whats the right age to introduce a potty?

Question

is 14 months to young to introduce a potty

Answer 1

Any time is the right time just put it on show and keep introducing your little one to it, they will keep going and experimenting with it, do not push them they do it in there own good time.

Answer 2

No, 14 months is not to young to introduce a potty. But, if you want the potty to be successful, don't expect the child to be using the potty on a full-time basis until they are 30 to 48 months old. Usually, the parent introduces the child to the potty when the parents use it. Kids usually watch mom and dad use it on a regular basis. Its a personal social thing. The point that I have been told and have learned is, you don't pressure the child to use it...you try to make it a habit over time. You know when your child fills their diaper, whether it is overnight or during the day. Sometimes they become quiet and hide, make funny faces-a number of different things (because each child is different). You start introducing them to the ritual of going to the potty, such as waking them up when you have to go to the bathroom, and asking them, when you get them there, if they would like to try to go for you. Don't be disappointed if the child says, "no." Just continue the ritual (even washing hands, etc) and eventually you will find the child getting up on their own and going by themself. Girls are usually potty trained earlier than boys, but this isn't always true...it depends on the little person. There is a lot of literature out there on this subject on the web and at your local library. There are even child friendly videos. Happy potty training! It was great when I didn't have to change diapers any more!:-)

Answer 3

Introduce the potty when they are ready. The signs are usually taking off dirty nappies, telling you they need a wee or poo. With my daughter at this stage I just left a potty in the living room so she familiarised herself with it and played with it. Then when she told me she needed a poo I sat her on it and gave her a star on a chart. One thing though everyone says you can stay at home for a day or two and potty train but with my daughter it took over a month to get the hang of it and lots of accidents and she was 2.

Answer 4

if the child shows an interest then go for it. Taking off dirty diapers is a sign they might be ready. My family was all between 18 months and 3 years, but 've known some potty trained kids younger.

Answer 5

You can start potty training as young as 18 months or when the child seems uncomfortable having soiled diapers. Most babies don not like soiled/wet diapers and would want to get changed.

Answer 6

Not if the child is showing signs of being ready. Is the child interested in the potty? Do they stay dry all night? Are the BM's at predictable times? Use your best judgement.

Answer 7

It might be kinda young, but it never hurts to just get started. We brought out the potty when my oldest was about 18 months, just so he could get used to it...you know, sit on it when mom or dad does...and that kinda thing.

Answer 8

around 2 or 3 years of age, but when they get older than that and they havent been potty trained, then thats a big problem because they have gotten used to the idea of u changing their diapers and it will be harder for them to learn to potty train themselves because they are older and harder to handle

Answer 9

introduced potties, pans, cups since my daughter was 14months old, got her dollies ' weeing ' in them. come 17months daughtr was dry during the day, then day after her 2nd birthday she said that she didnt need ' pull ups ' at night. i was dreading it, but she is now 5yrs old, and only had 2 accidents, both in the first few weeks of her 2nd birthday. every child different but go for it, sooner the better

Answer 10

i'l say 2 because when they turn 3 the skool will accept them becuase they already no how to go potty