my daughter is 16months olds is she to young to me to potty trained?

Question

if she is to young then what is a good age to start potty training

Answer 1

It sounds like this is your first child, so until you initiate it she won't know that it is something she is expected to do. Why don't you start giving her clues that it is something she is going to get to learn. When you go, bring her with you and have her copy you on her potty chair. She can pretend at first. That way it will be fun, to be like mommy, instead of stressful and full of pressure to succeed at something so unfamiliar and scarey. Then gradually remove diapers, or better pull-ups. Then go on to actually elimination of urination and bowels. Each time use lots of praise for her participation, even if it's not perfect, you don't want it to be a negative experience, but a positive one. The scariest thing for them to conquer is the fact that something from their body is leaving them and falling away and they don't know what that means or where it's going, but it is definitely leaving them. It is a fear of falling that all human beings are born with, and this is closely associated with that fear. Until she sees she doesn't need to be afraid of it, then you'll only need to teach her the timing.

Answer 2

No, that is not too young as long as she is ready to do it. I have three daughters and the oldest one potty trained by the age of 19 months. I was an eager mama so I had the little potty chair set up but, didn't expect her to use it. I didn't have to. She decided on her own that she wanted to sit down like mama and loved not wearing a diaper. She did this and went without a diaper during the day for about 2 1/2 months. One night when I was putting her diaper on her before bed she very sternly let me know she didn't want it. I tried for about a minute and then I smiled at her and said, "Ok, But you can't pee pee on the bed or on the floor." She smiled back and I put her to bed without it. She has never once had an accident after that. My 2nd daughter was a bit different. She wasn't ready until she was 2 1/2. My third daughter is 2 years and 2 months and she is starting the process but seems as though she's going to be a bit more difficult that the first 2. My point is all children are different. You know your daughter better than anyone and if you feel she is ready and is excited about it then I'd go for it. Way to go Mama! Good luck and God bless!

Answer 3

I had to potty train three boys at the same time. We started at 16 months. We bought those pottys that look like the ones that mom and dad use. They can even "flush" the potty. (of course it does not really flush, but it makes the sound) At first we just sat them on the pot when we went. They where still in diapers at this point. When they where able to say potty, we began to take them when ever they would say it. At this point they where 20 months old. Not too long afterward they went into training pants and by 22 months they where in "big boy pants". Now they are 2 and a half and they go on the big toilet. It takes time . Don't rush her and give her lots of praise when she does go. by no time she will be out of diapers!!

Answer 4

New studies have proved that potty training as young as 6 months is very beneficial that buy the age of 16 month he/she would already be potty trained Except for the pull ups at night .

Answer 5

My daughter is 16 months also and I do not plan to start training her until she is 18 months. For goodness sakes she is still a little baby. When she turns 18 months I will buy a potty chair and slowly intruduce the idea to her. If she is trained by 2 years old I will be happy.

Answer 6

My youngest just turned 3 years old today. She was FULLY potty trained (no diapers at night) by 2.9 years. Just the potty itself, I believe she was around 2.5 years. They say (doctors)that kids don't decide to really have interest in potty training until they are 3-4 years old. You may get them to go earlier (congrats to you if you can) but they may also go backwards if you push them. If this is your first, I would just buy a potty seat and put it in the bathroom and let them play around with it for a while until THEY are ready not when you are ready. I know the best thing is getting rid of those diapers but believe me, you don't want to go backwards as they get older. I've also read, that a lot of kids will end up will constipation if you push them because they will refuse to go potty at all and start holding it. Good luck!

Answer 7

My friend's kids were potty trained by 1 year old, but I wasn't potty trained until 2. whenever you feel she is ready would be a good time to start.

Answer 8

I think you can safely introduce baby to the concept of the potty, but I wouldn't turn into the potty gestapo, if you know what I mean.
they say that you can tell when a child is ready for potty training by how they react when their diaper needs to be changed. If they are trying to get out of the dirty diaper then they are aware that they have soiled it, and they prefer a clean diaper, you can transition that to putting it in the potty.

Answer 9

I think that when a baby starts walking it is old enough to potty train.

Answer 10

NO!! I started potty training my son and daughter at 15 months. I swear to god that by 18 months they were going by themselves. No help from mommy or daddy impressed every one in the family.