult toilet 5 times in 2 days . She is very smart and has been very pround of herself . I also want to stress that we are very gentle with this matter . We are not pushing her into anything . She is very excited to sit on the toilet and pee . I am wondering about the pros and cons of using a potty seat versus an insert for the adult toilet . Any potty tips would be helpful . Also , did anyone let their toddler run around naked to ease training ? How did that go ? Did anyone put the potty seat any where other than the bathroom for easier access ? Please only loving answers !
2006-08-02 15:29:29 · 11 answers · asked by Jenn13 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
When I worked at daycare, we had the potty seats, even though they had the "low to the ground" toilets. It's kind of scary for them, since it's high up, and nearly as tall as they are. Also, with a potty chair, they can be a bit more independant.
I wouldn't recommend putting it anywhere other than the bathroom, that may breed a nasty exhibitionist habit, though unlikely, I would feel better safe than sorry.
I've heard using cloth diapers works well for pottytraining. They aren't half as absorbent as regular diapers, so they get uncomfortable when they soil themselves. That would also save you money.
Once she gets well in practice, take her shopping. Let her pick out whatever underwear she likes. Help her understand that if she doesn't go potty like a big girl, she will get her pretty, new underwear all dirty and yucky. It's good motivation.
And kudos to you on pottytraining early! It is very possible to do, if your child is willing. It's just a lot of work, which is why I think so many parents put it off until their children are much older. I plan to get my daughter a pottychair as soon as she's walking around, so she can get familiar with it. I'm hoping that she will take it from there! (sooner, rather than later, LOL)
2006-08-02 15:39:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I put a potty chair in the living room so she could watch TV and get used to sitting on the potty. Once she started to go there, I got an insert for the adult potty. The only problem I had is that she was too short to get up on it on her own. So, we had a friend make her a step-stool with her name on it and we made a huge deal out of her potty stool.
I let her run around with big girl panties on all day long. (Be prepared for a few mistakes) She was potty trained by two and a half. Now, my youngest daughter, she's going to be 3 in Sept. and she is still in diapers. It all depends on the kid. Good luck
2006-08-02 15:37:27 · answer #2 · answered by Lissa 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's already Going in the Big Potty, and Insert would be the way to go, although if it's a large house, another potty somewhere convenient, wouldn't hurt... get a step for her to use to climb on and off, and remember it only takes seconds for an accident to happen, so stay very near-by... I have boys, so not too sure how much more encouragement you could give besides a LOT of "You are SUCH a big girl!"s.... I tossed in cheerios,,, but don't see how that would help a girl... maybe some of her favorite books on the back of the tank, to encourage her to stay as long as she might need to, to produce, um... Other buzness?
2006-08-02 15:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children are often nervous about using the insert seat on the "big" potty until they get used to the smaller potty chair. See if you can find one that does both. It should be cheap, plastic, easily convertible from the little seat to the big girl seat. The base can then substitute for a step stool (you know to get to the big potty and then to wash hands in the big sink). Don't buy anything that takes batteries and makes noise, it's not needed. She'll be happy if you clap.
/girls are easier to train than boys
2006-08-02 15:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say if you are home with her and can devote all your time with her then go with the insert on the big potty, but more then likely if she's in daycare or that type place they are going to have small child sized pottys, so that may be a easier way to go. I guess if she's going and doing it consistently then it does not really matter.
Sadly as a mom for two that are 11 and 6 I don't remember much, my daughter used both and I believe my son did to. I guess if she's not afraid of the big potty then stick with it. that will make the transition smoother, but if she's afraid of the big potty then start with a small one then transition to the big one.
2006-08-02 15:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Kitikat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We used both.
Our daughter started showing signs of readiness, including interest, when she was 18 months old. We got her a little potty, and she used it sometimes.
But I have to say that she didn't completely potty train until she was three. And at that point, we were using an insert for the adult seat.
You can get potties that can be used either way. That's what I'd recommend.
2006-08-02 16:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by Yarro Pilz 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We bought a soft inner seat for kids to put in the upstairs toliet, and we have a regular potty chair in my sons room, and the downstairs bathroom. This way he has a potty everywhere and rarely has accidents anymore. I think its an excellent idea to potty train your daughter. Good luck.
2006-08-02 15:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by neabean18 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the little potty's are better, not as scary and also easier access. Also another tip- I think using those padded undies( cloth) is better than pull-ups. Pull-ups are just diapers that you can pull back up. ( although they are great for travel and the like). Kids don't know when they are wet and it takes longer to train them. Hope this helps -- Good luck!!!
2006-08-02 15:36:25 · answer #8 · answered by messijessi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter does the naked at home thing and has it down. the only down to it is kids like to trouch themselves, so now i can't get her stop, but we're working undies in now andshe understands now if she pees she gets wet, and we have the insert near the big potty and she has a little one in the living room and i make her go with me when we flush the mess and she gets a hi 5 after .... It sounds like your method is working though so do what your comfortable with .
2006-08-02 16:00:11 · answer #9 · answered by manda 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah we insert like a smaller cushioned toilet seat so that the toddler won't fall.
2006-08-02 15:33:18 · answer #10 · answered by promiscuousgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋